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!

Is It Worth It? [Will This Sell?]

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Like pretty much every consultant, every now and then I’m asked: “Is this worth it?”. On the surface, the question means: “Do you think this script will sell?” It’s a simple question, which I can honestly answer in most cases. But I don’t, because what really matters is the question’s subtext, which goes something like … Read more

Structure: The Untouchables

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David Mamet has never equaled the tremendous power of his eighties screenplays. The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Verdict, The Untouchables and even his own directorial debut House of Games, starring his then wife Lindsay Crouse.

The Untouchables has always been my favorite. De Palma turned the script into the most cinematic of Mamet’s writing.

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OZ Filmers: “If they only loved us.”

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Why don’t the majority of Australian films attract Australian audiences? Metro Screen in Sydney threw down the gauntlet before a panel of industry players, while Dominic Case picked through the shifting and diverse opinions. “We are a lying, hypocritical, duplicitous group”, says Tony Ginnane, giving the audience the results of his mature reflection on an … Read more

OZ Film Vs. OZ Audience

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Today some high profile industry people will be debating why Australian films are unpopular with the audience. I have blogged about this before but I believe these are the six key factors that have brought our industry to its knees: Australian films have been financed almost exclusively by government agencies, whose primary concerns have never … Read more