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Think of the development process as the three acts of a good story. act one: concept to first draft You explore...

posted on: Mar 15, 2008 | author: Karel Segers

Estimated turnarounds, from start to completion of the service. one week to two weeks Option 1: Story Diagnosis ($99)...

posted on: Mar 14, 2008 | author: Karel Segers

$99 to $499 Option 1: Story Diagnosis ($99) = story session on synopsis/logline. Option 20: Short Film Analysis...

posted on: Mar 14, 2008 | author: Karel Segers

This blog started when a certain analysis of Michael Mann’s THE INSIDER sparked my frustration. Discussing BLADE...

posted on: Mar 7, 2008 | author: Karel Segers

Nafa – Choctops Meeting: 18/2/08 (Report by John Haly, Thank you to Tony Chu) Karel -a Belgian producer and...

posted on: Feb 18, 2008 | author: Karel Segers

The first step for many aspiring screenwriters is to purchase a piece of pricey screenwriting software. Some call it...

posted on: Feb 16, 2008 | author: Karel Segers

Story Development is a process. I know that and you know that. But sometimes factors of time and budget allow you to...

posted on: Dec 3, 2007 | author: Karel Segers

Writing a first draft is in essence brainstorming plot points and writing them down in a more or less chronological...

posted on: Nov 16, 2007 | author: Karel Segers