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Cast and Crew

Building a Real Sense of Presence with 'Conversations with Friends' Director Lenny Abrahamson

By Sadie DeanMay 13, 2022
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Cast and Crew

Bringing Truth to Comedic Characters: An Interview with ‘WOKE’ Co-Star T. Murph

By Sadie DeanMay 11, 2022
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Screenwriter Interviews

Stepping Into the Past: An Interview with 'Tokyo Vice' Showrunner and Creator J.T. Rogers and Cinematographer Diego García

By Patrick DevittMay 10, 2022
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Cast and Crew

Interview with SXSW Short Film 'Homesick' Cinematographer Cory Fraiman-Lott

By Sadie DeanMay 6, 2022
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Cast and Crew

Think-Film Impact Production Founder Danielle Turkov Wilson on Her Innovative Vision

By Michael Lee SimpsonApr 19, 2022
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Cast and Crew

Interview with Sundance Short Film 'You Go Girl' Cinematographer Tyler Maddox

By Sadie DeanMar 9, 2022
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Cast and Crew

Making the Cut: An Interview with 'Appendage' Editor and Producer Alex Familian

By Sadie DeanFeb 23, 2022
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Cast and Crew

INDIE SPOTLIGHT: An Interview with Producer, Actress, and First Bloom Films Co-Founder, Katherine Waddell

By Sadie DeanFeb 10, 2022
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Cast and Crew

Conceptualizing a Modern Day Film Noir with 'Last Looks' Director Tim Kirkby

By Sadie DeanFeb 4, 2022
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Cast and Crew

Interview with 'Power of the Dog' Editor Peter Sciberras

By Susan KouguellJan 26, 2022
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Film Directing

Spanish Director Luis Prieto Talks Storytelling, Filmmaking Craft and His Latest Film, ‘Shattered’ Starring John Malkovich

By Michael Lee SimpsonJan 14, 2022
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Cast and Crew

Shaping Reality: An Interview with Prolific Emmy-Nominated Television Creator and Producer Mark Cronin

By Sadie DeanDec 14, 2021
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Cast and Crew

How Design Impacts and Elevates Storytelling with Production Designer Angran Li

By Sadie DeanDec 6, 2021
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Screenwriter Interviews

Redefining a Genre with 'The Voyeurs' Writer-Director Michael Mohan

By Sadie DeanSep 8, 2021
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Screenwriter Interviews

How Filmmakers Gita Pullapilly and Aron Gaudet Found Loss and Redemption with QUEENPINS

By Sadie DeanSep 7, 2021
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Screenwriter Interviews

Finding Honesty in Dark Corners with 'No Man of God' Director Amber Sealey

By Sadie DeanAug 25, 2021
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Film Directing

Why I Wrote My Book "What’s the Story? The Director Meets Their Screenplay"

By Peter MarkhamMay 10, 2021
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

From Script to Screen: Shooting the Subtext in Martin Scorsese’s 'Taxi Driver'

By William DickersonApr 29, 2021
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Screenwriter Interviews

Interview with 'Wrong Turn' Director Mike P. Nelson

By Sade' SellersFeb 19, 2021
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Film Reviews

UNDERSTANDING SCREENWRITING: Tom is Writing About…Directors?

By Tom StempelJan 20, 2021
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Film Directing

Directing for Writers: Me, Direct? Yup, You!

By Kevin ResnickDec 9, 2020
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Screenwriter Interviews

Writer/Director Todd Robinson on "The Last Full Measure," Adapting a True Story, and the True Importance of a Hero's Journey

By Jeanne Veillette BowermanOct 2, 2020
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Film Reviews

UNDERSTANDING SCREENWRITING: Harley Quinn and Abraham Lincoln, Together at Last!

By Tom StempelAug 12, 2020
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Screenwriter Interviews

SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY: Director Agnieszka Holland ("House of Cards") Discusses War-Time Drama, "Mr. Jones"

By Ashley Scott MeyersJul 20, 2020
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Cast and Crew

SYS Podcast Special Edition: Ashley Scott Meyers Shares Casting Tips Behind "The Rideshare Killer"

By Ashley Scott MeyersFeb 14, 2020
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Screenwriter Interviews

INTERVIEW: Writer-Actor India Ennenga on Working with Hollywood Legends on "The Irishmen" and the Values of a Writing Background

By Natalia MegasDec 4, 2019
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Documentary Filmmaking

INTERVIEW: 63 UP Director Michael Apted

By Susan KouguellOct 17, 2019
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Becoming Alan Smithee - Mistakes Screenwriters Turned First-Time Directors Should Avoid

By Paul PedittoSep 6, 2019
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Cast and Crew

CROSS ROAD: Katherine Johnson of Sheepshed Entertainment on Building Your Team

By Dan GoforthMay 24, 2019
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

INTERVIEW: Director Lena Khan on Diversity, Financing, Disney and More

By Sabina GiadoMar 8, 2019
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Screenwriter Interviews

CROSS ROAD: The Little Women of Clare Niederpruem

By Dan GoforthSep 19, 2018
There is a kindred spirit in Hollywood, who's offered help, advice and information to film business newbies for years. Marty Lang interviews the alter ego that has been a beacon to the entry-level Hollywood worker for a long time: The Anonymous Production Assistant.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

ALTERNATE ROUTES: The Good Samaritan of the Film World – The Anonymous Production Assistant

By Marty LangJun 13, 2018
With more writers making the move from desk chair to director’s chair, the question on many a scribe’s mind becomes when stepping behind the camera: How can I do it, too? 
Screenwriting How-To Articles

Behind the Camera: From Writer to Director - Lights, Camera, Confidence

By Script MagazineApr 25, 2018
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Learning to Love Film Scheduling and Budgeting, For Writer-Producers

By Paula LandryFeb 21, 2018
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

IT DEPENDS: What is Film Packaging?

By Christopher SchillerFeb 9, 2018
Director, screenwriter and author, Stephen Chbosky (Perks of a Wallflower), talks with Script about the making of his new family film, Wonder.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

INTERVIEW: Stephen Chbosky on Wonder

By Andrew BloomenthalJan 10, 2018
Film collectives are popping up around the country. Marty Lang shares information about a new collective dedicated to filmmaking in the Nutmeg State that gives state residents a place to go to help make their projects happen, a place they call the Nutmeg Institute.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

ALTERNATE ROUTES: Harnessing Your Home State - Film Collectives and the Nutmeg Institute

By Marty LangJan 9, 2018
Writer/Director Aaron Sorkin spoke with Script magazine about bringing the unusual story of Molly's Game to the screen in his directorial debut.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

INTERVIEW: Aaron Sorkin on Molly's Game

By Andrew BloomenthalDec 29, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Susan Kouguell Interviews I, Tonya Editor Tatiana S. Riegel

By Susan KouguellDec 29, 2017
Collaborating with friends has always been a tightrope act. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman gives tips to help you not lose the friendship over the course of a project.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

BALLS OF STEEL: Collaborating with Friends - The Walk of Shame

By Jeanne Veillette BowermanDec 20, 2017
Marty Lang shares examples of the possibilities writers and filmmakers can create for themselves by making short films.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

ALTERNATE ROUTES: Using Short Films to Develop Your Stories

By Marty LangNov 14, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

SCRIPT GODS MUST DIE: Writer On Set Etiquette

By Paul PedittoNov 1, 2017
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Screenwriter Blogs

Jane Campion Talks Top of the Lake, The Piano, Writing and Moviemaking

By Susan KouguellSep 11, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Catching Up With Screenwriter Lukas Hassel On Winning HollyShorts and Producing/Directing His Short Screenplay

By Natalia MegasAug 14, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

ALTERNATE ROUTES: Smartphone Filmmaking for Screenwriters

By Marty LangAug 8, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Behind the Scenes of BIG SONIA: A Small Story Writ Large in Film

By Cheryl LaughlinJun 16, 2017
Susan Kouguell Speaks with The Foster Portfolio Filmmaker Danielle Katvan at Tribeca Film Festival
Screenwriter Blogs

Susan Kouguell Speaks with The Foster Portfolio Filmmaker Danielle Katvan at Tribeca Film Festival

By Susan KouguellMay 1, 2017
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Screenwriter Blogs

Susan Kouguell Speaks with Filmmaker Agnès Varda

By Susan KouguellApr 14, 2017
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Screenwriter Blogs

MICRO-BUDGET HOW TO: Adapt a Play to Film on a Micro-Budget, Part 1

By Paula LandryApr 14, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

ALTERNATE ROUTES: Way Out-of-the-Box Screenwriting

By Marty LangApr 11, 2017