From award-winning documentaries to historical epics, WGA screenwriter Andy Froemke specializes in true stories that captivate audiences. His recent adaptation Steal Away, about Civil War hero Robert Smalls, attracted Academy Award-winner Charles Burnett. He launched his career with the Gold Hugo-winning documentary Shadowcasting: The Making of A River Runs Through It and later earned the IFP North/Knight Foundation Screenwriting Residency for The Lowrie Gang. His work has been optioned by Amazon and TriStar.
A versatile storyteller, Froemke has written and directed award-winning shorts like Song Without Words and adapted Prison Baby, a deeply personal memoir. He also mentors emerging writers at Augsburg University’s MFA Program while continuing to craft bold, character-driven narratives.
A versatile storyteller, Froemke has written and directed award-winning shorts like Song Without Words and adapted Prison Baby, a deeply personal memoir. He also mentors emerging writers at Augsburg University’s MFA Program while continuing to craft bold, character-driven narratives.