Screenwriting Archives

Celtx at the 30th Raindance Film Festival

As Elliot Grove puts it, Celtx empowers storytellers to write great scripts that really stand out. Raindance is honoured to have been able to partner with Celtx for the 30th Raindance Film Festival, without whom, none of it would have been possible. Celtx is an industry leader in online scriptwriting and pre-production software that is […]

Into the Woods Book Review

John Yorke’s ‘Into the Woods: How Stories Work and Why We Tell Them’’ is a powerful work on storytelling, consisting of analysing a multitude of story structures. From the deeply loved traditional structures of Aristotle and Shakespeare to the more contemporary works of screenwriting geniuses, Robert McKee, and Blake Snyder. About the Author John Yorke […]

Making the short film I’m Still Ethan

I’m Still Ethan is an award-winning short film told through the eyes of a young boy during the aftermath of his father’s imprisonment. In the year of making the film we watched demonstrations of children becoming products of their environment – particularly boys with absent fathers – in the likes of Calm with Horses; Sorry I […]

[BOOK REVIEW] The Yin and Yang of Short Film Storytelling

Because of the specific challenges that accompany the world of short film creation, it can be a complicated facet of the film industry to break into. Richard Raskin’s book, The Yin and Yang of Short Film Storytelling, is an essential guide to approaching the short filmmaking process from a fresh new perspective. His book moves […]

How To Write a Terrifying Horror Villain: 7 Tips for Screenwriters

If you want to create a truly terrifying villain for your horror screenplay or movie, look no further! This guide will give you tips on crafting an antagonist that will send chills down your audience’s spine. Villains are some of the most important characters in any horror story – they provide suspense, drama and intrigue. […]

A Guide to Visual Comedy, and How Different Directors Master It

What is visual comedy? Comedy is a means to create laughter and amusement. The word comedy was derived from Greek, meaning to revel or enjoy. Comedy can come in all shapes and forms; as far as it can create a laugh, it can be counted as one. Movies have been around for more than a […]

The Writer’s Toolbox Review

* Thank you to Chronicle Books for providing this product free for the purpose of this review.* The creator of The Writer’s Toolbox is Jamie Cat Callan. An author of popular French Romance novels. During her teaching days, Jamie first thought of the game by using creative and imaginative ways to make her students more […]

8 Ways To Make Money as a Filmmaker When Your Career Hits a Standstill

Film-making is an incredible career that exposes you to a lot of creative exploration and possibilities. It allows you to bring ideas to life and connect with different audiences by providing what they like watching. However, at times, the film industry may not be rewarding to everyone and may see you hit a lull in […]

How To Make A Feature Film By Accident

I know what you are thinking. ‘Nice work on the glib, click-bait title. Now what is your article really about?’ And yes, you have a point. Making your debut feature is, of course, a monumental undertaking for any filmmaker and is never something that pops out of thin air, fully formed, as a pleasant surprise. […]

3 Reasons Screenwriters Should Get Their Script Format Straight

I’m “Mad as Hell” and here’s why: The other day I had a script to read and I started pulling out my hair after a few pages because the writer clearly had no idea what a feature film script formatting was supposed to look like. Half the sluglines were missing, the dialogue was all over […]

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