What Does Authentic, Ethical Storytelling Mean? (From Script)
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, contributor Valerie Kalfrin explores how writers have immense power and influence over people’s thoughts and worldviews, as she examines Martin Scorsese’s latest film Killers of the Flower Moon. Plus, columnist Leigh Medeiros offers up a list of climate villains for your writing, read exclusive interviews with Five Nights at Freddy’s co-writer and director Emma Tammi, The Holdovers scribe David Hemingson, The Irrational executive producer and writer Mark Goffman, and more!
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Ep. 506 – Making Low-Budget Western Movies with Joe Cornet
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker and actor Joe Cornet about his latest project as director/producer/actor, a horror movie called Night of the Caregiver (2023), and why he overcame the obstacles and made three westerns such as Gunfight at Rio Bravo (2023).
Who Needs Bad Guys When You Have Climate Villains?
Columnist Leigh Medeiros offers up a list of climate villains who can bring a fresh sense of 21st-century treachery to your screenplays.
Emma Tammi Joins the Conversation and Discusses Five Nights at Freddy’s
Five Nights at Freddy’s director and co-screenwriter Emma Tammi talks about how the story required a keen balance between humor and horror, and how she rose to the occasion.
Writing from the Heart: David Hemingson Talks About The Holdovers
Seacia Pavao, Focus Features
Screenwriter David Hemingson recently took the time to speak with Script magazine about his writing journey with The Holdovers.
Thoughts on Killers of the Flower Moon, Ethical Storytelling, and Writing Characters Unlike Yourself
Killers of the Flower Moon
What does authentic, ethical storytelling mean?
From Late Night to Action-Comedy: A Conversation with Freelance Screenwriter Jacob Lentz
Freelance; Jacob Lentz; Relativity Media
Jacob Lentz talks about how this story idea was initially led by character, how his research led him to read many books on PMCs, his writing process, and the learning curve of writing his first action-comedy film.
Breaking & Entering: The Making of a Showrunner – From “The West Wing” to “The Irrational,” A Conversation with Mark Goffman
Mark Goffman; The Irrational; NBC
From political speechwriter to prolific showrunner, Mark Goffman offers pointers for writers on pursuing your passions, bringing a unique perspective, and lessons learned from iconic mentors in his journey from the writers’ room to running the show.
Last Chance for Two Killer Deals from The Writers Store!
Sharpen your horror writing skills and learn how to write from real-life material led by industry experts in these two screenwriting bundles from The Writers Store.