IP or Not IP? (From Script)
In this week’s roundup brought to us by Script magazine, WGA writer Larry Postel dives into why original movies are better than those based on pre-existing IP, and read an exclusive interview with Pretty Problems indie filmmaker Michael Tennant on the post-festival journey of his film. Plus, learn how McDonald’s USA short film contest Spotlight Dorado is uplifting Latino storytellers with finalist Marissa Díaz and mentor Gloria Calderón Kellett.
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Ep. 491 – Austin Film Festival, How a Movie Gets Selected with Andy Volk
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Andy Volk, a programmer for the Austin Film Festival. Andy Volk gives us a step-by-step account of how an entry in the festival makes its way to being selected and what things in general, the festival programmers look for and gives tips on how to make the most out of attending the Austin Film Festival.
UNDERSTANDING SCREENWRITING: Cars and People
No Hard Feelings; Photo by Macall Polay; Sony Pictures Entertainment
We start with a lot of cars, then a bunch of people and their feelings: Fast X, You Hurt My Feelings, No Hard Feelings, Book Club: The Next Chapter.
How Michael Tennant Took His Shot with Indie Film Pretty Problems and How it Paid Off in Dividends
Michael Tennant returns to Script to talk about creative life post-festival run, the importance of the guerilla marketing mentality, working with a sales agent, and above everything else, being creative collaborators with people that support you and complement your strengths.
IP or Not IP? The Case for Original Voices in Screenwriting
When looking at the declining box office, let’s not blame the public for not coming out (and certainly not the writers).
How McDonald’s Spotlight Dorado is Helping Latino Storytellers Exist in the Filmmaking Ecosystem Long-Term
McDonald’s USA Spotlight Dorad Marissa Diaz; Gloria Calderón Kellett
Finalist Marissa Díaz and mentor Gloria Calderón Kellett recently spoke with Script about this incredible and life-changing opportunity, what the process has been like so far before production begins, why mentorship is important, and why it’s worth taking a chance on yourself to tell your stories.
Learn How to Write Effective Dialogue and How to Produce a Web Series
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