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Sean Mongie is a distinguished screenwriter, visual artist, and educator, holding Master’s degrees with distinction in Screenwriting and Honours in English Literature. His creative work spans feature screenplays, television pilots and award-shortlisted sci-fi shorts, alongside directing music videos and live
When it comes to screenwriting, where every beat, every line of dialogue and every visual cue is meticulously crafted, there’s one seemingly small detail that often gets overlooked: the character name. The right name is a powerful and subtle tool
When we see film credits, it’s often one name that is attributed as screenwriter. Much like writer’s rooms, this credit doesn’t include the many people who formed part of the ideation and culmination of a script. While it can be
In the golden age of cinema, movie titles were crafted for marquees and newspaper ads, designed to intrigue and entice within the confines of physical media. Today, however, a film’s first impression is overwhelmingly digital. From streaming service carousels to
Launched as a virtual marketplace, The Black List (blcklst.com) allows screenwriters to host their scripts and pay for evaluations from professional readers. The goal is to provide a platform for emerging writers to get their work seen by industry professionals
Co-writing a screenplay can be a thrilling dance of shared imagination, but it often comes with its own unique set of challenges. When two creative minds collide, disagreements on tone, plot, and character are not just inevitable, they’re practically guaranteed.
At the heart of every successful advert is a compelling script. It’s the backbone upon which the entire production is built, guiding the visuals, the audio and overall message. An effective script can capture attention, evoke emotion, and drive action,
In the competitive world of filmmaking, a well-crafted screenplay is the bedrock of any successful project. But before a script ever sees the light of day on set, it often undergoes a critical vetting process: screenplay coverage. For aspiring and
The flickering magic of a feature film, with its sweeping visuals, nuanced performances, and meticulously crafted mise-en-scène, seems a world away from the intimate, unseen theatre of a radio play. Yet, for creators willing to embrace the unique constraints and
At first glance, the distinction between an action film and a drama seems as clear as day and night. One is defined by car chases and explosions, the other by heartfelt conversations and emotional breakdowns. Yet, beneath the surface of