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This week we continue with part nine 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 So here is the list, again: And –maybe the first thing we notice about the Top 20 ROI … Read more
Pitching a script on paper in a query letter and actually getting ‘in the room’ with a producer or executive and pitching your project are two very different things. by Jenny Frankfurt Let’s talk about those who are lucky enough to be doing the latter. I know many people get very nervous about actually being in … Read more
A step back in time to an in-depth interview with Blake Snyder, author of the seminal screenwriting book Save The Cat. The conversation bounces from tangent to tangent, as the master discusses the roots of the screenplay Alien, the key to successful screenwriting, and the essence of film. If you liked this, check out more … Read more
This video’s doing the rounds, and with good reason: it’s a must-see if you’re interested in how stories will be told in the age of digital. Kevin Spacey gives an impassioned talk about how the digitally native will engage with all types of media in ways traditional features ‘could only dream of’. It’s all content, … Read more
Involving producers emotionally with your story is one way to involve them financially. And the best stories are actually two stories in one. by David Trottier The first is the outside/action story and the second is the inside/emotional story. To fully appreciate how these two work together and crisscross, we must first understand the motivating … Read more