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…
WeScreenplay recently hosted a “Cocktails and Conversations” panel with TV Pilot Competition judge Tze Chun, the creator and showrunner of the animated Warner Bros/Amblin Gremlins prequel GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI. He's also the former writer/producer on Fox’s hit Batman prequel…
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…
Guess what, friends -- screenwriting is hard. It's hard in the ways that most things are: it's time-consuming, it's emotionally draining, it's equally satisfying and demoralizing, which is a really complicated state in which to perpetually exist. This is why…
Memorial Day weekend tends to be the first big party weekend to launch summer festivities, but for the military community, the true significance of the holiday cuts deep. Memorial Day is the official holiday to commemorate the servicemembers who have…
I recently had the opportunity to consult with Bri Castellini, the Film Community Manager at Seed&Spark, a proven crowdfunding platform built upon the values of empathy, community, integrity, creative energy, and belonging. Bri herself is a writer, director, podcaster, and…
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month. It comes hot on the heels of the 93rd Oscars where AAPI creatives made Hollywood history. Chloé Zhao is the first woman of Asian heritage to win Best Director. Youn…
As an actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director, Mindy Kaling is one of Hollywood’s most beloved multi-hyphenates working today. She first gained recognition starring as Kelly Kapoor in the NBC sitcom THE OFFICE, but her brilliant comedic writing for the…
On Wednesday, May 12th, WeScreenplay hosted a “Cocktails and Conversations” panel with Maria Gracia Turgeon, who currently sits on the jury for the WeScreenplay Shorts Competition. Maria is a Canadian producer and two-time Academy Award nominee, who co-founded Midi La…
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…