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How to Write a Treatment (with Film Treatment Examples)

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

how to write a treatment

Jason Hellerman

What Makes a Film Great? Here Are 6 Elements to Watch For

5 years ago by V Renée

V Renée

How to Write a Movie Synopsis That Sells (Free Template)

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

Here's How You Should Write a TV Commercial

1 year ago by Jason Hellerman

Commercial

commercial making

TV commercials

Free TV Commercial Script...

script template

commercial script

Jason Hellerman

Dallas Jackson on How to Write, Direct, & Produce a Movie with Blumhouse

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

Film Crew Positions And Why All Jobs on a Movie Set Matter

2 years ago by George Edelman

George Edelman

Here's How to Shoot and Edit Different Kinds of Dialogue Scenes

2 years ago by Jo Light

Jo Light

The 20 Best Screenwriting Books You Should Get Right Now

1 year ago by Jason Hellerman

screenwriting advice

Screenwriting Book

screenwriting

Best Screenwriting Books

Jason Hellerman

Ethos, Pathos, Logos and the 20 Most Effective Ways to Advertise [Infographic]

1 year ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

What Are the Symbols in 'Parasite' and What Do They Mean?

10 months ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

What's "The Scorpion and the Frog" Fable and Why Do People Reference It?

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Scorpion and the Frog

Jason Hellerman

Understanding Film Theory: An Essential Guide

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

What is a Spec Script (and How to Write One)

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

Try Our Screenplay Beat Sheet (Free Template)

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

Calculating Minutes Per Page of a Script? Here Are Some Helpful Tips

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

This Video Essay on 'Fleabag' Will Make You an Expert on Perspective

2 years ago by Jo Light

Jo Light

Why Everyone Hates Your Short (Or Awkwardly Pretends They Haven’t Seen It)

2 weeks ago by Oakley Anderson-Moore

Oakley Anderson-Moore

How Bill Hader Drives His Creativity for 'Barry' [Video]

2 years ago by Jo Light

Jo Light

22 Tips on the Pixar Storytelling Formula

9 years ago by Ryan Koo

Pixar Storytelling Formula

Screenwriting tips

Ryan Koo

How to Write Character Development [FREE Worksheet]

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

character

Character arc

character development

screenwriting

Jason Hellerman

What's a Writers' Room and How Do They Work?

1 year ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

4 Changes to Michael Scott That Saved 'The Office' and Made it a Hit

1 year ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

What Is a Non-Linear Narrative and How Do You Write One?

1 year ago by Jason Hellerman

nonlinear narrative

parallel plot

subvert the narrative

fragmented narrative

Jason Hellerman

How to Write Great Character Descriptions (with Examples)

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

character

screenwriting

Jason Hellerman

Learn to Write a TV Show Bible With Our Show Bible Template

2 years ago by Jason Hellerman

Jason Hellerman

8 Great Sources of FREE Public Domain Footage for Your Documentary!

5 years ago by Oakley Anderson-Moore

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Advice for Rookies?

6 years ago by whatever

whatever 388

Stop Motion Legos

6 years ago by Mitchell Cannon

lego

stop motion

Mitchell Cannon

Director

234

What is your favorite film making moment?

6 years ago by Alex Smith

Alex Smith

Documentary/Cinematographer

1529

Our 2018 Screenwriting Contests are Open!

3 years ago by Justine Owens

Justine Owens

Business Manager

731

International Young Filmmakers competition - on Cyber Abuse

4 years ago by Sara Williams

Sara Williams 83

Shore Scripts Early Deadline 31st May!

4 years ago by Justine Owens

Justine Owens

Business Manager

731

Why didn't my Doritos ad make it past the semifinalists round?

6 years ago by Dallin Wells

Dallin Wells

Director/Producer/Editor/Writer/DP/Actor

297

Bun In The Oven (Comedy Web Series) - Episode 5

5 years ago by Chris Weir

Chris Weir

Creator / writer / actor

226

Call for Entries! 2017 CineYouth Festival

4 years ago by CineYouth Festival

CineYouth Festival 71

Our Judges have spoken!

3 years ago by Justine Owens

Justine Owens

Business Manager

731

Made in NY Fellowship

5 years ago by John Matson

John Matson

Sales and Marketing Manager

216

Are You an Asian-American Filmmaker in the DMV Area?

3 years ago by Dennis Chan

Dennis Chan 81

2016 BlueCat Screenplay Competition ONE WEEK TO EARLY DEADLINE!

6 years ago by Claire Stanton Lee

Claire Stanton Lee

Coordinator

258

Calling Directors - THE SHINY LIVESTREAM

4 months ago by Shiny Show

Shiny Show 247

Sell screenplay or make the movie on my own?

6 years ago by Dennis Mirza

writing

directing

Dennis Mirza

Nomad Filmmaker

I made a new filmmaking series

5 years ago by Zach Goodwin

Zach Goodwin 83

30 Minutes movie

5 years ago by sathish kumar

Panasonic GH4

sathish kumar

director/editor/cinematographer/story writer

Where Are All The LA Film People?

6 years ago by Ian

Los Angeles

California

FilmLyfe

Ian 165

Feedback on my short film

5 years ago by Mark Angelil

Mark Angelil

Film Maker/Graphic Designer

142

Filmmaker Magazine Presents: Michel Gondry Masterclass

5 years ago by John Matson

John Matson

Sales and Marketing Manager

216

I've just created my first 'proper' short - please critique!

5 years ago by KC

KC 99

Script Beats

6 years ago by Daniel Neo

beats

Daniel Neo 88

Anyone else feel this way?

5 years ago by Daniel LLOYD

short