Everyone should keep an eye out for this documentary PRESS PAUSE PLAY. The subject is fascinating and undeniably true. Here is a brief description from the website: A new generation of global creators and artists are emerging, equipped with other points of reference and other tools. The teachers arenʼt certified schools anymore - itʼs web sites, discussion ...
Check out this short created by a USC grad student. Apparently Spielberg was reported commissioning the short. Click the link to check out: HEAD ON
If you've been curious about the basics of screenwriting. A good book to read or seminar to take is by Mr. Robert Mckee. He's known worldwide for breaking down the basics of storytelling for screenwriters. His course is widely recommended by various people around the industry. Check out his website: Robert Mckee Story
The top grossing director of all time. Check out the talk he gave at TED that inspired him to make his Hollywood blockbusters Check it out: Cameron talking at TED To see other talks by incredible people visit TED's website : TED: Ideas Worth Spreading
There's a new resource out there called SCRIPT SHADOW which reviews some the latest studio scripts out there. Check it out: Script Shadow
Everyone who pitches a movie in this business will automatically associate it with proven successes. For example, "this is 300 meets DARK KNIGHT" or "This is SUPERBAD meets THE HANGOVER". Its a common technique because of course people want to show where a similar movie had success. The problem with that mentality is that EVERYONE ...
Around the time Jim Carrey was paid $20 million to star in the CABLE GUY birthed the era of quotes. From then on actors were able to set the bar very high in terms of how much they got per movie. Recently with the decline in revenue studios no longer can keep signing the big ...
Nikki Fink is a reporter that revolutionized entertainment reporting with her blog DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD. This is where nearly everyone in Hollywood gets the latest breaking news about what's going on in the business. Its a standard resource to know in this town. Check it out: Deadline