Best o/t Web 30 Jan

Story & Structure :: Point of view :: Raiders of the Lost Ark: Act I breakdown Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tips: Product placement | Character descriptions | Obfuscating characters :: Throw that script away :: Interruptions :: How Charlie Kaufman writes a script :: Michael Arndt: know your ending Pitching & Selling :: Spec pilots are selling :: No one stole your idea :: Filmmakers’ duties to … Read more

The Judges: Week 3

In 2011, each week 10 judges will review two short synopses from films that are currently in development. The objective is to all (that includes us judges) learn from the exercise. Please comment on our comments! photo credit: swanksalot If you have an opinion on any of these synopses or the feedback from the judges, … Read more

Interview: Sydney Field (3)

Syd Field was the first true screenwriting guru and his book Screenplay is still a standard, more than thirty years after its initial publication. During his first visit to the city with his name, we interviewed him about his career and craft. Final Part, continued from Part 2 Interview: Karel Segers, David Trendall and Niels … Read more