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Virtual Production and You … the Screenwriter

“Technology is coming to take away our jobs as screenwriters” … except when it isn’t. In fact, it can make our job easier … and better!

Script To Screen: “Donnie Darko”

A scene from the 2001 movie Donnie Darko, written and directed Richard Kelly.

Page One: “Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb” (1964)

Screenplay by Stanley Kubrick & Terry Southern & Peter George, based on the book “Red Alert” by Peter George

2024 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 5

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Why Did They Cut This Scene From “Aliens”?

The scene underscores why Ripley’s relationship with Newt is so impactful psychologically and emotionally. So, why did they cut it from the…

Screenwriting 101: Nora Ephron

On the importance of a script having a great ending:

Page One: “The Adventures of Tintin” (2011)

Screenplay by Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish, based on “The Adventures of Tintin” by Hergé

2024 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 4

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Script To Screen: “Double Indemnity”

A key scene from the classic 1944 thriller Double Indemnity, screenplay by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler, novel by James M. Cain.

On Writing

“Don’t take yourself too seriously. Take the work seriously, take the time to do it everyday, but don’t get all bent out of shape about…

Page One: “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane” (1990)

Screenplay by Daniel Waters and James Cappe & David Arnott, story by James Cappe & David Arnott, characters by Rex Weiner

2023 Zero Draft Thirty September Challenge: Day 3

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

The Theology of Cinema: Congregation

In giving themselves over to a larger cause, the individuals forge themselves together as a congregation.

Script To Screen: “Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb”

Peter Sellers in one of three roles he plays in the movie: U.S. President.

Page One: “The Adjustment Bureau” (2011)

Screenplay by George Nolfi, short story “Adjustment Team” by Philip K. Dick

2024 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 2

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Video: Eric Roth

Interview with the award-wining screenwriter of Forrest Gump, Dune, and Killers of the Flower Moon among numerous other notable films.

Screenwriting Tip: The Six Word Test

If you’re having trouble finding the focus of your story, try this test.

Page One: “Addams Family Values” (1993)

Written by Paul Rudnick, characters by Charles Addams

2024 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Day 1

One month. FADE IN to FADE OUT. Creativity meets Productivity.

Script To Screen: “Election”

A critical plot point in this fantastic comedy.

Writing Tip: Free Association

Sometimes if you’re stuck in your writing, it’s best just to cut loose.

Page One: “Action Jackson” (1988)

Written by Robert Reneau

2024 Zero Draft Thirty March Challenge: Get Your Head On Straight

It’s time to gear up for the latest Challenge which begins tomorrow!

The Black List Opens Submissions For Six Diversity Lists

Introduces The Desi List For South Asian Writers