These seven books will really help you sharpen your skills. One way to hone your screenwriting craft is to read books that teach you about the screenwriting craft. And there is no shortage of books on the market that…
Julia CamaraMay 6, 2022
When an indie film from a relatively unknown writer/director makes waves in the industry, take notice! The script is most likely a goldmine for screenwriters to witness how a writer crafted a solid foundation for the film to be built…
Joanna KeOctober 14, 2021
It’s no secret that diversity on screen offers fresh stories that today’s audience wants to see. UCLA’s 2021 Hollywood Diversity Report found that, even during a pandemic with altered release schedules, films with a diverse cast saw higher online viewing ratings. While…
Joanna KeSeptember 30, 2021
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
As a writer, crafting a fantasy world and dreaming up the creatures and characters within it is a creative adventure. There are no limits, other than the ones you create! Fantasy is on the rise since GAME OF THRONES helped…
Joanna KeJuly 22, 2021
The Oscar-winning film 2021 film SOUND OF METAL, written by Darius Marder and Abraham Marder, and also directed by Darius Marder, is a powerful and unflinching look at the journey of a drummer grappling with addiction and hearing loss. The…
Helenna SantosJuly 16, 2021
Writers need to be very clear about their goals for the project before writing a new screenplay, whether they hope to sell it, submit it to a fellowship or contest, or use it as a writing sample to get representation.…
Shannon CorbeilJune 29, 2021
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
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…
Joanna KeMay 20, 2021
