Joshua Noble, Author at WeScreenplay

What the American Labor Movement Means for Screenwriters

It was the 1980s, and a new invention was poised, in some people’s eyes, to change the movie market forever: A VHS videotape (priced down from its original, 800-dollar iteration), playable only on a device known to the most diehard AV…

Joshua NobleSeptember 6, 2021

College Screenwriting

5 Things Screenwriters Need to Know About MFA Programs

The question of an MFA’s value is an increasingly relevant one for prospective students and graduates alike. MFA enrollments have been dropping since 2016, perhaps because devoting thousands of dollars to a postgraduate degree is no small choice. Millennials, in particular, are…

Joshua NobleJune 22, 2021

College Screenwriting

5 Best Colleges for Screenwriters

Perhaps not the best fit for all, but the perfect path for some, screenwriting and film training programs can offer a structured curriculum, mentorship, and guidance under the watchful eye of seasoned faculty. Embarking on a training program is a…

Joshua NobleMay 4, 2021

Industry News

The Market and the Myths: A Data-Driven Dissection of Why Diverse Stories Sell

On October 15, 1990, during an era when the “big three” dominated network television, the sixth episode of THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR (starring an untested new actor named Will Smith) aired during NBC’s high-profile Monday block of sitcoms. The…

Joshua NobleApril 8, 2021

Screenwriting

Why On-Screen Representation is So Essential for the Trans and Gender Nonconforming Community

In the last four years, with attacks on transgender people rising and political sentiments reflecting opposition to transgender communities, the creative world has flexed its power to shape the national conversation, featuring a new class of stars and introducing us…

Joshua NobleMarch 16, 2021

Diverse Voices Screenwriting

Not a Monolith: The Emerging Diversity of Latinx Experiences in Film

Arguably, one of Hollywood’s worst kept secrets is its dependence on America’s Latinx community. As the youngest ethnic group in the U.S. with the largest increase in median age, who attend the theater more than any other group, buying 26…

Joshua NobleFebruary 11, 2021

Screenwriting

How to Format Dialogue in Another Language

Whether you’re writing a TRANSFORMERS sequel with an eye toward global distribution, a TALENTED MR. RIPLEY-style international thriller, or the next great World War II epic, knowing how to accurately, efficiently, and consistently format dialogue in another language is an…

Joshua NobleJanuary 19, 2021

Diverse Voices Screenwriting TV

Showrunner Moisés Zamora on How He Staffs a TV Writers’ Room

Hailing from critically acclaimed dramas such as American Crime, Moisés Zamora is no stranger to the unique mix of talent, luck, and hard work that form the bedrock of a solid writers’ room. Still, the Mexican-American creator, whose company, Zone…

Joshua NobleJanuary 12, 2021

Filmmaking Screenwriting Scripts

Top 5 Diverse Holiday Screenplays to Download

While holiday movies have enjoyed popularity this time of year, and films like The Happiest Season are showcasing inclusivity in the Christmas genre, movies around the holiday season still struggle with representation and diversity. With the Hallmark diversity crisis fresh…

Joshua NobleDecember 24, 2020

Screenwriting Scripts

How to Use Your Personal Experience to Write a Screenplay

“Write what you know” is the advice that most writers receive, but few actually know what to do with it. Writing from personal experience is a tricky beast, as personal experience often comes attached to personal bias, and a deep…

Joshua NobleNovember 19, 2020