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5 Tips on Better Filmmaking from Director Sean Baker

4 years ago by V Renée

V Renée

The 10 Most Inventive Screenplays of 2017

4 years ago by Christopher Boone

Christopher Boone

Download Screenplays for 'Get Out', 'Darkest Hour', 'Coco' and More Award Contenders

4 years ago by Christopher Boone

Christopher Boone

This Infographic Gives You 30 Ways to Brainstorm Film Ideas

4 years ago by V Renée

infographic

ideas

brainstorming

V Renée

How Michael Showalter Turned Rejection Into a Successful Directing Career

4 years ago by Oakley Anderson-Moore

Michael Showalter

Wet Hot American Summer

The Big Sick

SAG-AFTRA Foundation

Oakley Anderson-Moore

Watch: How Wes Anderson Uses Age to Define Character

4 years ago by Justin Morrow

Wes Anderson

the royal tenenbaums

The Life Aquatic with Steve...

Justin Morrow

4 Paths to Writing for Non-Fiction

4 years ago by Rachel Elizabeth Seed

Strong Island

Memories of a Penitent Heart

The Central Park Five

Dirty Wars

docnyc 2017

docnyc

Rachel Elizabeth Seed

5 Ways to Use MacGuffins So They Don't Completely Ruin Your Film

4 years ago by V Renée

macguffin

Video Essay

V Renée

5 Ways to Nail Comedy Cinematography from 'Home Alone' DP Julio Macat

4 years ago by Randall Esulto

julio macat

sight sound and story

panel

storytelling

Camera angle

Randall Esulto

2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Filmmakers

4 years ago by V Renée

gifts

giftguide

holiday gift guide

V Renée

Download Screenplays for 'Thor: Ragnarok', 'War for the Planet of the Apes' and More Award Contenders

4 years ago by Christopher Boone

2017 Screenplays FYC

thor ragnarok

thor

war for the planet of the apes

downsizing

screenplay

Christopher Boone

Download Screenplays for 'Lady Bird', 'The Florida Project', and 'The Disaster Artist'

4 years ago by Christopher Boone

Christopher Boone

'QUEST': How a Director Shepherded His 10-Year Production Into Theatrical Release

4 years ago by Max Winter

Max Winter

Watch: How to Write Dialogue for a Normal Person, Not a Movie Character

4 years ago by Jon Fusco

new york film festival 2017

Jon Fusco

5 Ways to Be Your Own Best Script Doctor

4 years ago by Ela Thier

Ela Thier

Why ‘Fits and Starts’ Director Laura Terruso Thinks You Should ‘Say Yes to Everything!’

4 years ago by Oakley Anderson-Moore

hello my name is doris

sxsw 2017

Oakley Anderson-Moore

Watch: What Makes a Perfect Movie Villain (It's Not What You Think)

4 years ago by Max Winter

Max Winter

A Massive List of Winter 2018 Grants All Filmmakers Should Know About

4 years ago by Oakley Anderson-Moore

sundance institute

tribeca film institute

Oakley Anderson-Moore

Download Screenplays for 'Last Flag Flying', 'The Beguiled' and More Award Contenders

4 years ago by Christopher Boone

Christopher Boone

6 Pragmatic Screenwriting Tips From the Writers of 'The Big Sick', 'Get Out' and More

4 years ago by Christopher Boone

Christopher Boone

Download Screenplays for 'Logan', 'Guardians Vol. 2' and More Award Contenders

4 years ago by Christopher Boone

2017 Screenplays FYC

LOGAN

guardians of the galaxy vol 2

thank you for your service

Christopher Boone

What the 'Deadpool' Co-Creator Thinks is the Best Starting Point for Creating Characters

4 years ago by Romel Rodriguez

deadpool

how to create a character

how to create a antihero

how to create a super hero

Romel Rodriguez

Download Screenplays for 'Three Billboards', 'The Shape of Water' and More Award Contenders

4 years ago by Christopher Boone

2017 Screenplays FYC

Three Billboards Outside...

Christopher Boone

Watch: Is David Fincher Actually a Pop Artist?

4 years ago by Max Winter

Max Winter

Watch: How to Build Empathy in a Horror Film (And Why It's So Important)

5 years ago by Max Winter

Max Winter

Watch: Three Extremely Human Tactics Taika Waititi Uses to Make His Stories Relatable

5 years ago by Max Winter

Taika Waititi

Eagle vs Shark

Boy

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Things We Do in the Shadows

Video Essay

Max Winter

Watch: Take a Look Back at the Films That Inspired 'Baby Driver' and 'Drive'

5 years ago by Max Winter

Max Winter

What You Need to Know to Write Exposition Like a Pro

5 years ago by V Renée

V Renée

Download Screenplays for 'Mudbound', 'mother!', 'Okja' and More Award Contenders

5 years ago by Christopher Boone

first they killed my father

the meyerowitz stories

breathe

the man who invented christmas

Christopher Boone

Win a $30,000 Grant for Your Short, Feature, Doc or Series Pilot From ScreenCraft Film Fund

5 years ago by Christopher Boone

Christopher Boone

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Our Short Film Fund 2 is now Open.

2 years ago by Justine Owens

#screenwriting #scriptwriting...

Justine Owens

Director of Contests

901

Our Short Film Fund is returning soon!

2 years ago by Justine Owens

#screenwriting #scriptwriting...

Justine Owens

Director of Contests

901

FREE AUDIO WORK!

2 years ago by Michael Miller

Michael Miller

Audio Engineer

Screenwriting tips ?

2 years ago by Saki Yutukuri

Saki Yutukuri

Screenwriter and Filmmaker

Can I use a news article as a the basis of a screenplay

2 years ago by Donovan Wilson

options

news

copywrite

Donovan Wilson

Filmmaker

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2020 Short Film Fund Finalists Announced!

2 years ago by Justine Owens

#screenwriting #scriptwriting...

Justine Owens

Director of Contests

901

From visual in my head to Screenwriting

2 years ago by Vagmita Swaroop

Vagmita Swaroop

Student

2020 Short Film Fund | Final Deadline | 2nd May

2 years ago by Justine Owens

#screenwriting #scriptwriting...

Justine Owens

Director of Contests

901

How do I rise above other no budget films?

2 years ago by David Cunningham

David Cunningham

freelance filmmaker/photographer

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Stuck on storyline... scriptwriting help/suggestion is appreciated :)

2 years ago by Vinay

#screenplay #scriptwriting ...

Vinay

Script writer

Finding Indie Directors for Screenplay?

2 years ago by Chris Rin

Chris Rin

Screenwriter

Are our backs against the wall with novelty in film making?

2 years ago by Santanu Bhattacharjee

film making creativity novelty

Santanu Bhattacharjee

Filmmaker

2020 Short Film Fund - Regular Deadline

2 years ago by Justine Owens

#screenwriting #scriptwriting...

Justine Owens

Director of Contests

901

Screenplay

2 years ago by Usman Haider

Usman Haider

Actor

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Is dialogue needed in films? A multi-awarded silent drama short.

2 years ago by Stelios Kouk

Stelios Kouk

Filmmaker

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Visual Artists & Storytellers Wanted!

2 years ago by Maine Media Workshops+College

Maine Media Workshops+College

HR|Business Manager

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Our 2020 FEATURE & TV PILOT Contest Is Now Open!

2 years ago by Justine Owens

#screenwriting #scriptwriting...

Justine Owens

Director of Contests

901

Shore Scripts 2020 Short Film Fund Is Now Open!

2 years ago by Justine Owens

Justine Owens

Director of Contests

901

Newbie looking for mentor

2 years ago by Clément VIAUD

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mentor

newbie

Clément VIAUD 106

2019 Order of Winners Announced

2 years ago by Justine Owens

Justine Owens

Director of Contests

901

Join BRIC's Black Box Filmmaking Program

2 years ago by BRIC Media Education

BRIC Media Education 106

What is your favourite movie?

2 years ago by Jenny

film

Jenny 156

2019’s Feature and TV-Pilot Winners Announced

2 years ago by Justine Owens

Justine Owens

Director of Contests

901

Writing a screenplay

2 years ago by Marcos Cotlar

Single location

short horror films

Marcos Cotlar

Production Assistant

193

Screenwriting

2 years ago by Marcos Cotlar

Single location

short horror films

Marcos Cotlar

Production Assistant

193

I'm making a dark comedy short film and need your help!

2 years ago by Vasile Berde Luca Stefan

Vasile Berde Luca Stefan

Writer/Director/Editor

242

Shore Scripts 2019 Feature & TV-Pilot Finalists!

2 years ago by Justine Owens

Justine Owens

Director of Contests

901

2019 Feature & TV-Pilot Quarter-Finalists!

3 years ago by Justine Owens

Justine Owens

Director of Contests

901

How to use a short as a proof of concept for investors.

3 years ago by Byron Q

proof of concept

horror shorts

Short Films

Byron Q

Writer/Director

293

Can I talk about pop culture in my short film?

3 years ago by Mark Jon Davies

Mark Jon Davies 84