5 Ways to Become a Successful Screenwriter by Not Writing (From Script)
In this week’s roundup brought to us by Script magazine, Barri Evins provides 5 powerful essentials that can help launch your screenwriter career—and they have nothing to do with writing. Plus, learn how to add effective plot twists to your stories, and read interviews with film historian Jeanine Basinger, Breathe screenwriter Doug Simon, and Humane filmmakers Caitlin Cronenberg and Michael Sparaga.
A Lifelong Student of Film: A Talk with Film Historian Jeanine Basinger
Film historian, scholar, and former Wesleyan University professor and recent Robert Osborne Award recipient Jeanine Basinger speaks fondly of her love and appreciation of film and her illustrious career.
Turner Classic Movies Film Festival’s Nod to Noir
Whether you’re a film scholar, a filmmaker, or simply a film lover, TCM Film Festival is an annual cinephile haven not to be missed.
SCRIPT SECRETS: Barbarian – Change Up!
Barbarian; Georgina Campbell; Hulu
How do you keep your screenplay unpredictable? We look at 2022’s Barbarian for the answers … and a technique I call the “Change Up!”, a major plot twist that completely changes everything in the story.
TRUE INDIE: Creators of “BAB On 3”’ Defy Ageism and Sexism in Hilarious New Indie Series
Rebecca Norris Resnick talks shop with the hilarious creative team behind “BAB ON 3!” an award-winning new indie series that tackles ageism, sexism, and the role of supportive female friendships in the entertainment industry.
A Family Dinner and a Global Disaster: A Conversation with Humane Director Caitlin Cronenberg and Screenwriter Michael Sparaga
Caitlin Cronenberg and Michael Sparaga talk about how the initial idea was formed around a simple note “family dinner” to their creative collaboration, tapping into their personal sibling dynamics, and building out the visual language (and horror) of the film.
Breaking & Entering: 5 Ways to Become a Successful Screenwriter by Not Writing
Unconventional advice! 5 essentials to launch your career. Powerful pointers by Barri Evins that have nothing to do with screenwriting. Do these starting now!
Waiting to Inhale: A Conversation with Breathe Screenwriter Doug Simon
Screenwriter Doug Simon spoke to Script Magazine about nailing pseudo-scientific technology, minimizing exposition, and his charmed collaboration with director Stefon Bristol.