Characters with Dissociative Identity Disorder (From Script)
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, take a deep dive into what DID is and how it’s authentically or unauthentically portrayed by characters in some of the most popular films and television shows to date. Plus, get your calendars out! Script compiled a list of noteworthy screenwriting contests, fellowships and labs worth entering this year.
Screenwriting to Heal the Earth
Columnist Leigh Medeiros’s call to action will help writers get more in touch with their wild side.
Screenwriting Contests Calendar Dates and Prizes
Script magazine compiled a list of noteworthy screenwriting contests, fellowships and labs calendar dates, and prizes to help you create a strategy for entering writing contests.
Darth Vader, The Incredible Hulk, and Five Other Characters with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
It’s easy to see why DID and its causes make for strong stories. But while there are plenty of movies and television shows featuring people with DID, the ones that treat the topic with empathy for the lived experience are few and far between.
How Do Tropes Influence the Actual Relationship?: A Conversation with “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” Co-Creator and Showrunner Francesca Sloane
Francesca Sloane; Mr. and Mrs. Smith; Amazon; MGM Studios
Francesca Sloane, co-creator and showrunner, recently spoke with Script about the process behind building out the characters John and Jane Smith, how tropes influenced defining character moments, finding the tone of the show, and gave invaluable advice about breaking into television.
McDonald’s Spotlight Dorado Unveils Top Three Finalist Short Films, Championing Latino and Hispanic Representation in Film
Get ready to press play on the latest Spotlight Dorado lineup of short films from rising Latino and Hispanic filmmakers.
Writing Love: Techniques for Writing On-Screen Romance
Love and romance can be found in any genre, but do you know how to make it resonate with the audience, or how it should be written in different genres?