Hollywood still has a long way to go before filmmakers in front of — and behind — the camera reflect the diversity in our world, but that is not for lack of talent. From the Netflix sensation Squid Game to the…
Shannon CorbeilMay 20, 2022
There's nothing wrong with being short — just look at these Sundance films. It’s expensive and challenging to make a feature film, so naturally finding funding can be a difficult endeavor. But one great way for emerging filmmakers to bring…
Shannon CorbeilApril 14, 2022
You can learn from all films — even ones that get panned by critics. It’s hard to make a film, so right off the bat I want to acknowledge that even getting the job done is an accomplishment. Furthermore, while…
Shannon CorbeilApril 8, 2022
If you're not watching the shows written by these women, get them in your queue now! Comedy is subjective. Creating a list of funny people means first defining the qualifications — awards won? Money earned? Ratings? It’s also critical…
Shannon CorbeilMarch 24, 2022
Awards aren’t everything but they can reveal current trends. Let's take a look at this year's Oscar nominees. The Academy Awards are the most well-respected film and entertainment awards entity. Though they don’t necessarily equate to box office numbers,…
Shannon CorbeilFebruary 24, 2022
Learn how to write a short film script with these tips. Short films are an excellent avenue for creative exploration, succinct storytelling, and getting your work out there. But, looks can be deceiving. For these bite-size narratives, shorter doesn't…
Shannon CorbeilFebruary 17, 2022
It's big. It's empty. It's the blank page... and it needs to be slayed. In many ways, conquering the blank page is the hardest part of writing. You’ve got an idea, you’ve conjured scenes and feelings, you’ve even…
Shannon CorbeilJanuary 20, 2022
If you’re not an employed screenwriter, it can be easy to let your goals slide. Errands and commitments get prioritized and it’s easy to succumb to what Steven Pressfield in The War of Art called “resistance” — that force that keeps us…
Shannon CorbeilDecember 23, 2021
“Recent research suggests that heroes and heroic action may evoke a unique emotional response which Jonathan Haidt at NYU has called elevation. When people experience elevation, they feel a mix of awe, reverence, and admiration for a morally beautiful act,” writes Scott…
Shannon CorbeilNovember 11, 2021
