Apr 24 Love7 The Story Behind The Screenplay: Planet of the Apes By Martin Keady Main, Screenwriting 101, The Story Behind the Screenplay The Story Behind The Screenplay is a new series by Martin Keady, our resident cinema historian, that examines the origins…Read More
Apr 20 Love10 The Good Genre Guide: Noir By Martin Keady Main, Screenwriting 101, The Good Genre Guide In a new series, Martin Keady, our resident cinema historian, examines a particular cinematic genre each month, exploring what makes…Read More
Apr 16 Love3 Television Writing Wisdom from DOCTOR WHO Showrunner and Script Editor By Ken Miyamoto Features, Screenwriting 101 Doctor Who Showrunner Steven Moffat and Script Editor Nick Lambon offer television writing wisdom that budding TV writers can learn…Read More
Apr 14 Love5 Screenwriting Wisdom from Oscar-Winning MILK Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black By Ken Miyamoto Features, Screenwriting 101 What are the best screenwriting tips from Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk, J. Edgar, When We Rise, Big Love)?…Read More
Apr 13 Love5 Successful Producers, Directors, and Distributors on Chasing Screenwriting Trends By Ken Miyamoto Features, Screenwriting 101 What screenwriting advice can we learn from successful producers, directors, and distributors — the insiders that can get a script…Read More
Apr 10 Love30 The Best Lesson I Ever Learned: Remember What Success Means to You with Darrien Gipson By Valerie Kalfrin Filmmaking, Screenwriting 101 SAGindie Executive Director Darrien Michele Gipson decided at age twelve that success meant being a movie producer. “I never felt…Read More
Apr 09 Love2 Five Lessons For Filmmakers From Producer Doug Urbanski By Martin Keady Blogs, Education, Features, Filmmaking, Main Doug Urbanski is a film producer (and sometimes actor), known for his films DARKEST HOUR, NIL BY MOUTH, TINKER TAILOR…Read More
Apr 08 Love6 Screenwriting Tips from Action Movie Screenwriter Shane Black: Part 2 By Ken Miyamoto Features, Screenwriting 101 What are some of the best screenwriting tips from action icon Shane Black (Lethal Weapon, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Kiss…Read More
Apr 07 Love13 5 Plot Point Breakdown: Parasite (2019) By Ken Miyamoto Five Plot Point Breakdowns, Main, Screenwriting 101 Screenplay Genre: Thriller/Comedy Movie Time: 132 minutes Beware spoilers! 1. INCITING INCIDENT The Kim family — Ki-taek (father), Chung-sook (mother),…Read More
Apr 06 Love10 5 Plot Point Breakdown: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) — Cliff’s Story By Ken Miyamoto Five Plot Point Breakdowns, Main, Screenwriting 101 Screenplay Genre: Drama/Comedy Movie Time: 161 minutes Beware spoilers! Note: There are arguably two main story threads within this film.…Read More