by Harvey Puttock | 12 August, 2019 | Filmmaking, Screenwriting
Writing for a low budget film doesn’t mean you need to limit your creativity. There are many tricks you can use in order to make the most out of the story you have in mind with a little amount of money. Yes, Virginia is a 12 minute short film I wrote and...
by Summer McGrath | 3 August, 2019 | Book Review, Screenwriting
Introduction Anyone can write a story, but not everyone can sell one. Enter Heather Hale, an accomplished director, screenwriter and producer. If anyone knows how to get a story sold, it’s her. Luckily for late night writers and budding screenwriters Hale is...
by Frank Hamilton | 9 July, 2019 | Filmmaking Career, Screenwriting
Want to be a good screenwriter, but do not know where to start? We will tell you how to take the first steps towards your dream. Be attentive and keep the tips, they will definitely come in handy! What Is a Movie Script and What Do You Need to Know About It? The...
by Jurgen Wolff | 8 July, 2019 | Screenwriting
Maybe you’ve heard the saying that a script is just a blueprint. If so, forget it! The first goal of your script is to be a great reading experience. Later there will be a production script annotated by the director and others involved in planning the actual...
by Jurgen Wolff | 1 July, 2019 | Screenwriting
There are many ways of constructing a plot. One I find useful is to consider what I call the three C’s: Conflict Choice Consequence You can use these to develop your main plot and they are equally useful in constructing the smaller components of your...
by Jurgen Wolff | 28 June, 2019 | Screenwriting
I got an email the other day from an aspiring screenwriter who had an idea for an unusual structure for her screenplay. She asked whether I thought it would be safer to stick to the traditional three-act structure and “maybe just drop in a few more unusual...
