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This week we continue with part three in a twelve part series of JT Velikovsky’s doctoral thesis: “Understanding And Exploring The Relationship Between: Creativity; Theories Of Narratology; Screenwriting; And Narrative Fiction Feature Film-Making Practices.” By JT Velikovsky Taking up from last month, we move on to – `General Screenwriting Advice, Number 2’ – (and also, … Read more
Story & Structure :: The Five W’s :: Conflict: The Foundation of Storytelling :: Oz The Great And Powerful: Script to Screen :: Toughest Scene I wrote: Beasts of the Southern Wild :: The Toughest Scene I Wrote: Roman Coppola :: 10 Screenwriting Lessons You Can Learn From Ghostbusters :: Screenplay Review: Southbound :: Tales … Read more
The Loneliest Planet Mercifully Short Review by Jonathan Empson A lovey-dovey couple are backpacking in Georgia, with all its picturesque post-Soviet crumbling concrete. Presumably they’re here because they’ve been absolutely everywhere else in the world already, but don’t expect any explanations. They hire a dodgy-looking guide and head to the hills. Where they walk. And … Read more
Writing loglines is an essential skill for screenwriters, from early development through to the pitch. In this section, we review the loglines and short synopses of the screenplays that made it into the Blacklist 2012. Learn from the feedback and perfect your own loglining skills. By The Judges Comancheria
Screenwriting duo Scott Neustadter and Michael Weber (500 Days Of Summer, The Pink Panther 2, TV Series Friends With Benefits) talk about using a feature script as leverage to get their first break, playing for the other side, and a comedy musical about necrophilia. If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or … Read more