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5 Lessons I’ve Learned About Writing Short Scripts from Watching Shorts at Film Festivals

Short films can be great calling cards. Whether you're a writer, director, or actor, they can showcase your talent for storytelling with a fraction of the investment in time, money, and resources that is required to make a feature-length…

Julia CamaraJune 13, 2022

Filmmaking Screenwriting Shorts

What I Learned About Writing Shorts from Film Festival Rejections

Short films are a great way to flex your creative muscles, extrovert your creativity, and expand your network. I’ve covered a lot about how to craft a compelling short film and what you can do with your short film once it’s done – but…

Shannon CorbeilJune 3, 2022

Feature Filmmaking Shorts

3 Sundance Films That Started Out as Shorts

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

Feature Filmmaking Screenwriting Shorts

4 Things to Consider Before Turning Your Short Film into a Feature or TV Pilot

Want to turn your short into a feature (or TV pilot)? Here are some things to think about. A story can take many forms and one great way to maximize your story’s potential is by adapting it to a longer…

Julia CamaraMarch 17, 2022

Filmmaking Screenwriting

The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing a Short Film

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

Screenwriting Shorts

5 Steps for Turning Your Short Film into a Feature

A popular question that filmmakers are often asked when screening a short film is “will this be made into a feature?” It’s flattering to know people enjoy the project so much that they want to see more, but it can…

Helenna SantosAugust 26, 2021

Filmmaking Screenwriting

6 Screenwriters That Got Their Start in Short Films

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…

Kevin NelsonJune 17, 2021

Filmmaking Screenwriting Shorts

Dissecting The Perfect Short Film

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…

Joanna KeJune 8, 2021

Screenwriting Shorts

6 Career Tips from Oscar-Nominated Producer Maria Gracia Turgeon

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…

Julia CamaraMay 13, 2021

Filmmaking Screenwriting

10 Pixar Shorts Every Screenwriter Needs to Watch

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…

Julia CamaraMay 5, 2021

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5 Lessons I’ve Learned About Writing Short Scripts from Watching Shorts at Film Festivals

What I Learned About Writing Shorts from Film Festival Rejections

3 Sundance Films That Started Out as Shorts

4 Things to Consider Before Turning Your Short Film into a Feature or TV Pilot

The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing a Short Film

5 Steps for Turning Your Short Film into a Feature

6 Screenwriters That Got Their Start in Short Films

Dissecting The Perfect Short Film

6 Career Tips from Oscar-Nominated Producer Maria Gracia Turgeon

10 Pixar Shorts Every Screenwriter Needs to Watch

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