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[Video]: Screenwriters – On Finding an Original Voice

[Video]: Screenwriters - On Finding an Original Voice

A selection of screenwriters including John August (Big Fish) and Ted Griffin (Ocean’s Eleven) take part in a six-part series produced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In this video, they discuss the importance and practicalities of finding your voice as a scriptwriter. If

The Judges – Circalit Loglines (18)

The Judges - Circalit Loglines (18)

In this section we are publishing the loglines from the participants of the Circalit / Story Department “First Draft Script Contest”. Our judges have reviewed the loglines and give you their considered feedback. It may help you craft a powerful logline. by The Judges The Seven Deadly

The Unrepeatable Truth

The Unrepeatable Truth

I recently met a guy from London who had just left a lucrative job in advertising to pursue a screenwriting career here in L.A. (brave lad – tried to talk him out of it, but no go), and he asked a question that had a familiar ring.

“The End” – Now what?

"The End" - Now what?

Rhonda has just typed “FADE OUT”. Over the moon about her first feature screenplay, soon she will change her Facebook status to “THE END!!”, open a bottle of her favorite sparkling and go on Skype to celebrate with her writing buddies all over the web.   by

The Judges – Circalit Loglines (16)

The Judges - Circalit Loglines (16)

In this section we are publishing the loglines from the participants of the Circalit / Story Department “First Draft Script Contest”. Our judges have reviewed the loglines and give you their considered feedback. It may help you craft a powerful logline. by The Judges Bloodlines The judges’

Emotional Logic in the Hero’s Journey

Emotional Logic in the Hero's Journey

I started blogging when I realized the greatest weakness in Australian screenplays was structure. Since then I have studied story structure to the point some people now call me “Structure Man” and others call me ‘Cookie Cutter’. by Karel Segers This post is for those in the

The Judges – Circalit Loglines (15)

The Judges - Circalit Loglines (15)

In this section we are publishing the loglines from the participants of the Circalit / Story Department “First Draft Script Contest”. Our judges have reviewed the loglines and give you their considered feedback. It may help you craft a powerful logline. by The Judges God Complex The

Structure: Heat

Structure: Heat

Michael Mann is an auteur ‘pur sang’. He masters every aspect of the craft, from the writing to the editing. Sometimes he pushes his vision further than the audience would follow him (Miami Vice) but mostly he delivers a classic experience for all. by Karel Segers I

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