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Die Hard. Some people say Jaws changed the way movies were made. Others say Star Wars. But it can be argued that Die Hard had just as much influence on movies as both of those films, maybe not so much culturally, but definitely in how studios approached the tent pole film. by Carson Reeves The … Read more
Screenwriters often forget how much power they have. The screenwriter is the first person to paint a clear picture of a finished film with the words they choose to put on the page, and that picture should always include every essential detail. by Margaret M. MacDonald Great screenwriters will gracefully focus the camera without ever … Read more
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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 … Read more
Today I will suggest how our feature film stories could – at last! – start having substance as well. In my last essay I explained how Australian feature film stories could be made more original. by Steven Fernandez Lack of substance in our stories is something I have protested about for years. But how can … Read more