Screenwriting

How To's | Screenwriting

Buying and Selling the Rights to Adapt a Film

1 Jan , 2009 | Written by Kate Fitzgerald | Posted by:

In the second of a two-part series on adaptation, Kate Fitzgerald provides information about negotiating rights from the point of view of a filmmaker and a writer. (Last month, she offered advice on how to shape a screenplay based on a book.)

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Company/Organization Profiles | Film Analysis | Los Angeles | Massachusetts | Screenwriting

How to Utilize Story Development Services

1 Jan , 2009 | Written by Mere LaTour | Posted by:

Mere LaTour describes the benefits of seeking outside help with telling an effective cinematic story, whether fictional or documentary.

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How To's | Screenwriting

Adapting a Novel or Non-Fiction Work to Film

1 Dec , 2008 | Written by Kate Fitzgerald | Posted by:

In the first of a two-part series on adaptation, Kate Fitzgerald offers advice on how to shape a screenplay based on a book. Next month she'll describe how to secure the rights.

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Interviews | Screenwriting

The Critical Importance of a Quality Script

1 Jul , 2008 | Written by Raúl daSilva | Posted by:

Industry veteran Raúl daSilva outlines the basics of script writing to help filmmakers assess the framework on which their film will be built.

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Interviews | Screenwriting

A Dynamic Duo

1 Jun , 2008 | Written by Ellen Mills | Posted by:

Screenwriters Diana Dell and Carol Dingle of Malden, MA talk creativity, collaboration, and how they optioned yet another screenplay.

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Interviews | Los Angeles | Screenwriting

The Writing Life is Never on Hold

1 Feb , 2008 | Written by Cheryl Eagan-Donovan | Posted by:

Eliot Norton Award-winning playwright, screenwriting teacher, and Boston native Jami Brandli checks in from Los Angeles with her thoughts on writing for screen versus stage, wooing Disney execs, and striking.

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Interviews | Screenwriting

Three Point Shot

1 Nov , 2007 | Written by David Pierotti | Posted by:

The Portsmouth, NH filmmaking team of Thomas and Heidi Tosi transition from shorts into feature filmmaking with Dribbles, screening at two festivals this month.

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Reports | Screenwriting

LA Redux

1 Aug , 2007 | Written by Randy Steinberg | Posted by:

A New England-based screenwriter unloads a bag full of scripts in Los Angeles, again.

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Interviews | Screenwriting

The Souls of Black Girls

1 Aug , 2007 | Written by Nikki Chase | Posted by:

Daphne Valerius tackles beauty, media, and self-image in The Souls of Black Girls, screening at the Roxbury Film Festival this month.

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Interviews | Screenwriting

Maine Event

1 Jul , 2007 | Written by Eric Aron | Posted by:

Experimental filmmakers Devon Damonte and Nancy Andrews talk about the making of their films being showcased at the 2002 Maine International Film Festival this month.

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