Karel FG Segers

Karel Segers wrote his first produced screenplay at age 17. Today he is a story analyst with experience in acquisition, development and production. He has trained students worldwide, and worked with half a dozen Academy Award nominees. Karel speaks more European languages than he has fingers on his left hand, which he is still trying to find a use for in his hometown of Sydney, Australia. The languages, not the fingers. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

Cinematic Storytelling (3)

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Two seemingly prosperous young women are seated together in a garden. One is reading a letter. The other just observes and listens. The painting is by Marcus Stone, dates from 1889, and is titled: Her First Love Letter. (Continued from last week) To quote Bordwell: “The girl on the left, bathed in light, leaning forward eagerly … Read more

How To Write A BlockBuster

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I am not an expert by any means. But this I learned behind the scenes: There are seven rules you should muster, for you to write a tentpole blockbuster. . 1. Rule number one, is a controversial nail. Your hero must be male. It’s because his motivations are primal and plain, we make his journey … Read more

Cinematic Storytelling (2)

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Take a close look at the painting below. (Thank you, David Bordwell, for your superb piece on narrative paintings.) This is a special moment, isn’t it? Notice their body language. He seems casual, relaxed, but detached. His legs are pointing away from her. (Continued from last week) Is he just shy and that’s why he has three … Read more

Cinematic Storytelling (1)

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I read Cinematic Storytelling, which was written by the great Jennifer Van Sijll, and I just LOVED IT. This should be in the library of every aspiring screenwriter on the planet and every single technique should be memorized backwards and forwards. Period. This book is exactly what the screenwriting community needs right now. If you’ve read every … Read more