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Michel Hazanavicius’s 2011 film, The Artist, is a dazzling and paradoxical achievement: an original screenplay that won an Academy Award for its narrative set almost entirely in the style of a black-and-white silent movie. The genius of its screenwriting lies
Screenwriting is a marathon, not a sprint. The stereotype is for there to be numerous coffee stains on scripts with one film jokingly adding the coffee stain as a stamp to prove it’d be read. It demands hours of sustained
Parentheses in a screenplay – often called ‘wrylies’ by industry insiders – are small, unassuming tools that wield considerable power. They house director’s notes, actor’s instructions or subtle scene descriptions, all within the confines of a character’s dialogue block. While
A great screenwriter is more than just a good storyteller; they possess a unique blend of technical skill, artistic vision and emotional intelligence. In the highly competitive world of film and television, key attributes separate the exceptional from the competent.
A tight, well-paced screenplay is a professional screenplay. While the “one page equals one minute of screen time” rule is just a guideline, an overly long script—typically over 120 pages for a feature, and often closer to 90-110 is preferred—is
It can be a gut punch when you pour your heart and soul into a screenplay, only to have it rejected. The email or notification that your script didn’t make it to the next round, or the silence after a
In the high-stakes world of screenwriting, the first ten pages are everything! These days, films and series need to hook their audience almost immediately so a script that fails to grab a reader’s attention instantly is likely to be overlooked.
A well-formatted script is the gateway to getting your story read. While a gripping plot and compelling characters are essential, a script riddled with formatting errors can be a death knell, signaling amateurism and a lack of respect for the
For screenwriters, the solitary pursuit of crafting a story can be both exhilarating and isolating. Hours spent hunched over a keyboard, wrestling with plot points, character arcs, and dialogue, often leave one longing for fresh perspective. While traditional feedback methods
In the competitive world of Hollywood, a great screenplay is only the first step. The true gatekeepers, from development executives to producers and agents, are inundated with submissions. How do they sift through the avalanche of scripts to find the