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Networking is essential for screenwriters. If you want to connect with industry professionals, find opportunities and gain valuable insights, consider incorporating these strategies to build your network. 1. Attend Industry Events You can’t just sit in front of your keyboard
Screenwriting is romanticised in film and media but behind the rose-tinted view of what it entails lies a world of oddities, quirks and habits. Whether it’s a waste paper basket or someone backspacing the cursor to start again, here are
When it comes to writing screenplays, dialogue is what brings a film to life. Story, character… suspense, creating meaning through dialogue can take your script to the next level. Mastering the art of writing a good dialogue can be the
Matthew Kalil is a seasoned screenwriter, director and Assistant Professor at the David Lynch Masters in Film Program. The author of ‘The Three Wells of Screenwriting’ and one of reviewmyscript.com’s own, Kalil has amassed 25 years of screenwriting lecturing experience.
Movies are conceptualised and crafted by writers… So if you consider the advice “write what you know”, it’s no wonder the art of writing and screenwriting has come to be a go-to subject in film. An overt romance around writing
Quentin Tarantino has become a force in the filmmaking world. Having recently undone plans around a film called The Movie Critic, Tarantino remains at the forefront of film discussions thanks to his ability to push boundaries. Now synonymous with cinematic
When it comes to screenwriting, it can be a lonely journey. That’s why many writers decide to co-write projects, creating an environment where you can be held to account and know that you’re part of a team. As valuable as
When it comes to screenwriting, it doesn’t have to be a solitary effort. Sometimes having a co-writer can make all the difference. You need someone to challenge you, to complement you and to offer a different perspective to ensure your
It’s rare for anyone to refer to a film or movie as a motion picture, moving picture or photoplay. “Motion picture” is often reserved for filmmakers or marketing teams wanting to elevate their product (it is essentially a product) and
Film scripts lay the foundation for cinematic tapestries composed of many threads… the bedrock where characters, stories and emotional undercurrents are formed. As much as spectacular visuals and evocative performances can elevate a film, it’s the script that crystallises that