Through proper representation, cultural diversity, and equality, Hollywood could make wonders and unravel new ways to elevate the craft of storytelling that entices our imagination, speaks the truth, and brilliantly captures the beauty and struggles of humanity without compromising its structural integrity.
Hollywood is a tough industry to break into but it is certainly not impossible. Let’s take an in-depth look into screenwriting contests and how they could help get one’s foot in the door.
Paul Schrader is a master storyteller with credits like 'Taxi Driver', 'Raging Bull', 'Master Gardener', and more on his resume. Let's take a look at what sets him apart from the rest.
We sat down with Brazilian filmmaker, Bruna Cabral, to discuss her journey from being a law school graduate to working in independent film and the process of bringing a sensitive topic like Alzheimer's to film in her award-winning short, 'Piece of Me.'
Joan Wai, the director of the Academy's Nicholl Fellowships sat down with us to answer questions and give advice about screenwriting, competitions, and breaking into the film industry.
Eagle-eyed viewers may notice various breadcrumbs throughout 'Her' that allude to Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix) and Samantha (Scarlett Johansson) living in a post-capitalist future, struggling to shed the lingering effects of a market-driven society of the not-so-distant past.
The study of film and its effect on human development has been a hotly debated and ever-growing field over the years, but it was Arthur P. Shimamra who coined the term "psychocinematics" to examine the way films affect our mental processes.
In praise of Tim Burton's storytelling, tear jerking masterpiece, which offered all of the emotion and none of the Johnny Depp.
Pixar has turned itself into a household name, racking up countless awards and universal praise. So what's the secret to their timeless storytelling?
Development hell is an industry jargon commonly used by key players to depict the extensive process of shaping a material or script into its best possible form before it gets the coveted green light for production.
This article is about those teachers that have stood out, that have challenged the norm, and made us question the basics and what we deem as fundamental. Highlighting what I think to be the most insightful tips on the craft of Screenwriting, I will list just a few, and hope that it will enlighten those who have reached a wall in their script or feel they need to make the hero/ heroine’s goal a little more challenging/relatable.
Hollywood studios and writers have now reached a tentative agreement, but how can AI truly be compatible with the role of screenwriters.
'Everything Everywhere All At Once' has been a massive success that's pushed the boundaries of what's possible in cinema and storytelling. We got a chance to sit in on a breakdown of its creation with the film's writers and directors, "The Daniels."
Let’s examine how the concept of writing what you know can gain the attention of industry professionals and how you can sell it in the competitive market.
Warner Bros. just became the first, among the major studios, to turn towards Cinelytic and their artifical intelligence programming to help in the greenlighting of projects; and while this can be a scary sign of things to come, it's not time for creatives to panic just yet.
In the years since 'Good Will Hunting' the two of them had never again gotten together to write a screenplay, that's about to change - with Ridley Scott directing.
Check out our sit down with Jeff Bonnett, Hollywood screenwriter as we talk in depth about the screenwriting process, pitching a screenplay to studios, Christmas movies, Lindsay Lohan taking the lead in his movie 'Falling for Christmas,' and more.
Onscreen diversity is greatly needed, but when diverse casting decisions are announced without story reasons, is diversity in danger of becoming a gimmick?
Billy Wilder is a name that instantly comes up in conversation, especially if you're in film school or simply an enthusiast who lives and breathes cinema. His films, achievements, and wisdom have been the foundation of books and the inspiration behind films that have graced the silver screens throughout the years.
From blockbuster films such as 'Lord of the Rings' to TV series such as 'Game of Thrones', let’s break down the various factors as to why adaptations have become a vital part of the industry.
Writing is such a personal and solitary endeavor that the fear of judgment and rejection often leads to writers keeping their work to themselves. But can your screenplay make it in the industry without proper feedback?
Whether your screenplay is written in three or five acts, an audience can only truly appreciate a complete story, so I say why not implement a proven form that has satisfied audiences for over two thousand years.
We explore one of Hollywood's strangest reoccurring phenomena, "twin films." Exemplified in films like 'Capote' and 'Infamous' — with one striking Oscar gold with the other being relegated to irrelevancy.
Since 2005, film executive Franklin Leonard, has been putting out this annual list of the best unproduced screenplays, and this week, the 2020 version was released by Showtime's Desus and Mero.