So you want to get into making short films – after all, it’s where many of the greatest directors started. Here are five essential books for any budding short film writer.
Since we’re in the midst of 'Ocean’s 8' mania following its release earlier this month, we've compiled a list of screenplays for some of Hollywood's action-adventure classics that you can read for free now.
Not satisfied with saturating the taxi industry, Uber is set to disrupt the publishing industry too by launching its very own magazine. To ease your nausea, we’re turning our attention away from the commercial world and towards the friendly and creative world of indie film
We once overheard Hal Croasmun – president of ScreenwritingU – complain to one of his students that when he told people he taught screenwriting for a living, most were astonished such a profession existed.
The Raindance Film Festival is one of the oldest and most respected fests on the circuit. Currently, Raindance is running a movie pitching contest with free entering, which anyone can submit to with as many pitches as they’d like. The only limitation is the number
With the success of film franchises like 'Harry Potter', 'Twilight', and 'The Hunger Games', it should come as no surprise that Hollywood loves to adapt best-selling novels, especially book series. Writers are beginning to change the way they approach the development of a story.
When it comes to the world of filmmaking, there’s only so much you can learn at college – the most powerful lessons are taught through real-life experience. While film school might be a good option for many budding directors and writers, you might be surprised to
After a burst of inspiration at the Edmonton International Film Festival where Reel Shorts founder Terry Scerbak felt compelled to share some of the phenomenal short films she saw, Reel Shorts was born.
Getting your screenplay read can be hard. Getting it produced as a theatrical film can seem like something only possible in your wildest dreams. However, for many scriptwriters who featured on The Black List, this dream became reality when their entries were picked up by
It’s a tough world out there for a screenwriter. The competition is fierce and the industry is cutthroat. To help guide you in the right direction and sift through the fodder, here are ten of the best screenwriting contests, competitions, and fellowships that are worth