Hi Reader,

This time last year, I had no idea Contamination would take off the way it did.

From festivals to awards to the messages I’ve gotten from so many of you - it's been a wild, surreal, deeply rewarding ride. And honestly, I’m just grateful. Not just for the film’s success, but for what it reminded me of:

💥 Stories matter.​
🎭 Characters connect us.​
🧠 Creative work is hard - but oh so worth it.

So as we head into the holidays, I want to pay it forward.

If you’ve been sitting on a script idea, halfway through a rewrite, or stuck in “I-don’t-know-if-this-sucks” mode... I’d love to help you figure it out.

🎄 Holiday Coaching Special (Now-Dec 31):​
​$50 OFF a 1-Hour Session - use code: SANTA50

Here’s what you can bring to the call:

• Plot holes, slow scenes, or character arcs that aren’t landing
• A messy outline, or a blank page and a dream
• Questions about contests, indie production, or festival strategy
• Ideas that need shaping, stories that need clarity
• Doubts, blocks, or a need for encouragement

Think of it like story therapy - with real, actionable next steps.

Use it for yourself, or gift it to a writer friend who needs a boost going into 2026. New Year, new goals, new energy.

Let’s build something exciting together!

👉 Book Your Session + Use Code SANTA50​
​Offer valid until Dec 31

Book Your Coaching Call Here!

Be inspired. Be creative.​
​Be your own Secret Santa. 🎁

Thanks again for being part of this year.
Wishing you a warm, happy holiday - and a powerful start to the New Year!

Neil

P.S. Keep an eye out - my next round of the Zero to Hero Screenwriting Course is coming soon! It’s been such a hit that I’ve already gotten messages asking “When’s the next one?” The answer: very soon. I’m just working out the timing to fit with the theatrical screenings of Contamination in January.

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So if you're interested in joining the live course, I'd love to hear from you! Let me know what days/times might work best for your schedule - I want to make it as easy as possible for you to show up, write boldly, and hit the ground running in 2026.

P.P.S. Check out my feature film, Spin the Wheel - out now on Tubi!

Click here to watch for FREE: https://tubitv.com/movies/100030151/spin-the-wheel​

Learn more about storytelling, screenwriting, and filmmaking:​ www.neilchasefilm.com.

Looking for in-depth help with your script, story or film? Check out my one-on-one coaching services here.

Check out my Gothic horror-western novel, Iron Dogs, available in eBook, print, and audiobook.

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