Writer • Director • Producer • Speaker
CJ Powers was raised in front of a motion picture camera. His true love for the craft developed as he embraced his passion for telling stories. His admiration for peers and industry newbies, drove him to put his script doctoring abilities to work helping others internationally. But most often, CJ spends his time writing, directing, producing and speaking.
Writer
CJ traveled to 25 countries in the past 10 years and found his multicultural approach to screenwriting effective. He consulted on Rebound, a hit feature film in the Asia Pacific region. He also authored two books and wrote numerous articles for magazines, newspapers, trade journals, e-newsletters, blogs, and e-zines. He wrote several screenplays including the up coming feature film Steele Blue.
Director & Producer
CJ’s films released internationally and television programs aired on CBS, PBS, ABC, the Family Channel, and various syndicated stations. The majority of CJ’s directing awards, including the Silver CINDY and Crystal Communicator of Excellence, were for family films. He received additional honors from the U.S. and International Film and Video Festival and the New York Film Festival.
Speaker
When CJ’s not speaking on film, directing or screenwriting topics, he enjoys giving inspirational and motivational talks. His topics include: Hope for the Holidays, Improving Your Future by Clearing Your Past, Drawing Out Your Man’s Verbal Intimacy, Raising Media Wise Kids, G.U.T.S. – Guys/Gals Under Tremendous Stress, and I Can Do All Things.
