T. J. Lynch

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T. J. Lynch (born 1964?) is a screenwriter residing in Los Angeles. He was born and raised in Billings, Montana, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Montana State University in Film & Television Production in 1986. In 1999 he was awarded the highly coveted Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his screenplay The Beginning of Wisdom. [1] [2]

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Lynch is a citizen of both the United States and Canada.

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References

  1. "Success Story: TJ Lynch". Scriptwriter's Network. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  2. Schmidt, Carol (August 16, 2006). "Film's Screenwriter Finds Mother Lode of Story Ideas in Montana Roots". Montana State University. Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
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