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I had the pleasure of working with Jorn Winther on the dramatic series "FAMILY PASSIONS." Not only did I find it amazing that Mr. Winther had created, written, sold and launched such a complex series - I found him an extremely exciting and nurturing producer/director whose generosity has launched a significant number of careers in both the writing and directing fields. I would be honored to have him evaluate any of my scripts and would listen very carefully to his suggestions and advice to help make my project more commercially viable. It's my pleasure to whole-heartedly endorse Mr. Winther and Script Viking.

Fern Field Brooks
Emmy award-winning producer, writer, director and author and Oscar nominee

As a Producer on All My Children, I was fortunate to witness, firsthand, the enormous talents of Executive Producer Jorn Winther. Whether he is directing actors, motivating writers, or guiding a production team, Jorn's focus is always in the right place: on the story. I have learned a great deal from Jorn Winther and would jump at the opportunity to work with him again.

Randi Subarsky
ABC programming executive

It was a great experience to work side by side with Jorn on the screenplay, "SHORT STRAW," which I wrote and he will direct next summer in Denmark. He has incredible insight and a constructive, creative manner that will no doubt make my script a commercial success. I am looking to the opportunity to consider scripts from Script Viking because I know that the product will be as solid as the man behind it.

Peter Winther
Vice-President Centropolis Entertainment
CoProducer: The Patriot, Godzilla and Independence Day

We had a small team headed by director Jorn Winther with Don Stern and Tony Hudz but it was plenty good enough to fill any executive producer with confidence and I am very grateful.

Sir David Frost
From his book "I GAVE THEM A SWORD"
(behind the scenes of the Nixon interviews)

Few producers are able to handle double or triple duties and some of the best work I have seen comes from these single-vision, multi-talented producers. Jorn Winther is one of these creative producers who also have the gift of directing and writing.

Bob Shanks
Programming Vice-President ABC Network Entertainment
(From his book The Cool Fire)

Whenever I have completed a screenplay, or a short story I rely on Jorn's natural storytelling ability to critique the property before my final draft. It is his ancestral Viking blood that brings such romantic, adventures and simple heroic themes to mind when Jorn engages a story.

Jack McAdam
Producer/Writer/Art Director

Having worked with Jorn Winther over the past 25 years I have great admiration for his energy, his enthusiasm and his artistic integrity. Jorn has a great sense of story, character and structure, and is a brilliant at recognizing immediately how a story should be told. While he is known for his brutal honesty, one of his greatest attributes is giving encouraging and constructive criticism. Jorn has been extremely helpful to me in my work and I never move forward on any writing project without his input.

Danica d’Hondt
President Fun & Games Inc and Sinica Films

It is with the greatest pleasure that I am able to publicly acknowledge the wonderful work Jorn Winther has accomplished in this industry. Imagination can have an elusive vista, Jorn seems to be able to read the future of the public’s appetite and continually serve up a banquet.

Mark LaMura
Actor

We would like to express our appreciation to Jorn Winther for his collaboration on our screenplay "Two Cool Guys" currently optioned. Jorn Winther proved an excellent screenwriter for both comedy and drama. He was keen on listening and working on new ideas and always available to put his experience at the young screenwriters' disposal.

Riccardo Irrera & Alessandro Pondi
Italian TV and Feature Writers

With his vast experience, talent and constant enthusiasm he has been more than just a partner, in fact a teacher and a friend.

Gianluca Lazzaroni
President, Luminex Films

It was great fun and very helpful getting your evaluation of my script. Armed with more knowledge and your positive motivation I am at it again. Thank you.

Klaus Benning
Writer/Author

The first few months of the dramatic series "GENERATIONS" was painful viewing, unfocused, pointless, meandering. But when veteran producer Jorn Winther was brought aboard, the show rapidly began to exhibit signs of life. The pace, dialogue, directing infinitely improved. The story was tightened; periphery characters, removed.

Hollywood Reporter 5/26/00

The best and most distinguished producer and mentor any TV show could ask for as well as a witty, warm and wonderful friend.

Ruth Warwick
From her book “Confessions of Phoebe Tyler”

Please accept my appreciation for your valuable notes and your guidance regarding my script: “DELTA BAY.” To be honest I was mad after receiving your coverage because I was convinced I had a strong script. After our development sessions I have learned a lot in regards to character development and structure and I am busy with my second story.

Merete Huston

Thank you for a very nice and encouraging conversation the other day. I believe that your points raised regarding the script are absolutely right. Enclosed a few suggestions for SUNSET ANTHEM which I'm looking forward to discuss with you.

Anja Schmidt, Germany
Feature Writer

Jorn's natural ability as a storyteller is proven by his many award-winning years as an Executive Producer/Director on some of the most popular shows ever produced. He has an uncanny ability to sense what is required for a powerful story.

Bob Presley
TV Writer