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Screenplays
'The Tiger Rising': Children's Author Kate DiCamillo and Filmmaker Ray Giarratana Discuss a Story's Flexibility and Intention
Children's author Kate DiCamillo and filmmaker Ray Giarratana share with Script their collaboration process, how Ray's visual effects background came into play, and the realities of adapting a book to screen.
For Kids of All Ages: Writing The Family Script That Will Sell
Every writer knows that writing is hard but writing for children can be incredibly hard. This live webinar will cover the necessary ingredients to create a family-friendly narrative screenplay structure that is both compelling and appropriate.
Television
It’s All About Characters: An Interview with Sonja Warfield
'The Gilded Age' is gorgeous to look at and the drama is as rich as Downton’s. The historical drama is also a love letter to old New York. Former stand-up comedian, television writer, and author Sonja Warfield is co-writer and recently took the time to speak with Script contributor Sonya Alexander about her writing experience on the show.
Shaping Reality: An Interview with Prolific Emmy-Nominated Television Creator and Producer Mark Cronin
In this informative and candid interview, prolific reality television producer Mark Cronin shares with Scrip how he got his start in reality TV, from starting out as a comedy writer on 'The Howard Stern Show', the responsibility a reality TV producer carries in finding and shaping stories, and what he hopes the future of reality TV looks like.
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Career
3 Keys to Your Success in 2022
Script contributor Dave Trottier shares three actionable objectives to set yourself up for success as a screenwriter.
Believing in the Writer's Voice with Verve Agent and Partner David Boxerbaum
In this intimate conversation with David Boxerbaum, a renowned Verve Agent and Partner, he discusses with Script's Editor Sadie Dean his thoughts on the future of the spec market, the working relationship between managers and agents, and he addresses the elephant in the room question “what does an agent really do, and do I need one?” and so much more.
Interviews
Writing as Solace: An Interview with Rebecca Sonnenshine
'Archive 81' writer and creator Rebecca Sonnenshine speaks with Script about her new Netflix horror series.
How Screenwriters Julian Higgins and Shaye Ogbonna Created Nuance and Complexity in 'God's Country'
'God's Country' director and co-writer Julian Higgins and co-writer Shaye Ogbonna share with Script their approach to telling this specific story, their collaboration, working with Thandiwe Newton and shaping her character and the creative collaboration with their cinematographer Andrew Wheeler.
Writing Inspiration
3 Keys to Your Success in 2022
Script contributor Dave Trottier shares three actionable objectives to set yourself up for success as a screenwriter.
Ask the Coach: How Much Should I Plan My Writing Time?
Script contributor Jenna Avery shares seven ways to plan a productive and consistent writing routine in this month's 'Ask the Coach'.
Recent Stories
Taking the Feeling You Receive from Text and Turning it into Imagery with ‘Drive My Car’ Filmmaker Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
'Drive My Car' director and co-writer Ryûsuke Hamaguchi speaks with Script's Editor Sadie Dean about adapting Haruki Murakami's short story of the same name, what initially attracted him to the material, and what inspired him to become a filmmaker.
How Screenwriter Lauren Pomerantz Found Her Voice Writing 'Am I OK?'
'Am I OK?' screenwriter Lauren Pomerantz shares with Script how she's been able to process her story and the reality of seeing her story as a movie, writing the screenplay, and finding her voice during the creative process, and the importance of digging deeper as a writer.
Grounding the Complexity of the American Dream in 'Promised Land' with Writer and Creator Matt Lopez
'Promised Land' creator and writer Matt Lopez discusses his approach to telling this specific story about immigrants, his personal connection to the material, and his filmmaking influences as well as authors. Plus, Matt shares really invaluable advice for all writers when facing the page.
Sundance Film Festival 2022 – Day Four: Women at the Center
Script's Editor Sadie Dean virtually attends day four of the Sundance Film Festival, watching three very distinct films that carry very similar character instincts.
It’s All About Characters: An Interview with Sonja Warfield
'The Gilded Age' is gorgeous to look at and the drama is as rich as Downton’s. The historical drama is also a love letter to old New York. Former stand-up comedian, television writer, and author Sonja Warfield is co-writer and recently took the time to speak with Script contributor Sonya Alexander about her writing experience on the show.
SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: 415 - Breaking In By Writing A TV Movie
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Roslyn Muir, the writer of features such as 'The Birdwatcher' and wrote a book about writing "TV Movies called Writing A TV Movie." Topics include writing screenplays with a nine-act structure for The Hallmark Channel, Lifetime or Netflix and how writers groups on Facebook or Twitter can help.