REMEMBERING MONTANA
June 17, 2026
On June 15th, my sweet boy Montana ascended. He wasn’t just a companion; he was my copilot, my navigator, and the undisputed chief window officer.
I’m Richard Oshen, children’s book author and screenwriter. I write tough and tender stories about brave underdogs, unlikely heroes, and adventures where the impossible just might be possible.
I’ve spent a lifetime in entertainment — from lighting stages for Aerosmith to shooting for MTV and HBO, to working on films like This Is Spinal Tap. These days, I write from a cabin tucked away in the San Bernardino Mountains.
I’m passionate about writing a vision into existence.
A well-written screenplay is a stream of consciousness unfolding like a dream, where the dreamer is at once the observer of the dream and the protagonist.
My stories spark a deeper conversation between children and their parents, creating a deeper bond.
Whenever I write a story, there’s always a soundtrack in my head playing as I visualize scenes. Some musical ideas are motivated by specific moments within a scene while other times it’s just me exploring different themes.
On June 15th, my sweet boy Montana ascended. He wasn’t just a companion; he was my copilot, my navigator, and the undisputed chief window officer.
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