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There’s an old adage in screenwriting — show, don’t tell. If there’s a key character trait, event, or setting that the audience needs to know about, provide that information visually. by Trevor Mayes Why? – Humans are visual — we learn things more quickly and readily by seeing. – Showing is quicker than telling — after … Read more
Twenty-six year old Lena Dunham has written, directed and produced a number of short films, her own highly successful feature (Tiny Furniture), and is currently the writer and executive producer of the hit TV show Girls. Much like her implausibly breakneck career, her opinions on the current filmmaking and distribution landscape, the role of Hollywood, … Read more
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
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
My favourite movie genre is the romantic comedy. I’m unashamedly hooked on the romance and cheesiness that can ensue when boy meets girl. No matter how many I see, I always want more. But what’s happened to all the rom coms? by Jamie Campbell I recently saw Silver Linings Playbook, which I heard described as … Read more