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Review: Script It!

Review: Script It!

Script it! markets itself as a ‘script formatting software ideal for the novice writer who is learning the craft of screenwriting’, and in this respect, it’s hard to knock. It’s important before buying any software, to know exactly what you want. by Dave Trendall There are many

Best o/t Web 3 Apr

Best o/t Web 3 Apr

Story & Structure :: A sci-fi western :: Why did Good Will Hunting win an Oscar? :: Road movies :: How story structure and storytelling work together [video] Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tips: Once is enough | Great ideas :: Inspire yourself :: The opening image Pitching & Selling :: Working on your premise/pitch :: Will it

The Judges: Week 11

The Judges: Week 11

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 judges) learn from the exercise. Please comment on our comments! photo credit: swanksalot If you have an opinion on any of

Best o/t Web 27 Mar

Best o/t Web 27 Mar

Story & Structure :: RomCom truisms :: Mars Needs Moms: anatomy of a flop :: Story elements checklist Script Perfection :: A moment of honesty :: How a dark science fiction book became a #1 movie :: Your character’s job :: Script development in Australia Pitching & Selling :: Writing for TV or features,

Best o/t Web 20 Mar

Best o/t Web 20 Mar

Story & Structure :: Screenwriters don’t simply adapt, they adopt :: Main character and the protagonist :: Screenwriting tips from The Breakfast Club Script Perfection :: Overwriting Pitching & Selling :: Be a good salesman Best of the Rest :: A brief history of title design :: Where are the women film directors? :: Christian

The Judges: Week 10

The Judges: Week 10

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 judges) learn from the exercise. Please comment on our comments! photo credit: swanksalot If you have an opinion on any of

In Late, Out Early

In Late, Out Early

When Goldman wrote “get in late and leave early”, he was not talking about how you watch a bad movie.He meant screenwriters should keep scenes to what is essential to the story. No arrivals and departures, no meet & greet or chit-chat. The Dept Revisited – A

Watch Your Tone!

Watch Your Tone!

What makes a stunning movie experience? You know the ones I speak of. You sit in a dark room. Chew on salt served with a side of popcorn. Snuggle up to a significant other – or your mobile – set to vibrate. Then you embark on a

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