About Mike
It all began with a simple idea — a blank page and a calling to tell stories that matter. As an independent writer, I’ve dedicated myself to crafting novels and screenplays that stir the soul, challenge the mind, and hold fast to timeless truths. Every project I take on is fueled by faith, built on conviction, and shaped with care.
This isn’t just a creative pursuit — it’s a calling. I strive for excellence not just in structure and craft, but in purpose and impact. Because when the credits roll or the final page turns, I want the story to linger in the heart, not just the mind.
"Being selected as a Quarterfinalist in Table Read My Screenplay – Cannes 2025 demonstrated that my work could compete on a world stage without traditional representation."
Shadows of the Coming Storm
"To have that script — unapologetically Christian, yet cinematically grounded — recognized on an international platform reassured me that faith-based doesn’t mean small, and spiritual doesn’t mean soft."
Shadows of the Coming Storm
"If even one person meets Christ more clearly through this work — then the writing, the isolation, the rewrites, all of it — was worth it."
Divine Journey: Moments with the Savior
"Dr. Michael J. McDermott wins recognition not in spite of his faith-driven storytelling, but because of it. These stories speak to the soul, not just the screen — and in an industry that increasingly values emotional authenticity and narrative integrity, that’s a voice worth honoring."
Michael J. McDermott
Aiming High
Dr. Michael J. McDermott is always striving for more. Our ultimate dream is to walk across the stage at the Academy Awards, holding an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. We aim for continued success in top-tier screenwriting competitions and showcases that recognize bold, redemptive storytelling.