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In the Avatar screenplay, like in every screenplay, a moment occurs when the main character moves from Act One into Act Two. ‘Moves’, because in successful films, this is the point where we travel from A to B. In screenwriting jargon, we call this the First Threshold. Sometimes, it happens in the blink of an eye, … Read more
Where does the most successful filmmaker of our generation get his inspiration from? James Cameron spoke at TED and explained how his childhood interest in the world around him lead him to develop his sci-fi blockbusters. If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. And if you know of a great … Read more
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Story & Structure :: What Should Be Going On by Act 3? :: Lessons From Bad Movies :: Draw Emotions into Black Comedy :: Script Tip: Direct Conflict :: Preaching :: Brave Shows How to Create a Brand New Fairy Tale from Scratch :: Podcast: Charlie Kaufman, Screenwriting Lecture at BAFTA :: Pilot Sneak Peeks: … Read more
Robert Towne, screenwriter of CHINATOWN, SHAMPOO, TEQUILA SUNRISE, and MISSION IMPOSSIBLE I & II, among others, once observed that films can open slowly as the audience will forgive the story anything for twenty minutes or so. by Lee Matthias I wonder, though, if that would have worked for him when, just starting out, for producer … Read more