Screenwriter Hamilton Magnuson is an Act One Alumni and current Production Intern for Texas Crew Productions in Austin, Texas. This site is a collection of a few samples of his works being developed.
About the Author
Hamilton Magnuson is a freelance writer currently attending the University of Texas in Austin in pursuit of a Radio-Television-Film Degree and Japanese Minor. Previously, while attending Texas A&M from 2021-23, he spent his free time writing books and screenplays as he built his sample library. Before I Sleep is his first written and professionally edited novel. Its inspiration comes from his past experiences and exposure to others who’ve dealt with mental health issues. In 2024, he wrote, co-directed, and produced a short film based on a shorter re-write of his full script Premonition. You can check out more information on the film and his other works below.
PREMONITION
Wander into the grim reality that is Premonition—a fresh take on the psychological horror film genre hand crafted by Directors Hamilton Magnuson and Joshua Vidal. Check out their teaser and the link here for more info.
Before I Sleep
Novel - In Progress
Before I Sleep is a young adult dystopian novel that has been professionally edited at around 149,000 words. It is currently being revised.
In The Blink Of An Eye
Novel - In Progress
In The Blink Of An Eye is a literary fiction novel currently being edited at around 80,000 words.
Don’t Forget To Remember Me
Novel - In Progress
Don’t Forget To Remember Me is a romance fiction novel currently being edited at around 84,000 words.
Blood Stains
Screenplay - Final Draft
Blood Stains is a psychological crime drama that is in its final stages at 117 pages.
Premonition
Screenplay - Final Draft
Premonition is a psychological horror that is in its final stages at 110 pages. Serving as the lead writer and director, a short film version of the script wrapped up production in 2024.
Check out the Kickstarter here.
Wanderer
Screenplay - Final Draft
Wanderer is a psychological drama with sci-fi and horror elements that is in its final stages at 103 pages.