Best of the Web · 1 min
Story & Structure :: Comedy analysis: Groundhog Day | There's Something About Mary Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tips: Action is immediate | Clear action :: Peter Jackson on screenwriting process :: Screenwriting…
Logline It! · 5 min
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…
Story & Structure · 8 min
Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner) and Franc Roddam (Quadraphenia) were two directors who came close to helming the project. Whilst Blade Runner crawled along it’s pre-production…
Story & Structure · 7 min
“The Tourist has always had incredible supporters and incredible detractors. Right from the beginning it aroused strong feelings one way or another. People were either taken…
Best of the Web · 1 min
Story & Structure :: Ordinary World & Special World :: RomCom truisms :: The myth of depth and caring :: Comedy review and analysis: Dumb and Dumber | Happy Gilmore Script…
Logline It! · 5 min
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…
Best of the Web · 1 min
Story & Structure :: What if your characters don't want anything :: Source Code: review :: Atlas Shrugged: review Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tips: Noir | Swearing :: Lessons from Best Original…
Story & Structure · 6 min
Every once in a while I feel the need to open up this can of worms, this time because of an article I recently read. The…
Logline It! · 5 min
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…
Script Perfection · 1 min
Rarely will you see so much blockbuster power in one room. The topics of discussion: difficult directors, competing against each other, “insane” product placement and selling…
Script Perfection · 3 min
What makes a good screenplay or a great film? Complex characters, desires, opposing forces, revelations; the list is familiar amongst the people who regularly visit websites…
Best of the Web · 1 min
Story & Structure :: How to create a hit network drama :: Source Code: script/screen comparison :: RomCom truisms :: Contained thrillers Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tips: Don't tell | Don't restate…
Pitching & Selling · 3 min
Recently Alex Epstein blogged about the value of pitching your story out loud. Read it. It's great. Strangely enough it reminded me of something I learned…
Logline It! · 4 min
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…
Video · 1 min
If Alfred Hitchcock was the master of suspense, many will agree Wes Craven is the master of horror. His films reach audiences well beyond the geek…
