Category Archives: Scripts

Robert Mckee Story: Learn the basics

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

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Want to follow the latest scripts?

There's a new resource out there called SCRIPT SHADOW which reviews some the latest studio scripts out there. Check it out: Script Shadow

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Staying ahead of the curve!

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 ...

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What are the new specs or writing assignments?

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 ...

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Spec Market. What Spec Market?

Specs are original script ideas by writers. Not too long ago when the business had been flourishing, specs were sold every week. In today's market this happens only very occasionally. The recent trend of pre-branded awareness has scared studios away from taking risks on original ideas anymore. Seems depressing news to hear as a writer ...

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