Both of these filmmakers have embraced the all-in-one model, the multi-hyphenate role of writer-director-producer of their projects. By embracing all three of these huge moviemaking roles, they ensure their vision …
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Explore the history of the film call sheet and how theyโve changed (or not) with the recent advancements in technology.
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FilmmakingIndustryPre ProductionProductionUsing Celtx
Celtx: Your Ultimate Tool for Creating an Efficient Shot List
Before you dive into filming itself, there will be many working parts to organize. But the question is, how do you start mapping everything out? Things can easily get messy …
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One of the most noticeable changes is the leap in technology. Todayโs horror filmmakers have tools like CGI and advanced special effects that werenโt even imaginable when classics like The …
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A deep dive into some of the most famous disagreements between an executive producer and their other producers.
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Game Over or Level Up? The Best/Worst Video Game Adaptations
…Letโs hit โStartโ and take a look at the adaptations that we always return to, those where we audiences didnโt think were worth a respawn and why. From The Last …
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The Best and Worst Character Arcs in Modern TV and Film
A well-developed arc can work wonders for audience engagement in our screenplays, turning them either into a fan-favorite or most-hated. Crafting relatable and interesting characters makes the stories theyโre part …
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The Bear, The Batman, and Barbie: Starting Strong in Storytelling
Whether youโre writing a short piece of fiction, a novel, poem, or screenplay, the general rule of thumb is to hook your audience. That hook could come in the first …
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What makes a TV pilot tick? Which ones are successful, and why? Which ones fail to inspire audiences, and why?ย
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…how do you start? Which route is the one for you? Youโll never know until you try! What you do need to know is that the screenwriting game is an …