Industry

Introduction With Halloween just around the corner, I had the chance to chat with Brandon Robinson, a director, writer, producer, and founder of Imagination Upgraded, a creative production company. Brandon’s …

When writing a screenplay, it’s natural for us to focus on the plot, characters, dialogue and formatting. But when it comes to sending our scripts out into the wider world, …

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 …

Explore the history of the film call sheet and how they’ve changed (or not) with the recent advancements in technology.

Learn what a shot list is, why it’s essential to your shoot, and how to create one that keeps your production organized, efficient, and on track.

One of the most noticeable changes is the leap in technology. Today’s horror filmmakers have tools like CGI and advanced special effects that weren’t even imaginable when classics like The …

A deep dive into some of the most famous disagreements between an executive producer and their other producers.

…Let’s hit ‘Start’ and take a look at the adaptations that we always return to, those where we audiences didn’t think were worth a respawn and why. From The Last …

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 they’re part …

Whether you’re 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 …