What is a script breakdown? What is included in a script breakdown? Here’s everything you need to know about how to break down a script.

How to write a script: tips, advice, and examples. Learn the fundamentals of scriptwriting with examples from real-life TV shows, movies, and stage plays.

Screenwriting is a creative process that requires a level of knowledge, skill, and experience. This article will help teach you how to write a screenplay.

Learn how to format a script like a professional. This guide contains a list of formatting rules and formatting examples that professional screenwriters use.

The following article will teach you how to write a short film screenplay, complete with a script breakdown, screenwriting examples, and advice.

Celtx is pleased to announce a new partnership with Screen Canberra for Screen POD 2022. Screen POD is an interactive program that helps participants to hone their writing skills, develop…

What does INT stand for and how do you use it? Is there a difference between INT and EXT? Short answer: yes! Learn why “Interior” and “Exterior” are the first words of any script

Writing and perfecting a script can be a tremendous and time-consuming challenge, so your screenwriting software should only be making the writing process as easy as possible for you. That’s why we’ve done all the hard work for you by researching and analyzing the best screenwriting softwares available in 2022.

After years of development in partnership with industry-leading narrative teams, we’re pleased to announce the launch of Celtx Gem: a major update to Celtx’s dedicated solution for the collaborative design, writing, and planning of narrative content for video games and interactive media. Read more.

Time to take those screenwriting dreams and turn them into professional realities. Screenwriting internships are amazing doorways into the industry. Here are 5 of Celtx’s favorite internships for aspiring screenwriters.

We know directors wear berets and shout orders, but what does the director do with the script? Can the director change the script? Learn all the differences between a writer, a director, and a writer-director in our blog.

How do you start off a script? Whether you’re looking for inspiration or aren’t sure how to turn your amazing idea into a cohesive story, our 9 tips will tell you all you need to know about script beginnings. Learn more here.

Is it hard to become a professional screenwriter? What about a great screenwriter? There’s a lot to know and understand about this profession before pursuing your screenwriting dreams. We’ll take you through everything you need to know.

Today, we are excited to tell you about the next chapter of Celtx’s story and what it means for the Studio and for media creators. Read more.

What is a script breakdown? It’s taking all the ideas of your script and putting it into an actionable plan. Learn how and why this process is crucial for any writer to understand.

What is screenwriting? And what’s the right screenwriting format? If you’re just starting your screenwriting journey, our beginner’s blog tells you everything you need to know about format, style, content, and more.

How do you write a movie script? What does a movie script look like? If you’re just starting on your path to screenwriting stardom, this is the perfect place to begin. Learn all the basics right here.

Modern video games have traded in the corridors of Pac-Man in place of non-linear gameplay and story-branching narratives – great news for scriptwriters! With such an emphasis on storytelling, it’s never been easier to get a foot in the door in the video game biz. Before you set out on your journey to becoming a game writer, read this helpful article. Its contents will help you on your way.

Most beginner screenwriters spend a lot of their time learning how to format a script and create a plot that will culminate in a powerful story. However, there is more to learn about scripts than just how to structure one; it is important to know that there are different types of film scripts used by filmmakers to create impactful pieces of work. Read More.

Celtx for Education helps media production educators impact the learning outcomes of their students. Complete with students-centric teaching aids and features that overcome common challenges facing instructors. Read more about how this modern solution can help support your curriculum.

What makes for a good film ending? Unfortunately, there’s no be-all-end-all answer. There is however a long list of dos and don’ts on how to leave your audience with a lasting impression. Before the credits roll, be sure to check out this curated list of ending mechanics to consider when writing your next screenplay.

If you’re interested in starting a professional career in screenwriting or filmmaking, there’s a strong chance you’ve seen a list of television episodes before and noticed that one of them is titled the “Pilot episode.” It’s often the first episode of a series, particularly pre-streaming era shows that run on traditional TV networks. But what does that title really mean? Let’s find out.

There’s a major update to the look and layout of the Celtx Studio. We’re incredibly excited to bring you these changes that will allow you to have even easier access to all of the pre-production tools that the Celtx Studio offers. Check out this blog to learn more.

Screenwriter vs. scriptwriter – these two titles are often used interchangeably in the film industry but are there meaningful differences between the two or is it all just a matter of semantics?

Today, we explore some of the nuances between the interchangeable use of screenwriter vs. scriptwriter.

Today, the demand for engaging video content, from corporate video to entertainment, is at an all-time high. Are you positioned to take advantage of the increased demand for turnkey video production services?

Before you can turn up the volume on your video production service offering, it’s a good idea to take stock of your studio’s capacity and identify any growth challenges that may hold you back.

From securing financing and putting together a creative team, to post-production, and their involvement in marketing activities to promote the film, the executive producer’s contribution is immense.

Today, we put the spotlight on the role of executive producer, what its function is, and how it differs from other important roles in video production such as the producer.

Whether you just like to enjoy a good movie on a Friday night, or you’re an in-the-know regular of the filmmaking industry, you might not know just how different the…

If you’ve been on a film set you will have witnessed the collaborative spirit of a team working together to make a script come to life. You may have wondered who oversees this operation? Some may assume that the director is in charge of everything but it’s the assistant director who acts as the glue between all departments and ensures that the production runs efficiently. Read more.

Did you resolve to get started on a new idea for a script, to finish that project you’ve been working on, or to spend more time on your creative pursuits? What if you could develop a deeper understanding of the stories you want to tell while using your time, for writing and life in general, more efficiently?

If you are going to beat writer’s block, you need to look at the causes and symptoms in order to successfully overcome it. In this article, we’ll dig deeper into the psychology and sociology of the issue so that you can get back to what really matters – writing!

Great films are produced on budgets big and small. Whether you need funding for a large production or a short entry for a film festival, financing doesn’t have to be a barrier to entry. Today, budding filmmakers have access to more options for financing a picture than ever before. But what works for one filmmaker may not work for another. Here are 6 proven methods to get funding for your film.

Desolate Dreams is a dramatic short film by Kex Studios set in 1942 downtown Los Angeles. Based on real events, Desolate Dreams follows an African American journalist who advocates for justice alongside a Japanese American family, who were forced into a prison camp. The writer, producer, and director of the film, Kiyoka “Kex” Rhodes, drafted the script for Desolate Dreams in Celtx, and has offered to share her process behind the making of the film. 

Short films are becoming more and more popular with seasoned filmmakers, breakout filmmakers, and students alike. But what makes for a good short film script? How can you make it stand out from the crowd? Today, we look at seven important aspects of a great short film script and how you can improve yours.

If you’re an aspiring filmmaker looking to make your mark, or just a movie buff curious to learn more about the industry, chances are you’ve heard the phrase “short film” thrown around before. But what exactly is a short film and why would anyone want or need to make one?