How to Format a Script - Screencraft
One of the biggest questions we get from new screenwriters is how to format a script.Consistent screenplay format is essential for all screenwriters. While there are nuances and variances that screenwriters can utilize (some of which we'll cover below), the basic master scene format is the objective necessity when it comes to how your screenplay should be formatted.With all of that in mind, here we present a simple and straightforward guide to formatting your script.More info coming soon |&
Five Inspiring Ways Famous Screenwriters Got Their Big Break - ScreenCraft
FIVE INSPIRING WAYS FAMOUS SCREENWRITERS GOT THEIR BIG BREAKby Ken Miyamoto on July 25, 2016The famous screenwriters that are writing some of Hollywood's most popular movies weren't gifted immediate success when they decided to embark on their screenwriting journeys.Like all screenwriters, they came from different walks of life with years upon years of struggle. While learning about their process and behind-the-scenes tidbits about their famous projects can be helpful and give you a ge
Writing Rituals of the Most Successful Writers in Hollywood - WeScreenplay
Learn the writing rituals of some of the most successful writers in Hollywood, from Spike Lee to Callie Khouri.A screenwriting professor once told me: “There’s no secret to writing, you just have to sit your butt down at your desk and do it.” That often sounds easier said than done since there are so many other responsibilities all adults have. Even if your bills are paid and you have nothing but free time (and, let’s face it, most people don’t have that luxury), the process can still be dauntin
The 20 Best Directors of All Time - ScreenCraft
Who are the best directors of all time? That's a harder question to answer than you might think. Is it those whose work came first and created the foundation of early cinema? Is it those who have advanced cinema most spectacularly? Or maybe it's those whose work every filmmaker and screenwriter should know?Any such compilation is inherently subjective, betraying its author’s own sense and sensibilities, to the extent that it would almost certainly be more accurately entitled, “20 Truly Great Dir
The 3 Tiers of Professional Screenwriters - ScreenCraft
Are there different levels to attain as a professional screenwriter?A paid screenwriting gig is a paid screenwriting gig. However, there is a general tier level within the screenwriting trade that novice and undiscovered writers should be aware of in their journeys to become professional screenwriters.Here we offer simple breakdowns of the three screenwriting tiers in the feature film market today — and we list them from the bottom of the "ladder" to the top.Enter Now | Fina
ScriptIdiot! | Weekly Newsletter | Volume 10
ScriptIdiot! | Weekly Newsletter | Volume 10This is a post from the host of WebIdiot.Online. Welcome to the latest edition of our ScriptIdiot! newsletter.The content in this newsletter has been curated to help you stay up-to-date on the latest trending articles on our website. If you find these resources helpful consider subscribing to our newsletter and get the latest content directly to your inbox each week.Latest Trending ArticlesHow to Write an Animated Film: 6 Vital Steps to Scripting Anima
How to Expertly Create High Stakes in Your Screenplays
The Importance and Meaning of High Stakes in ScreenwritingIt’s pretty simple. Story stakes answer the question…“So what? Why should we care?”High stakes can benefit the story in many ways, they:maintain audience investment.increase tension.give purpose to character’s actions.provide characters with something to play for.However, characters are still often weak and the story can feel flat. One reason for this is because the writing lacks bravery.For as we will find o
4 Ways Professional Producers Save Money When Making Movies
My first opportunity to produce was actually a bit of an accident. I was still pursuing my childhood dream of acting, and I wanted to audition for the rare opportunity to be in a feature film in Cincinnati, OH (starring one of my childhood heroes-- Wonder Woman, no less.) At that time, it was like a unicorn opportunity, so I offered to volunteer my time in the production office leading up to auditions.Little did I know that this would be the beginning of the end of my acting career and the start
How to Get the Most Out of a Screenwriting Fellowship
Screenwriting fellowships like the esteemed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Nicholl Fellowship, Sundance Screenwriters Lab Feature Film Program, Universal Writers Lab, and ScreenCraft's own ScreenCraft Fellowship are excellent avenues for undiscovered and unestablished screenwriters to gain entry into the hallowed "walls" of Hollywood.Fellowships provide winners with access to major studios, production companies, producers, development executives, agents, and managers that can lead t
How to Write an Animated Film: 6 Vital Steps to Scripting Animation
Have you always had an affinity for animation? Do you have a story idea that you think would be perfect for an animated film? Are you simply finding that your live-action project can’t move forward, and want to see if it could be a match for animation?Animation is incredible in that it isn’t just another genre of film (in fact, it really shouldn’t be considered a film genre at all) but it is an entirely different medium through which to tell a visual story.This includes traditional animation met
10 Tips on Storytelling From Oscar-Winner Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro is an Oscar-winning filmmaker who digs deep into the human psyche to tell cinematic stories with unlikely heroes that exist on the fringes of society. They all battle monsters – both real and imagined – and express a shared humanity.
Having grown up in Mexico in a deeply Catholic family, horror stories captured del Toro’s imagination as a child and as a result, his point of view is like no other filmmaker working today. He’s not shy about discussing the challenges he’s faced
Announcing the 4th Annual Feature Drama Screenwriting Contest
Ever dreamed of writing the next "Best Picture" winner? We know you have - and we want to help you achieve that dream! And feature dramas are the best place to start. Let our judges take your career in features to the next level.
Stage 32 offers access to some of the biggest names in the industry, including executives from 3Pas Studios, IPG Literary Management, Perfect Storm Entertainment and more with credits and client credits like 12 YEARS A SLAVE, THE WOLF OD WALL STREET and AD ASTRA to nam
15 Guillermo Del Toro Quotes You Can Learn From
Since his debut film, Cronos, Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has been captivating audiences with a unique blend of fantasy and realism. We’ve compiled 15 Guillermo del Toro quotes that demonstrate that on top of being a wonderful filmmaker, he’s also someone that can provide wisdom and inspiration for all artists, from screenwriters to filmmakers to painters.Guillermo Del Toro – Master of MagicGuillermo del Toro was reportedly making films from a very early age, experimentin
Screenwriter Salary: Average Earnings and Managing Money as a Writer
Screenwriter salary: average earnings and managing money as a writer.The goal of any aspiring screenwriter is to get paid for, well, writing. But what exactly does it take to be compensated for your work? What do you do once you’re offered money for a script? Is there even such a thing as a “screenwriter salary” in the first place?Answering these queries can be rather complicated. But this post aims to shed some light on all these screenwriting money matters and more.In this article you will lea
How To Get Representation According to Industry Literary Managers
Here at Stage 32, we’re always listening for the most common questions from you to help you work towards your goals. When it comes to representation, there are a few questions that come up. What’s the difference between agents and managers? Do you need a lawyer? Should you get an agent, manager, or lawyer first?
But the most popular question we see over and over in the lounges, in the Writers’ Room, and on social media is how do I get representation as a writer?
The answer actually has two pa
5 Proven Paths to a Screenwriter Career That Will Motivate You Today | ScriptReaderPro
Use these five proven methods to kickstarting a screenwriter career in Hollywood and avoid becoming another "writer cliche."5 proven paths to a screenwriter career that will motivate you today.Is starting a screenwriter career in Hollywood, or anywhere else for that matter, a realistic career goal? Yes. And no…The answer is no if you fall into the cliched trap of the aspiring screenwriter, i.e. talking about writing more than actually writing, not reading screenplays and preferri
ScriptIdiot! | Weekly Newsletter | Volume 9
ScriptIdiot! | Weekly Newsletter | Volume 9This is a post from the host of WebIdiot.Online. Welcome to the latest edition of our ScriptIdiot! newsletter.Latest Trending ArticlesThe Best Chrome Extensions for Screenwriters - ScreenCraftWhether you’re just starting out on your path to becoming a professional screenwriter or collecting credits as a seasoned industry vet, the right resources can make all the difference. Chrome extensions are a great way to streamline your creative process
How To Write A Screenwriting Résumé
Resumes are needed in every line of work. This includes the film industry, specifically screenwriters. This blog article provides 12 steps to create a killer resume!A résumé is needed in every field. It’s also required for nearly every position in the film industry, too. So why do screenwriters feel they are the exception? Could it be that a screenwriter thinks the “résumé” is actually their “SCREENPLAY”?I think so. But an employer looking to hire you for a project doesn’t have the time or
Script Coverage Services by Professional Screenwriters | Script Reader Pro
Our script coverage services. You’ll find all of our screenplay coverage services below—the only TV and film coverage that lets you pick a pro screenwriter according to your script’s genre.TV SCRIPT COVERAGE INFOChoose from Classic TV Coverage (4+ pages) or Deluxe TV Coverage (12+ pages) of super detailed notes on your television pilot.No more cliched notes from a pair of anonymous initials. Pick a real TV writer who’s got experience in writers’ rooms and knows the current market inside out to a
How to Copyright a Script the Smart Way and Avoid These 5 Legal Pitfalls
How to copyright a script the smart way and avoid these 5 legal pitfalls.This is a guest post by entertainment lawyer, Danny Jiminian, Esq. He lets us in on how to copyright a script and other insider legal knowledge no aspiring screenwriter should be without.As if learning how to write a screenplay isn’t hard enough, you also have to make sure you know how to copyright a screenplay. And avoid certain other legal pitfalls.It is very easy to overlook these risky liabilities&nb
