Character Informing the Narrative (From Script)
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, dive into exclusive interviews with Lisa Frankenstein scribe Diablo Cody, The Taste of Things filmmaker Trần Anh Hùng, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves showrunner Chad Feehan. Plus, catch up on Tom Stempel’s hot takes on May December, American Fiction, and the latest season of Fargo.
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Ep. 519 – Building Relationships with Movie Distributors with Chad Ferrin
Chad Ferrin talks about his latest horror movie Scalper (2023) and how he has built relationships with producers and distributors over the years.
UNDERSTANDING SCREENWRITING: Families
Tom is writing about two films and one television series that deal with families: May December, American Fiction, and “Fargo,” but first an important announcement.
Communicating a Tone and a Feeling on the Page: An Interview with “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” Creator and Showrunner Chad Feehan
Creator and showrunner Chad Feehan speaks with Script about what initially attracted him to the material, working closely with executive producer and star David Oyelowo, communicating tone and feeling on the page, and more!
Gastronomy for the Soul: Trần Anh Hùng Discusses The Taste of Things
Trần Anh Hùng speaks with Script about his adaptation process, the beauty of a French meal and how it’s evoked on screen, the use of lighting, filming on limited locations, and more.
Character Informing the Narrative: A Conversation with Lisa Frankenstein Screenwriter Diablo Cody
Diablo Cody talks about where the idea of the story for Lisa Frankenstein originated, the challenge of writing no dialogue for a main character, why she loves collaborating with directors, and the importance of being a producer on the projects she writes.
Writing a TV Pilot in 2024 Ultimate Collection
There are more television/streaming opportunities than ever, and not all screenwriting formats and structures are the same. While there are some similarities between features and TV scripts, there are key differences that should be understood for anyone entering the TV market. In this carefully curated collection from The Writers Store, you will learn the key differences, how to develop and pitch TV ideas, how to map out a series, how to market your project, and more! If you have an idea for a TV Pilot or you haven’t had success with your current project, this is the collection for you!