Backstory is Ruining Your Script (From Script)
In this week’s roundup brought to us by Script magazine, script coach Tim Schildberger gives insight on how to engage your reader without drowning in a sea of unnecessary backstory, read an exclusive interview with Reveille independent filmmaker Michael Akkerman about taking creative liberties when writing a true story, and catch up on the latest film reviews.
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Ep. 495 – Shooting The Astrid Experience on an iPhone with Cal Barnes
This week, Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Cal Barnes about how he shot his movie The Astrid Experience on an iPhone and the benefits of making a feature with an iPhone.
INDIE SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Reveille Writer-Director Michael Akkerman
Michael Akkerman discusses diving into this true story, taking creative liberties, the film’s serendipitous location, and being open to his actors’ character suggestions.
Mob Land Film Review
Saban Films
Despite shortfalls, Mob Land’s nontraditional twist puts on the moves and makes a worthwhile viewing.
Backstory is Ruining Your Script
Too many writers sabotage their scripts in the first ten pages. Completely destroying any chance of attracting attention with one, simple word. Backstory.
Gran Turismo Film Review
Columbia Pictures; Photo Credit: Gordon Timpen
Blomkamp and crew give us an intimate look at the world of high stakes, elite racing, portraying it as glamorous and dangerous.
The Last Voyage of the Demeter Film Review
Universal Pictures
Bragi F. Schut and Zak Olkewicz’s script isn’t loaded with colloquialisms and doesn’t flounder in the territory of folklore. They feed us just enough info about Dracula to pique our interest but keep his origins murky.