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This week we continue with part four 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 – Why it’s good to be a produced screenwriter. … Read more
I’ve had this image in my head for two years now. It’s this man in a suit, and he’s sprinting through an airport you know, arms flailing wildly. In one hand is a duffle bag, presumably with clothes in it, maybe some toiletries; and in the other hand is a bunch of red roses. by … Read more
It’s so great to see that nearly every city has a film festival these days, some more popular than others. I love film festivals but it’s not really about the films, it’s everything else they have to offer. by Jamie Campbell The movies are great, obviously, the festivals showcase so many films that you probably … Read more
We’re often told as writers that those mysterious gatekeepers who green light scripts will not read past the first ten pages unless they are gripped by what they are reading. by Ben Cox This makes sense to us as people who spend much of their time putting themselves in other peoples shoes. When you think … Read more
After decades in the biz, I see the same dialogue errors over and over again. Don’t make these mistakes. by David Trottier 1. Obvious exposition. Husband: “Darling, how long have we been married now?” Wife: “Silly, it’s been 20 years. Remember Hawaii—the North Shore?” Husband: “Oh yeah, that little honeymoon cottage.” When your characters seem … Read more