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03/11/06

Permalink 10:56:26 am, Categories: Articles, 769 words   English (US)

Screenwriters and Filmmakers - Pitching the Cold Heart of the Banker

by John Gaskin

Can a creative pitch alone get your script produced? Pitching the script is an art that is much talked about, put into college curriculums and lauded by the Pop Culture. But, there's a big factor missing from creative pitches. It's fundamental; but broadly ignored by key creative people.

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03/06/06

Permalink 08:04:24 pm, Categories: Articles, 772 words   English (US)

What Do I Do After Film School?

contributed by Paul Kyriazi, Feature Film Director

I get this question a lot and have a serious opinion about it:

The most important thing is to always keep your shingle hanging out, saying "I am a freelance director." Never say, "Ah I gave that up." Even if you have other jobs, never tear up your business card.

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02/24/06

Permalink 09:01:57 am, Categories: Articles, 1203 words   English (US)

Writing the Classic Movie Ending (How to Finish your Screenplay!)

by Gordy Hoffman

I've only finished so many screenplays in my life. Writing a script all the way to the very last page is always an extremely significant, personal achievement for me. A large part of its significance is the reality that I actually wrote an ending, or, at the very least, typed "THE END."

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02/21/06

Permalink 08:39:04 pm, Categories: Articles, 1155 words   English (US)

How to Start a Screenplay: Treatment or Free Fall?

by Gordy Hoffman

Starting a screenplay can sometimes be as hard as finishing one. Impatient to pull up to the front door of a classic motion picture, I want to get everything right so quickly. This impatience challenges my trust in the work, the creative process of screenwriting.

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02/10/06

Permalink 04:30:13 pm, Categories: Articles, 430 words   English (US)

What Do Directors Look For In A Script?

contributed by Nick Smith

What does a director NEED from a script? How much depth should a screenwriter go into, in terms of adding angles and camera moves?

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02/06/06

Permalink 07:07:46 pm, Categories: Articles, 1005 words   English (US)

How to Find Weaknesses in Your Script

by Don Bledsoe

The new screenwriter tends to have a love affair with is/her "baby." He's married to every word and nuance he's carefully scripted onto each page. Often, it reads more like a novel than a screenplay and usually it needs a serious rewrite. It's time to get a divorce.

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Permalink 08:40:02 am, Categories: Articles, 384 words   English (US)

Story and Screenplay Structure

by Kal Bishop

Structure is beneficial to creative output in a number of ways. There are at least two types of structure, work processes and frameworks.

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Permalink 08:34:30 am, Categories: Articles, 933 words   English (US)

How to Break In and Succeed as a Screenwriter

by Brian Konradt

Screenwriting is a competitive trade. To distinguish yourself as a prize-winning writer you need to master organizational skills, take creative risks, and learn how best to present your final product.

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