When you're new to the game and super eager to get a film project going, it is easy to get excited about meeting industry pros and hope they can … [Read more...] about How NOT To Get Your Screenplay Read (For Smart Screenwriters)
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Visualizing Your Success as a FilmMaker
I can tell you that I've used the technique of visualizing to achieve many of my goals in life, and I still do it daily. There's a famous phrase, … [Read more...] about Visualizing Your Success as a FilmMaker
How To Survive The Movie Business
It’s easy to fall into a rut when you’re living inside it, never realizing that things are changing around you. If you’ve spent the last few years … [Read more...] about How To Survive The Movie Business
How To Make Your First Feature Without Going Bonkers
If you're making short films, sooner or later you're gonna start brainstorming ways to make your first feature film. This makes sense. As an ambitious … [Read more...] about How To Make Your First Feature Without Going Bonkers
Five Ways To Succeed As a Modern Filmmaker
Over the years I have learned a thing or two about Hollywood. I have also realized there are distinct differences between filmmakers who jump in the … [Read more...] about Five Ways To Succeed As a Modern Filmmaker
How To Use Foreshadowing In Your Screenplay
A screenwriter sent me an email saying she understands the need for foreshadowing but wasn't sure how to do it. Of course when it comes to using … [Read more...] about How To Use Foreshadowing In Your Screenplay