“How to Write X” books were the bane of my existence during my time at university. I would keep them on my bookshelf, and the creases in their second hand pages would leer at me whenever I entered the room or worked on a project. I would imagine some author, script writer, or director, sitting […]
Review – The Hollywood Standard: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and Style (3rd Edition) – by Christopher Riley INT. BASEMENT OFFICE – RAINDANCE FILM SCHOOL – NIGHT The WRITER (early 50s), balding, could be in better shape but he’s a slave to his work and not the gym. Hunched over his laptop […]
Several movies featuring a long weekend or involve events taking place during a short period. When you use a contained period of time, you are doing two things: firstly, you are using a ‘time-lock’. And secondly, because we all have experienced a long weekend, you are using a universal moment. Here’s a list of films […]
There are several types of stories that are well-suited for low budget films. By choosing a story that is well-suited for a low budget film, you can focus on strong performances and storytelling rather than relying on expensive special effects or elaborate sets. It’s something I deal with on my weekend masterclass: Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking […]
My screenwriting influences don’t follow the norm. I’ve worked with story for just about my entire life. I didn’t attend film school either. Before I worked at Raindance I worked on over sixty different jobs – everything from a debt collector to estate salesman to project manager on the Canada Space Arm project. I also […]
Who doesn’t want to live the dream and turn professional as screenwriter? The question is, how do you turn professional in a career where the pathway to success is so hazy? In the Writers Foundation Certificate and Write and Sell The HOT Script classes I teach, the most common question is” ‘How do I turn professional […]
Everyone likes a flash sale! From now until Monday 27th February! To help you start off the new month on the right foot, we’re offering a special FLASH SALE on a bundle of our popular courses: ‘Self Branding for Scriptwriters & Creatives Bundle’. Save 20% on these courses, or if you’re a Raindance Member get 40% off, automatically […]
Being young and aiming towards a great career is one of the best feelings in the world. You feel as if anything is possible, and the idea of that is just so exciting. This is why you should always try and be as dedicated and enthusiastic about your job as possible. One of the only […]
As a filmgoer many people are willing to be frightened and induce anxiety and be sickeningly entertained through horror cinema? But why go out of your way to scare yourself? On the other side, many others in society consider horror films to be depraved and lead to copycat crimes. I am not one of those […]
While daunting, there are many reasons why screenwriters should consider entering a script competition at some point in their writing career. But not only is it important to understand the reasons why you should enter, but also what to expect once you do. There are many things to watch out for, but if you know […]
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