Story. Screenplay. Sale.
You may think I’m talking about HD channels and the advent of 3D television, but I don’t mean increased picture quality when I say better television, I mean better writing. Think about your favorite show on television today. by Margaret M. MacDonald What happens when you miss an episode? Do you TiVo or DVR it? … Read more
Story & Structure :: Point of view :: Raiders of the Lost Ark: Act I breakdown Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tips: Product placement | Character descriptions | Obfuscating characters :: Throw that script away :: Interruptions :: How Charlie Kaufman writes a script :: Michael Arndt: know your ending Pitching & Selling :: Spec pilots are selling :: No one stole your idea :: Filmmakers’ duties to … Read more
When you read a ton of scripts, patterns start emerging. Little things occur here and there that indicate you’re dealing with an amateur. This article is not meant to attack these mistakes, but rather highlight them so that anyone can avoid them. By Carson Reeves I never give up on a script if I encounter … Read more
In 2011, each week 10 judges will review two short synopses from films that are currently in development. The objective is to all (that includes us judges) learn from the exercise. Please comment on our comments! photo credit: swanksalot If you have an opinion on any of these synopses or the feedback from the judges, … Read more
With thanks to Louise Lee Mei and Niels Abercrombie.