Cherie Lee

I studied acting for three years and hold a graduate diploma in writing from Sydney's UTS. My interest in film and writing was solidified through interning at The Story Department and gave me the opportunity to fine tune my skills. I've been involved with several film projects, the most recent of which was shortlisted for Tropfest. With the knowledge gained from university and my experience at The Story Department, I'm now specialising in professional feedback on short films and documentaries.

Strip the Script

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How do you avoid having a rubbish script?

Learn how to identify what’s necessary and what’s not and throw out the junk.

What’s the junk?

Read on to find out from top L.A. teacher Jeff Kitchen.

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Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret

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What is Hollywood’s Best Kept Screenwriting Secret?

Answer: The Expanded Scene Breakdown.

What is the Expanded Scene Breakdown?

Read on to find out!

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How to Write a Readable Script

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What are the primary criteria that will ensure your script stands out from the rest? Steven Fernandez reveals some essential secrets to getting read. In my 4½ months in LA, one of the most important screenwriting lessons I learned is that there are simple principles to follow to ensure Hollywood screenplay readers will accept the … Read more

Alien: Sex in deep space

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With a prequel to the 1979 hit flick Alien directed by Ridley Scott in the works, Bryn Tilly re-opens the case on the original film and dissects what is brooding under its surface… “The people who made the first Alien were artists, Ridley Scott, Giger, the writers – they invented everything. The rest of us … Read more