Scriptwriting

Inspiration – Academy screenwriters talk about the craft

1 year ago

in Film-making, Indie Resources, Inspiration, Scriptwriting

Via John August a series of videos by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences discussing the craft, joy, and frustration of screenwriting.

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15 Steps To Take After You Finish Your Script

1 year ago

in Film-making, Indie Resources, Scriptwriting

Filmmaker Magazine has posted "15 Steps To Take After You Finish Your Script." This is a great read for any burgeoning writer, as well as Directors and aspiring producers. Take a moment out of you day and read it, you won't regret it.

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johnaugust.com » As it turns out, I could care less

6 years ago

in Indie Resources, Scriptwriting

John August, who I look forward to hearing speak at this week-ends Austin Film Festival had this interesting point of view on the transition from screenwriting to directing: As it turns out, I could care less. “I think part of being a writer, or an actor, is letting yourself feel things without [...]

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Evolutionary biology meets screenwriting

6 years ago

in Indie Resources, Scriptwriting

Just finishing off my Monday morning blog reading. I love Craig Mazin. First, the writers utopia and now this. Anyone who compares selling a screenplay to sex and evolutionary biology is a genius. I could elaborate, but just go read it, and then get seducing…

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The Artful Writer: WRITOPIA: A Movie Studio For Screenwriters

6 years ago

in Scriptwriting

Ever wondered what the perfect studio is for a writer. Craig Mazin at the The Artful Writer gives his take on it. As a storyteller and screenwriter all I can say is, “amen brother,” and call me a drive-on.