'Back to the Future': A Perfect Trilogy for Writerly Study

Back to the Future is one of those films that screenwriters hail as a Swiss watch... Read more here

Beginners Guide To Story Beats: How To Outline A Screenplay

 

 

How to Make Your Screenplay more Visual

Almost every week, I get an email from one of our readers asking the same question: "How do I get me screenplay noticed by Hollywood?" Most of me advice is to "Write the best story you can. And make it marketable." But that's slightly general advice.

Honestly, if you want to stand out, make your writing visual. This seems like a hard task, but I assure you, it's not...

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Ultimate Guide to Camera Shots: Series

One way to get yourself noticed is to show that you know how to tell a story visually. Here is a great series of videos that cover basic cinematography, how to create shots that are better and more effective for your overall movie, from shot sizes to angles to camera movement. Definitely valuable information.

 

5 Steps to Green Screen Success

 

How the Most Affordable Short Film I Ever Made Landed on Max

Filmmaker Maria Mealla breaks down how she made the smallest short film of her career, and how that short film found a home on Max.

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