Screenwriting. Is. Hard. But I don’t need to tell you that. Just one look at the sheer amount of white space makes it obvious that, as a screenwriter, you have to make the most of your pages. Worry not. If…
Britton PerelmanAugust 6, 2019
The pilot episode is your one and only opportunity to make a good first impression. It’s the one chance you get to say, “Hello! This is my show and this is why it’s great!” As such, you need to make…
Britton PerelmanJune 7, 2019
Firsts are important. In life, love, and, of course, television. The very first episode of your TV show — the pilot — has to prove a great number of things. It must build a world, let people into that world, introduce audiences…
Britton PerelmanJuly 27, 2018
It’s that time again — the slight down period between awards seasons when we take stock of what can be learned from the past year’s worth of movies. Naturally, close attention should be paid to Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape…
Britton PerelmanApril 6, 2018
Deciding where to begin your screenplay is one of the most important things a screenwriter must tackle. The first scene in any screenplay is crucial — both in introducing audience members to your characters and hooking them into the overall story.…
Britton PerelmanJanuary 29, 2018