This is a good example to show how films have reached this point of feeling formulaic.
This is a good example to show how films have reached this point of feeling formulaic.
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 ...
Ticket prices are higher than ever. It's no surprise that the bar continues to be raised for highest grossing film. Back when Titanic hit the record tickets were roughly between $5-$9. Nowadays its upwards of $15 a ticket. Therefore is it fair to call Avatar the most successful film ever? There's a great article in ...
Every now and then young people from around the industry learn how to centralize information to make it easier to look up. A recent one popped up around town that helps you keep track of the latest specs being shopped around town or open writing assignments (OWA). As for open directing assignments (ODA) that changes ...
This group called La Blogotheque in France has the most interesting music video project. They basically film spontaneous concerts from a wide variety of groups. It definitely feels fresh! Looks like they will be getting signed to William Morris Endeavor (WME) Check it out: LA BLOGOTHEQUE VIDEOS
It’s a time for Hollywood to descend upon the snowy town of Park City, Utah. For those who are not familiar with Sundance, it’s a festival that began in 1978 with the help of Robert Redford in order to attract American filmmakers to film in Utah. Over the decades it has grown into one of ...