Stranger Than Fiction is a research and adaptation consulting service supporting film and television development. I specialize in creating responsibly sourced research materials for writers, directors, producers and studio execs developing original narratives based on real people, events, concepts, or historical circumstances.
Excavating hard to reach stories from books, interviews and rare archival materials is my bread and butter. Sometimes finding the right facts for a particular project requires discovery - using an investigative journalistic practice to uncover new information if the record is light on what we need to know. Credible, ethical sourcing is a cornerstone of my work.
I’ve developed projects with Mike Makowsky for HBO, Amazon and Netflix - one of which, Death By Lightning, will premiere this fall. Whether your project is set in the distant past or the near future, having a dedicated researcher on board to synthesize all available source information on your story world is an invaluable resource that enables authentic, captivating storytelling.
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thomas@strangerthanfiction.com