As screenwriters, we also tend to wear multiple hats to get our scripts filmed---which is why I wanted to share the article below. It spells out why all film festivals are not created equal. (Just like all screenplay competitions!) Nine... Continue Reading →
Back to share some short film wisdom is guest blogger, filmmaker Harvey Puttock. Thanks, Harvey, we're excited to have you back on the Beat! I recently wrote and directed a short film called Yes, Virginia that we’re currently crowdfunding on... Continue Reading →
Joining us today is a guest blogger, filmmaker Harvey Puttock. Our thanks to Harvey for his valuable insight! Take it away Harvey! Let’s be honest, screenwriting can be tricky, otherwise, everyone would be doing it. But it’s a new year,... Continue Reading →
Why not learn from the masters? Thanks to this video from Studio Binder, and writer/director Arnon Z. Shorr's spot-on insight, we can learn a few tricks to apply to our writing (and filmmaking). You'll have to go over to YouTube... Continue Reading →
While you can probably find these several places online, Gotham Writers has put together a whole series of "Tips from the Masters." Today's master is writer/director Billy Wilder known for many great films, but my favorite is "Some Like It... Continue Reading →
Gotta love handy infographics that breakdown something we'd all like to do -- given the time, crew, actors, money and a kickass script. Wait! We all have the script! For a basic breakdown of the elements that would go into... Continue Reading →
The power of a short film! Vimeo is an amazing platform to promote your work and add something concrete to your resume. To prove the point, check-out Reality Bites, a funny short film about the benefits of dating a zombie.... Continue Reading →
Daily Dose: Career Move Ever think of joining a film crew? Maybe it's to learn more about writing by seeing a script filmed. Or maybe it's to meet people who could one day help you succeed as a screenwriter. Or... Continue Reading →
Daily Dose: Filming Skills I've been following Ashley Scott Meyers' blog for a long time. He does regular interviews with screenwriters, as video blogs, but also offers plenty of solid industry advice on his blog Sell Your Screenplay.com. And not... Continue Reading →
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