There’s no single way to break into the film industry, but there is one method that has worked for many filmmakers over the years — making a short film. With a band of passionate friends, you can create a tangible…
Short films are calling cards for screenwriters and filmmakers. They showcase your work and can help you find your strengths as a writer and director. However, writing the most effective short is not an easy task. Short films have their…
Who doesn’t love short films? They’re tasty little bitesize morsels of cinematic goodness that won’t take up more than a few minutes of your time. And they’re not just good for watching, they’re good for writing. For aspiring screenwriters, short…
Short films are an effective tool for learning, experimenting and honing your skills as a storyteller. They are also a little easier to manage and cheaper to produce than a feature film. If your goal is to write a great…
March is Women’s History Month, and what better way to celebrate girl power than by watching some female-centric flicks? For International Women’s Day (March 8th, 2021), grab your gals, get some popcorn ready, and turn on one of these incredible…
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…
It’s a common cyclic rhythm to rest during the winter holidays and enter January with renewed energy and excitement. If you’ve been planning on writing a new screenplay or revising a draft you wrote last year, January is a great…
Jon Levin is Fourward's head of motion picture and television development and production divisions. Before that, had a long run (30+ years) as an agent at CAA, where he represented talent such as Andy Serkis, Neil Gaiman, and Mimi Leder,…
Lynn Chen wrote, directed, and starred in the feature film I WILL MAKE YOU MINE, which had its world premiere in competition at the 2020 SXSW Film Festival. Her three-decade career includes credits in over 50 television shows (SHAMELESS, SILICON VALLEY),…
Spike Lee is a powerhouse screenwriter and director. In his almost 40 year career in film, Lee has made iconic and groundbreaking films from his directorial debut, She’s Gotta Have It to Da 5 Bloods. In 2019 Lee’s film BlacKkKlansman…