“A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.” It was Thomas Mann to say that, but every good writer knows exactly what he means. A writer’s aim is to create from scratch a parallel world (that should be at least as interesting as the real one). For […]
As Robin Williams said, “Improv. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, but when it does, it’s like open-field running.” To all the actors and actresses, you know those moments when you spontaneously go off script? Well things do not always go as planned on movie sets, props fail and actors forget their lines. On the […]
We all love a good scare, well most of us do. A good horror film can do this in a number of different ways, from a creeping sense of dread to a heart stopping moment of shock. Horror films get your heart thumping and your blood pumping. Horror may be the most ‘tropey’ genre in […]
A treatment can be a useful document to have, whether you’re looking to use it as a roadmap of your story before writing or as a way to build interest in a spec script. Unfortunately there’s rarely any specific agreement on how to lay out a treatment for industry consumption. Worse, many mix up “treatment” […]
Creating a film is a process that involves a wide group of people operating in various unique roles both off and on the set. It is a collaboration, which is sometimes difficult, especially if you have played a large part in the conception of the film. Debatably one of the people who must let go […]
With so many websites out there purporting to be ‘the one’ we thought we’d put together a list of the 18 websites we turn to every day for important film information. Here they are in no particular order. Have we missed one out? Add them in the comments box below: Brit Films– A filmmakers resource […]
“Quality drama, and the best screenwriters, are all to be found on TV these days.” Whether you agree with that statement or not, it’s certainly hard to argue that shows like Homeland, the Red Riding Trilogy, Breaking Bad and Downton Abbey don’t contain some damn fine writing skills. So, if you want to make a […]
I am not a lawyer. Nothing in this copyright for screenwriters chapter should be construed as legal advice and is presented for educational purposes only. Please see a lawyer. From his book: WRITE AND SELL THE HOT SCRIPT Copyright law around the world is based on a simple premise- surrounding the planet earth there is […]
You want to write some uber-cool British street-smart slang, right? Here’s our handy guide to British street slang. The first hurdle it to get the accents right! British street slang relies on the correct accent. Here’s your handy Britsih Street Slang Accents Guide! We are always on the look-out for sexy, sassy and witty British […]
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