Story. Screenplay. Sale.
No, I’m not talking about the film – sorry to disappoint – but I am inclined to feel like Benjamin Braddock every now and then. Where am I going? What do I do now? Where will I take myself after completing a great milestone? I am stuck at the crossroads… by Marie Setiawan Let me … Read more
When my college creative writing teacher asked me about my sloppy essay, I explained myself in clear terms: “I am a writer. Therefore, I must be completely free to create.” by David Trottier It sounded reasonable then, and maybe you agree with me now. After all, the “right brain”—the inner artist—operates at peak creativity when … Read more
David O Russell (The Fighter, I Heart Huckabees, Three Kings) sits down with his editor Jay Cassidy to discuss how they were able to experiment with multiple approaches to character in the edit suite – and who they make films for. If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. And … Read more
This week we kick off the first 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 Firstly – my thanks to Karel, and to all the gang at The Story Department, for inviting me … Read more
The deadline of a writing competition can be both a blessing and a curse. You only get one chance to impress so make it count. Make sure your script is REALLY ready. by Hayley McKenzie While it might incentivize a new writer to finally finish the script that might otherwise languish incomplete for years, it … Read more