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Producer/scribe James Nicholas flew from Sydney to L.A. to attend the Screenwriting Expo. He generously reports back about his brush with the Gurus and any lesser Gods. Upon entering the convention centre, the air is filled with anticipation as the budding writers fill the smallish and rather cramped Wilshire Grand meeting area. One can’t help … Read more
Our short film season reached an unexpected climax with the nomination of ‘Tin Can Heart’ for an Inside Film Award Best Animation alongside The Cat Piano and Chicken of God. Writer/director Rod March talks about writing for animation. What was the starting point for ‘Tin Can Heart’? I saw an image of a lonely android … Read more
Each year Pixar reminds us how well feature animation sells. Then there is the younger sibling, who typically only finds a home at film festivals, competitions and Awards: the animated short. Cherie Lee went to talk to writer/director Eddie White about his much celebrated ‘The Cat Piano’ and about writing for animation. (Scroll down to … Read more
It’s that time of the year: filmmakers are writing, casting and crewing for the next edition of the world’s largest short film festival Tropfest. Cherie Lee spoke with this year’s winner Genevieve Clay about her film ‘Be My Brother’. Where did the story idea come from? It was the main actor. When I first met … Read more
What makes a scriptwriter? Have you really got what it takes to be successful? In this third contribution to The Story Department, Jack Feldstein gives us his honest advice on the matter. Previously: Confessions of a Scriptwriter (1) Confessions of a Scriptwriter (2) 21. IF YOU ASK FOR AN OPINION YOU’LL GET ONE A scriptwriter … Read more