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November 7, 2015
6 Hollywood Execs on the Art of Selling a Screenplay
Selling a screenplay is the ULTIMATE goal of every screenwriter. (That and trying to find screenwriting agents who will actually return their calls.)
But selling a screenplay is NOT some mythical process: it requires dedication, professionalism and a sense of humor when things don’t go according to plan.
So, here are 6 Hollywood execs on mastering that strange art of selling a screenplay:
Selling a Screenplay Tip #1: Write a MOVIE, Not Just a Screenplay“There’s less development money out there and studios are looking to tighten their belts. They aren’t looking to go out and acquire seven specs a month and see what works. They’re looking for movies. [The screenplay] has to be great. Things with a good concept and average execution aren’t selling in meaningful ways…Studios think, ‘We want to greenlight a movie without spending $600K to pay expensive writers to fix it.”
-Julian Rosenberg, Circle of Confusion literary manager and producer
http://variety.com/2014/film/spotlight/screenwriting-a-good-script-isnt-enough-be-great-1201363935
Julian Rosenberg @jrosenberg10 | Twitter
Summary: It’s more important than ever before when trying to sell a screenplay that your screenplay is polished from start to finish. Even if you have the best idea that the studi
o has seen in weeks, if the script isn’t great, they’ll opt for one that will be cheaper to make. Take as many drafts and as many readers as it takes to make your screenplay as perfect as can be before you send it anywhere.
Selling a Screenplay Tip #2: Use Every Ace You Have
“Once you’ve honed your writing skills, you need to hone your networking skills. While nearly all film and television companies have a strict policy against reading unsolicited material, this should not deter you from trying to get your script on their radar screens through other means. Don’t hesitate to utilize any and all Hollywood-related contacts you may already have, no matter how remote: an old college pal who is now an entertainment attorney, a distant cousin working in an agency mailroom, or a buddy whose SoCal bar is frequented by actor types.”
-Alison Haskovec, independent producer and consultant for Scott Free Television who has worked in feature development at Radar Pictures and Intermedia Films
http://www.creativewritingandwriters.com
Summary: The film industry is still one that relies heavily on who you know. One of the best ways to get your screenplay noticed and in the right exec’s hands is to use every connection you’ve got. Network, network, network! Whether it’s film school classmates who’ve made it past the mailroom at a studio, or a friend of a friend’s half-brother’s girlfriend– use whatever you’ve got and make it count.
Selling a Screenplay Tip #3: Don’t Complain“There are huge barriers to entry in the movie and television business. There always have been. It’s a simple question of numbers and reality. And your choice is, really, to complain about how hard it is to get representation or to go out there and do something so amazing that the representation finds you.”
-Brian Koppelman, writer, director and producer whose credits include Ocean’s 13 and Solitary Man
Brian Kopelman @briankoppelman | Twitter
http://www.indiewire.com/article/gues...
Summary: Once you have a completed screenplay, a good screenplay, it’s your job as a screenwriter to get it noticed in any way possible. Let’s say you don’t have any network connections, what do you do? This is where you have to get creative. How about shooting a couple pages and posting it on Youtube? What about moving to LA and finding out where the big execs get their coffee? It’s a tough business to crack into, but it’s not impossible. You just have to be creative.
Selling a Screenplay Tip #4: Enter (Reputable) Contests“First, contests: If you finish very well in a competition, it’s easier to get your work read, period. Studios, producers, and agencies frequently look at the winners of established contests. However, most winning scripts don’t get sold or produced; contests tend to be judged on artistic merit, not commercial viability. When evaluating a contest, research how well the winners have done—did any deals follow? Will the contest get your work in front of real industry contacts?”
-Jane Friedman, 20 years of experience in the publishing industry including work as the publisher and editorial director at Writer’s Digest and columnist for Publishers Weekly
https://janefriedman.com/how-to-sell-your-screenplay
Jane Friedman @JaneFriedman | Twitter
Summary: You need to do your research, but screenplay contests are still a viable way to get your screenplay read and eventually sold. If you do well at some of the high-profile contests, your chances of agents knocking on your door will increase greatly. If nothing else, the feedback that some of the contests provide could help you re-work another draft. As long as you don’t waste all your money on entry fees, contests are definitely worth a shot!
Selling a Screenplay Tip #5: Think (and Write) Outside the Box“Once in a blue moon, you’ll find that script that sells for a million dollars: the one with the great hook, or the four-quadrant tentpole movie, but to be honest, really breaking these young voices, we’re having a lot of success with stuff that’s a little ‘left-of-center…the execution of the writing, a writer with a really unique, fresh voice, is what seems to be getting everyone excited.”
-Tanya Cohen, WME agent who has also worked at Verve and Paradigm
http://variety.com/2014/film/spotlight/screenwriting-a-good-script-isnt-enough-be-great-1201363935
Summary: Fresh voices with unique perspectives and characters is what could really open doors for you as a writer. Even if the studios don’t buy your screenplay, they may hire you to write another of their projects. They want to see something they haven’t seen before. Make sure your voice comes through and that your angle is unique. Borrow from your own life experiences and allow your passion to come through on the page. Don’t write a movie that you’ve already seen, write one you’d want to see.
Selling a Screenplay Tip #6: Create a Pitch of Your Script“You need to get really good at pitching. We live in a very fast paced world. The people interested in buying your scripts are very time-deficient. They are also multitasking and processing a great number of ideas at the same time. The reality is that once you have caught their attention you have quite literally two minutes at most to hook them in with your idea and get them to ask you for more.”
-Elliot Grove, founder of Raindance, film producer, screenwriter, author, and film teacher
http://www.raindance.org/9-golden-rules-to-selling-your-screenplay
Summary: This is where being concise really matters. In order to get the right people interested in your screenplay, you need to perfect the way in which you describe it to them. Know your story inside and out, know it’s strengths, it’s most interesting parts and what sets it apart. And don’t just perfect your verbal pitch, make sure you have a killer logline to go with it. This is all potential agents and producers have to go on when they initially hear of your script– make it count!
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October 28, 2015
Screenplay Contest Dos and Don’ts the Competition Doesn’t Want You To Know About
Screenplay contest – a waste of time or a sure-fire way to break into the industry?
While there are some duds out there, there are reputable screenplay competitions that have helped shape and kick start many writing careers. Do your homework and make sure you’re submitting your very best work and you might just walk away with cash in your pocket and invaluable industry contacts. Here are some tips from Screenplay Contest experts.
Screenplay Contest Do’s and Don’ts Tip #1 : DO Go With the Establishment“Submit to a contest that is respected by the industry and has been around for several years. The more established the contest, the more attention you’ll get if you win or place as a finalist.”
-Susan Kouguell, screenwriter, filmmaker and author of Savvy Characters Sell Screenplays
Susan Kouguell (@SKouguell) | Twitter
Summary: Choose your contests wisely! Make sure that if you’re sending in the cash to submit and going to all the trouble of polishing your script for the contest that you’re sending it to one that will benefit you if you win. Winning contests is a great way to break into the industry so choose ones who have real connections and a strong networking-possibility.
Screenplay Contest Do’s and Don’ts Tip #2: DO Start Late“I’d hazard about 95% of spec screenplays start far too early in the story, usually because they introduce us to characters for an extended period so we ‘care’ about them. This means the reader is asked to ‘wait’ for the story to start … Scripts need to hit the ground running.”
-Lucy V. Hay, head reader for the London Screenwriter’s Festival, novelist, script editor and blogger.
http://www.scriptmag.com/features/submissions-insanity-11-win-screenwriting-competitions
Lucy Hay (@Bang2write) | Twitter
Summary: Don’t bore the readers! They’re reading hundreds and hundreds of scripts, make your beginning so compelling that they don’t immediately toss it in the reject pile. Start with action and get the story moving right away.
Screenplay Contest Do’s and Don’ts Tip #3: DON’T Enter Big-Budget Fare
“Keep in mind that the industry professionals who sponsor some of these film and TV competitions do so in order to find good producible material, hopefully for lower rather than higher budgets. Therefore, entering a screenplay in a genre with a story that screams “high budget” lessens the writer’s chances of winning.”
-Lynne Pembroke, screenwriter, poet, script analyst and owner of Coverscript.com
http://www.author-me.com/nonfiction/contestadvice.htm
Summary: Be mindful of your genre. Sci-Fi and Action typically have high budgets so do your best to write a script that wouldn’t be astronomical to shoot. If the contest is looking for low-budget material to produce, they’ll be more likely to choose your script if it’s economical.
Screenplay Contest Do’s and Don’ts #4: DO Get Some Feedback (Beforehand)“Before you even send your script in, have at least five people who are not related to you in any way read it and give you honest feedback. Pay attention to their comments objectively. If all agree that the “yellow-sweater-wearing lady” is completely unnecessary, she probably is.”
-Melissa L. Pilgrim, freelance writer, screenwriter, playwright, and script consultant.
https://inktip.com/sa_article_page.php?pg=53
Summary: Ask for feedback! You can’t be afraid of criticism when you’re submitting your script to be critiqued so make sure it’s polished. Get feedback wherever you can and listen to it! Even if the consensus is to cut your favorite scene, if your readers don’t like it, it probably needs work and the judges won’t like it either.
Screenplay Contest Do’s and Don’ts Tip #5: DO Search for a Killer Title“Give your screenplay a really great and memorable title! It’s the first thing a reader sees and you’ll have a better chance if the title is interesting and makes the reader want to open the script.”
-Elizabeth English, founder of Moondance International Film Festival and competition.
http://www.writing-world.com/screen/film2.shtml
Summary: Make sure your screenplay makes a great first impression! Your title should be clever and fun and pique the judges’ interest. It should imply what the story is about while also enticing them to keep reading. Make it count! A good title can set the tone for the entire screenplay.
Screenplay Contest Do’s and Don’ts Tip #6: DON’T Skip Structuring Your Story“What else do the judges like? Structure. If you’re unlucky enough to have a judge who reads the first ten pages and then flips right to page 25, then you want to give them what they are looking for. There are plenty of books on structure out there… A solid structure makes for an easy read. And an easy read is one thing that judges like.”
-Greg Gasawski, screenwriter and playwright, winner of John Golden Award for Playwriting, Chesterfield Writer’s Film Project, and one of the judges of The Chesterfield Writer’s Film Project.
http://www.brainsofminerva.com/2010/07/06/film/winning-tips-for-screenplay-competitions/
Summary: A screenplay contest isn’t the time to challenge the Three Act Structure convention. Judges want to see a writer educated in screenwriting. They want to see one who has done their homework. Make sure your act breaks and turning points fall in the right places– the judges will appreciate it.
Screenplay Contest Do’s and Don’ts Tip #7: DO Research“Perform your due diligence. Internet searches help weed out fake contests who don’t award cash prizes to actual entries. In hard economic times, many agencies or other film organizations run contests to improve their cash flows rather than discover new talent.”
-J. Gideon Sarantinos, film and TV writer and owner of script consultant company, Script Firm.
https://gideonsway.wordpress.com/2011/09/09/five-myths-of-screenwriting
J Gideon Sarantinos @jgsarantinos
Summary: Be wary of fake contests! While there are tons of reputable contest out there, there are also a lot of duds just looking to collect money. Make sure the contests have real winners with real prizes and make sure the people who run them have real connections in the industry. A quick internet search will show you which ones are real and which ones should be avoided.
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7 Screenplay Structure Tips from the Pros
Screenplay structure isn’t just ONE of the most important aspects of screenwriting – it is THE most important aspect of screenwriting. It’s the foundation holding together your entire story idea.
Your idea may be fantastic, but an idea AIN’T an entire story. When structured correctly, with the perfect balance of characterization, dialogue, tension and twists, your idea can transform from a few thoughts to screenplay gold. So how do you ensure your screenplay’s structure is sound? Here are a few screenwriting tips from the pros to keep you on track:
Screenplay Structure Tip from the Pros #1: Don’t Turn Your Back on 3-Act Structure“Poor old three-act structure. It gets hammered away at, like an old punching bag, every time someone wants to challenge the primacy of the formulaic Hollywood screenwriting methods.”
-Jennine Lanouette – Screenwriting teacher who has taught at Lucas Films, Pixar, and Film Arts Foundation.
Don’t underestimate the power and importance of the Three Act Structure. Following it doesn’t make your script unoriginal– there are countless ways to make your story new and groundbreaking while still adhering to this structure with a proven track record.
Screenplay Structure Tip from the Pros #2: Do What Hasn’t Been Done“Try to make each line AND scene as unique as possible.”
– Jonathan Ames, “Bored to Death” writer and novelist.
http://filmmakermagazine.com/42928-top-10-screenwriting-tips-from-script-to-screen/#.VifnHX6rSUk
It’s true, with thousands of movies out there and countless stories that have already been told, as a writer you’ll unavoidably be borrowing from other films. The last thing you want to do is create a story that the audience feels they’ve seen before, so do your best to make each individual scene unique.
Screenplay Structure Tip from the Pros #3: “Third Act is Your Race to the Finish Line”“Everything has been setup and the final payoff(s) are coming in…The Protagonist is heading towards this Third Act deliverance where the final decision is made and the action is resolved thereby allowing the theme of the story to be revealed.”
– Christopher Wehner, writer, screenwriter and blogger for screenwritersutopia.com
http://www.screenwritersutopia.com/article/ad4457b0
Allow your 3rd Act to help tie everything up and reveal and solidify the story’s themes. If your previous acts have been written correctly, your story’s message will come through seamlessly. How has your character changed because of what he/she has been through in the previous acts? What have they learned and who are they now?
Screenplay Structure Tip from the Pros #4: Lay a Foundation With Act One“Act One is your opportunity to lay the foundation for your entire story. It’s the point at which you have to communicate what your protagonist’s normal, everyday life is like before Act Two starts and (as the kids put it) “ish goes cray-cray.” It should feel fun and easy and compelling and natural.”
-Brett Wean, writer, actor and teacher of Improv
http://www.scriptmag.com/features/improvising-screenplays-five-key-elements-act-one
Act One literally sets the scene for the rest of your story. First impressions are important. Make sure the world you create is interesting, relatable, and allows your readers to get a sense of who the characters are BEFORE the madness begins. Lay a strong foundation that the rest of the story can stand on and make sure you interest viewers/readers from the very beginning
Screenplay Structure Tip from the Pros #5: Make the MidPoint Same…But Different“The trickiest part is inventing that turning point on page 60. It must change the course of the story, yet keep the hero pursuing the same goal…You must come up with something that will literally turn the script around, making the audience gasp.”
– Jengo Robinson, professional Scrip Consultant and writer of eight feature films.
http://www.movieoutline.com/articles/screenplay-structure-in-four-easy-pieces.html
Make sure your second act turning point is one that won’t disappoint your audience. This pivotal moment will drive the action through to your third act and if it’s weak, your ending will fall apart.
Screenplay Structure Tip from the Pros #6: Cut, Cut, Cut“It’s astonishing how much you can cut and still tell your story.”
– Henry Bean, writer-director, The Believer
http://filmmakermagazine.com/42928-top-10-screenwriting-tips-from-script-to-screen/#.VifnHX6rSUk
Nothing screams amateur like a screenplay that is way too long. There is always room to cut. Cut anything that drags on, anything that doesn’t benefit the story, and anything that isn’t your best work. Make sure every word you keep has a purpose, and let the high-quality content shine through.
Screenplay Structure Tip from the Pros #7: Center Everything Around the “Lowest” Moment“The middle of your story stretches out like a vast expanse of blank pages. Blank pages are scary in general. But blank pages from Act Two are downright terrifying. One way to tackle this problem is to figure out how Act Two ends, aka your hero’s ‘all is lost moment.’ If you do that, the middle of your screenplay will be much, much easier to finish.”
-H.R. D’Costa, author of several screenwriting books including Story Stakes and Trough of Hell and owner of scribemeetsworld.com
http://scribemeetsworld.com/2014/screenplay-writing/all-is-lost/
Sometimes, it pays to work backwards, especially when you’re in the toughest part of your screenplay to write–usually Act II. We know that the turning point is important here, but if you figure this part out first, the beginning of Act II will come much more easily and will insure that your story doesn’t meander aimlessly.
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October 15, 2015
Screenplay Coverage Pros and Cons (Does it “Pay” to Play?)
Screenplay coverage is kinda like a Nicholas Cage movie. When it’s good, it’s “Raising Arizona,” “Moonstruck,” “Matchstick Men” awesome. But when it’s bad, it’s “Left Behind/Ghost Rider” awful. (And will end up costing you a ton of money in the process.)
So, here’s a quick breakdown on the pros (and cons) of script coverage to help educate you on the process – and help you avoid getting ripped off.
What is Screenplay Coverage?
Screenplay Coverage is a written analysis of your screenplay breaking it down into a brief synopsis, comments and a grade. Is it worth it to pay for this service?
Screenplay Coverage PRO: The Price is Right
If you’ve completed a screenplay and need to know how it fares against others in the market, obtaining Script Coverage is significantly cheaper than paying a Script Consultant or Script Doctor which usually costs thousands. (Script coverage will usually cost $50-$200.)
Screenplay Coverage CON: Everyone Does Coverage a Little “Different”
There are different coverage styles out there. Different companies follow different formats, feedback tone, and level of feedback. This range can be confusing to a writer if they’re expecting to get feedback of one variety, and get something very different. (Or if they feel their money wasn’t worth the service provided.)
Screenplay Coverage PRO: Coverage Can Point You in the Right Direction
If you have a general sense of what’s working or not working in your screenplay, screenplay coverage will help confirm that. It’s a good way to make sure your script is doing what you intended it to do and that there aren’t major flaws with it.
Screenplay Coverage CON: Coverage can Kill Your Confidence
If you pay for one of the cheaper services, and the reader is making nothing off their work, they may be more likely to write rude, opinionated responses rather than offer constructive criticism. This is why it pays to do your research before submitting.
Screenplay Coverage PRO: Coverage Provides an “Honest” Industry View of Your Script
If you’re paying a script consultant thousands of dollars, they’ll be more likely to sugar-coat your analysis. Whereas, generally, script coverage gives you an honest opinion of where your screenplay ranks. (Especially if you’re able to find somebody who STILL works in the industry.)
Screenplay Coverage CON: Coverage Doesn’t Always Go Into Much Detail
If your screenplay needs a lot of work, and you need someone to line-by-line provide you with instruction, screenplay coverage isn’t for you. You should look into a Script Consultant who will be able to provide a deeper analysis. (Or maybe even start your own writer group.)
Screenplay Coverage PRO: You’ll Actually See Coverage, If You Pay
Studios may write up coverage on your screenplay if they get a hold of your script, but you’ll likely never see the feedback or know if it passed. Paying for the service will allow you to actually see the comments, so you can make the necessary tweaks before submission.
Screenplay Coverage CON: Some Coverage Companies are Shady
Know the warning signs! If you see a screenplay coverage site with a price too good to be true, unprofessional website, no work experience from the readers that you recognize as reputable companies, no name of a person in-charge, no positive praise posted to their site– run away! There are good ones out there, don’t use one that will definitely get you nothing.
Screenplay Coverage PRO: There are a lot of Good Coverage Providers Out There
Know what to look for when you’re shopping around. Look for positive reviews, professional looking websites, reasonable fees, and a company that emails/calls you back. If the reader is someone who has worked in the industry at studios before, they’ll have a better sense of what they’re looking for.
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October 2, 2015
How to Make Your Own Movie Trailer (in 12 Simple Steps)
Unless you’re a mongo movie studio owned by a multi-national company, then it’s likely you’ll need to make your own movie trailer.
So, here are 12 steps for maximizing your DIY movie trailer experience for total awesomeness — and audience interaction.
How to Make Your Own Movie Trailer (in 12 Simple Steps) from scriptbully
(If you’re looking to improve your overall game, check out our resource on “How to Direct a Movie.”)
12 Tips for Making Your Film’s Trailer
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #1: Know what’s at stake
Description: There is no better way to market your movie than through a good trailer. In the age of YouTube and viral videos, a good trailer can quickly find an audience for your film. Know your target audience. Know what they’ll love about your film, and don’t mess it up!
http://www.microfilmmaker.com/tipstrick/Issue14/Edit_Trl.html
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #2: Have someone else make your trailer
Description: I know you know your film better than anyone else, but that is exactly why you should not make the trailer. You know too much. You’re too familiar with it. You’ll fill in the gaps your trailer may leave subconsciously which could result in a confusing trailer. Plus, you’re too biased. Your favorite part that needs to be in the trailer, may not actually make sense there.
http://filmmakermagazine.com/37093-first-impressions/
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #3: Keep it structured
Description: Your trailer needs to tell a mini story. In most cases, this means following the 3-Act Structure. Don’t just throw a highlight reel at the audience.
http://www.fastcocreate.com/3031012/9-short-storytelling-tips-from-a-master-of-movie-trailers
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #4: Leave out the parts that aren’t working and lead with your best material
Description: In a dream world, your film in perfect without flaws, but in reality, there probably are a few things that don’t exactly work perfectly. It may seem obvious, but don’t put these in the trailer! Lead with your best material! Even bad movies can have an amazing trailer and that’s because they break down what works and leave out what doesn’t.
http://www.microfilmmaker.com/tipstrick/Issue14/Edit_Trl.html
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #5: Hook people immediately
Description: Attention spans are at their all-time low, it’s imperative that you hook the audience immediately. Whether that be with a funny joke, a clever bit of dialogue, or a great song, you have to get the audience to pay attention from the first second.
http://www.fastcocreate.com/3031012/9-short-storytelling-tips-from-a-master-of-movie-trailers
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #6: Keep building
Description: Your trailer needs to always be escalating. It needs to be getting funnier as it goes if it’s a comedy, scarier as it goes if it’s for a thriller, and more dramatic if it’s a drama. You need to take the audience to the peak and leave them there so that they’ll be begging for more.
http://www.fastcocreate.com/3031012/9-short-storytelling-tips-from-a-master-of-movie-trailers
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #7: Be efficient
Description: With a movie trailer, you have to cram in an entire movie in just a few minutes which means you have to be extremely resourceful when it comes to what clips you use. Opt for shots and pieces of dialogue that accomplish multiple things. Make sure nothing is wasted and that every frame has its purpose.
http://filmmakermagazine.com/37093-first-impressions/
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #8: Know the genre conventions, but…
Description: Know the genre conventions– what typically happens in a comedy trailer, documentary trailer, love story trailer– but don’t let your reliance on them make your trailer boring. You need your movie to stand out from all the others. You need your audience to decide that something about yours is both different and worth seeing.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/jun/16/how-to-make-a-movie-trailer
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #9: Know your movie
Description: When it comes to trailer-making time, you’re going to have to decide what will best suit your story. Would you trailer benefit from a narration or is that too overdone? Has it won any festivals? Would tooting your horn and listing them be helpful to an audience or off-putting? Can you throw in “Based on True Events” or will that cheapen it? Know who your audience is.
http://filmmakermagazine.com/37093-first-impressions/
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #10: Rely on music to keep the rhythm
Description: For a movie trailer, your rhythm is everything and music can help with that immensely. Rhythm will help you build anticipation which is what a trailer is all about. It will also help establish the tone of your film. Find the right music and your job will be much easier.
http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/selling-the-sizzle-how-to-create-an-effective-trailer-and-get-yours-done-free
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #11: Never resolve anything
Description: Leave your story open-ended and keep the audience guessing. Don’t answer any questions for them. You don’t want to give too much away or the audience won’t feel they need to see your movie. Keep them guessing, raise the stakes, and make them wonder what will happen next.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/jun/16/how-to-make-a-movie-trailer
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #12: Have a great ending
Description: Your audience will remember what they see at the end of your trailer before they remember what was at the beginning– so make it great! It’s often a good idea to end with a joke, even in the most serious of films–it’ll allow the audience to understand that even though the film is heavy, there are still some light-hearted moments.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/jun/16/how-to-make-a-movie-trailer
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How to Make Your Own Movie Trailer
Unless you’re a mongo movie studio owned by a multi-national company, then it’s likely you’ll need to make your own movie trailer.
So, here are 12 steps for maximizing your DIY movie trailer experience for total awesomeness — and audience interaction.
How to Make Your Own Movie Trailer (in 12 Simple Steps) from scriptbully
12 Tips for Making Your Film’s Trailer
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #1: Know what’s at stake
Description: There is no better way to market your movie than through a good trailer. In the age of YouTube and viral videos, a good trailer can quickly find an audience for your film. Know your target audience. Know what they’ll love about your film, and don’t mess it up!
http://www.microfilmmaker.com/tipstrick/Issue14/Edit_Trl.html
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #2: Have someone else make your trailer
Description: I know you know your film better than anyone else, but that is exactly why you should not make the trailer. You know too much. You’re too familiar with it. You’ll fill in the gaps your trailer may leave subconsciously which could result in a confusing trailer. Plus, you’re too biased. Your favorite part that needs to be in the trailer, may not actually make sense there.
http://filmmakermagazine.com/37093-first-impressions/
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #3: Keep it structured
Description: Your trailer needs to tell a mini story. In most cases, this means following the 3-Act Structure. Don’t just throw a highlight reel at the audience.
http://www.fastcocreate.com/3031012/9-short-storytelling-tips-from-a-master-of-movie-trailers
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #4: Leave out the parts that aren’t working and lead with your best material
Description: In a dream world, your film in perfect without flaws, but in reality, there probably are a few things that don’t exactly work perfectly. It may seem obvious, but don’t put these in the trailer! Lead with your best material! Even bad movies can have an amazing trailer and that’s because they break down what works and leave out what doesn’t.
http://www.microfilmmaker.com/tipstrick/Issue14/Edit_Trl.html
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #5: Hook people immediately
Description: Attention spans are at their all-time low, it’s imperative that you hook the audience immediately. Whether that be with a funny joke, a clever bit of dialogue, or a great song, you have to get the audience to pay attention from the first second.
http://www.fastcocreate.com/3031012/9-short-storytelling-tips-from-a-master-of-movie-trailers
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #6: Keep building
Description: Your trailer needs to always be escalating. It needs to be getting funnier as it goes if it’s a comedy, scarier as it goes if it’s for a thriller, and more dramatic if it’s a drama. You need to take the audience to the peak and leave them there so that they’ll be begging for more.
http://www.fastcocreate.com/3031012/9-short-storytelling-tips-from-a-master-of-movie-trailers
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #7: Be efficient
Description: With a movie trailer, you have to cram in an entire movie in just a few minutes which means you have to be extremely resourceful when it comes to what clips you use. Opt for shots and pieces of dialogue that accomplish multiple things. Make sure nothing is wasted and that every frame has its purpose.
http://filmmakermagazine.com/37093-first-impressions/
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #8: Know the genre conventions, but…
Description: Know the genre conventions– what typically happens in a comedy trailer, documentary trailer, love story trailer– but don’t let your reliance on them make your trailer boring. You need your movie to stand out from all the others. You need your audience to decide that something about yours is both different and worth seeing.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/jun/16/how-to-make-a-movie-trailer
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #9: Know your movie
Description: When it comes to trailer-making time, you’re going to have to decide what will best suit your story. Would you trailer benefit from a narration or is that too overdone? Has it won any festivals? Would tooting your horn and listing them be helpful to an audience or off-putting? Can you throw in “Based on True Events” or will that cheapen it? Know who your audience is.
http://filmmakermagazine.com/37093-first-impressions/
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #10: Rely on music to keep the rhythm
Description: For a movie trailer, your rhythm is everything and music can help with that immensely. Rhythm will help you build anticipation which is what a trailer is all about. It will also help establish the tone of your film. Find the right music and your job will be much easier.
http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/selling-the-sizzle-how-to-create-an-effective-trailer-and-get-yours-done-free
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #11: Never resolve anything
Description: Leave your story open-ended and keep the audience guessing. Don’t answer any questions for them. You don’t want to give too much away or the audience won’t feel they need to see your movie. Keep them guessing, raise the stakes, and make them wonder what will happen next.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/jun/16/how-to-make-a-movie-trailer
Make Your Own Movie Trailer Tip #12: Have a great ending
Description: Your audience will remember what they see at the end of your trailer before they remember what was at the beginning– so make it great! It’s often a good idea to end with a joke, even in the most serious of films–it’ll allow the audience to understand that even though the film is heavy, there are still some light-hearted moments.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/jun/16/how-to-make-a-movie-trailer
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September 25, 2015
How 9 Pros Got Their Screenplay Ideas
Think screenplay ideas come perfectly wrapped for professional screenwriters? In this presentation we share how nine professional film scribes found their script ideas – and the strategies that you can use to find your next story idea.
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Screenplay Ideas Origin Story #1: Start with a strong title and go from there
Description: Woody Allen loved the title Midnight in Paris but he couldn’t decide what would happen to his character at midnight. Once he figured that out, the rest came easily. You have to lay the groundwork first, and then the fun begins.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/midnight-in-paris-woody-allen-279390
Screenplay Ideas Origin Story #2: Come up with one compelling scene and see where it takes you
Description: When Diablo Cody set out to write Juno, she had just one scene in mind–one where a pregnant teenager interviews parents who might adopt her baby. She took that one scene and created a whole story around it.
http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/improve-my-writing/diablo-cody
Screenplay Ideas Origin Story #3: Take a great “What if” question and explore answers to it
Description: Lloyd Braun, the chairman of ABC, was on vacation watching Cast Away when he came up with an idea for Lost. It started with a series of questions: What if a group of strangers survived a plane crash? How would you reinvent yourself in a world where your past didn’t matter? How do you get home? He got JJ Abrams to write a pilot and the process took off from there.
http://uproxx.com/tv/2014/09/how-j-j-abrams-and-damon-lindelof-tricked-abc-into-creating-lost/
Screenplay Ideas Origin Story#4: Write what you know
Description: Cameron Crowe penned two screenplays by writing about his real life experiences. His tales of the rock world while working for Rolling Stone would inspire Almost Famous and his social-experiment posing as a high school student for a second senior year would become Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
http://www.theuncool.com/bio/
Screenplay Ideas Origin Story #5: Borrow and be inspired by other’s work
Description: Quentin Tarantino is known for referencing and playing homage to the films that inspire his later work. Tarantino gives credit to approximately 80 different films that inspired his classic film, Kill Bill.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2004/apr/06/features.dvdreviews
Screenplay Ideas Origin Story #6: Write everything down– every thought, every feeling– and see what you get
Description: Spike Jonze was inspired by Charlie Kaufman’s approach to writing Synecdoche, New York: “On Synecdoche, New York, which I was originally going to direct, [Kaufman] said he wanted to try to write everything he was thinking about in that moment – all the ideas and feelings at that time – and put it into the script. I was very inspired by that, and tried to do that in [Her].”
http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2013/sep/09/spike-jonze-her-scarlett-johansson
Screenplay Ideas Origin Story #7: Be inspired by news stories
Description: Spike Jonze got the idea for Her when he read an article about a website that allowed users to chat-online with an A.I. He bounced the idea around for many years and eventually came up with the story that would become Her.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2013/sep/09/spike-jonze-her-scarlett-johansson
Screenplay Ideas Origin Story #8: Wing it and see what you come up with under pressure
Description: Aaron Sorkin thought he was just having lunch with a TV producer but when he got there, realized the group of producers and agents were expecting a full-fledged show pitch. Borrowing from ideas he’d explored in The American President, he blurted out an idea that would become The West Wing.
http://www.indiewire.com/article/aaron-sorkin-on-how-he-almost-didnt-pitch-the-west-wing-and-why-the-newsroom-is-ending-20140630
Screenplay Ideas Origin Story #9: Be a doer, not a dreamer. Don’t procrastinate, write!
Description: Don’t waste time dreaming and act. Shonda Rhimes summed it up best in her Dartmouth Commencement Address, “Perfect is boring and dreams are not real. So you think, ‘I wish I could travel.’ Great. Sell your crappy car, buy a ticket to Bangkok, and go. Right now. I’m serious. You want to be a writer? A writer is someone who writes every day, so start writing.”
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~commence/news/speeches/2014/rhimes-address.html
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September 24, 2015
10 Classic Film Scripts To Boost Your Screenwriting Dialogue
Writing film scripts that get noticed requires a great concept. But that getting screenplay actually read (all the way through) means having some killer dialogue. (For some studio execs, that’s the only part of a screenplay they’ll actually read.)
So, here are 10 classic film scripts to add to your library and help you boost your dialogue screenwriting repertoire.
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Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #1: Goodfellas
Description: Not only does Goodfellas serve as one of the prime examples of voiceover done right, but it also is packed with realistic dialogue all screenwriters should aim to emulate. Scorsese reportedly gave the actors full reign to work through much of the dialogue in rehearsals, prioritizing the achievement of authentic conversations.
http://nofilmschool.com/2013/06/screenwriting-tips-goodfellas
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #2: Annie Hall
Description: Arguable Woody Allen’s best and a groundbreaking film in the romantic comedy genre, Annie Hall is wrought with deeply complex and unique characters and snappy dialogue to boot. What Allen teaches aspiring screenwriters is the skill of writing dialogue that is both true to the writer’s style, while also enhancing the complexity of each character.
http://whatculture.com/film/10-essential-screenplays-every-aspiring-screenwriter-must-read.php
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #3: Juno
Description: What Diablo Cody achieves with Juno is witty, smart teenage dialogue in a world where teen stories are often plagued with stereotypes and clichés. Juno is her own person, with her own pizazz, and Cody makes her leading lady smart enough to gain the respect and attention from viewers that she deserves all while discussing the serious topic of Teen Pregnancy in a lighthearted way.
http://www.savethecat.com/todays-blog/what-we-can-learn-from-juno
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #4 Jerry Maguire
Description: What makes Jerry Maguire one of the most quotable movies in history with classics like, “Show me the money!” and “You complete me”? Easy, Cameron Crowe’s dialogue. A quotable movie is a memorable movie, and Crowe’s dialogue provides a much-needed lesson in subtext in a business where “on the nose” dialogue too often plagues the screen. Prime example: “You had me at hello.” It’s a whole lot better than saying, “Yes, Jerry. I’ll come back to you”, isn’t it?
http://www.screenwritingu.com/node/86
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #5: Before Sunset
Description: Linklater’s Before Sunrise, Before Sunset and Before Midnight series are true dialogue-heavy films. The story almost solely relies on talking, and the screenwriters are able to not only make their conversations interesting, but also enticing. It’s a movie as close to a novel as they get and proves that action can take a back burner to quality dialog when it’s done correctly, and be just as fascinating.
http://taylorholmes.com/2011/03/09/top-10-best-dialogue-movies/
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #6: Rain Man
Description: This surprise hit won the hearts of viewers due to the expertly crafted back-and-forth between two “new” brothers. Addictingly quotable, with fleshed-out characters, Rain Main serves as a model Road Trip movie, with smart, heartfelt dialogue that paved the way for outstanding performances from its stars, Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise.
http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/remembering-rain-man-the-350-million-movie-that-hollywood-wouldnt-touch-today/
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #7: Erin Brockovich
Description: Erin Brockovich not only won Julia Roberts an Oscar, but the film was also nominated for best Original Screenplay the year it came out. The film employs many dialogue techniques to convey authentic human conversation. This includes repetition, interruption, avoidance, and exaggeration, among other things, to convey Erin’s volatile personality.
http://www.whatascript.com/movie-dialogue-38.html
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #8: Pulp Fiction
Description: It’s true, Pulp Fiction doesn’t follow the traditional screenwriting conventions, and as a model, it certainly isn’t by the book. Still, Pulp Fiction is an excellent example of realistic dialogue. But don’t try to write like Tarantino, instead find your own style. Much of Tarantino’s skill is at making untraditional dialogue sound as if it’s exactly how people talk.
http://whatculture.com/film/10-essential-screenplays-every-aspiring-screenwriter-must-read.ph
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #9: Match Point
Description: Allen’s Hitchcockian thriller makes the list purely for its mastery of the grey line. Allen crafts his characters so carefully that he makes killers so sympathetic that you find yourself rooting for them to get away with the crime and this is, in large part, due to the clever dialogue.
http://taylorholmes.com/2011/03/09/top-10-best-dialogue-movies/
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #10: Dead Poet’s Society
Description: Yes, this film has its flaws, but it’s a classic because of its dialogue. John Keating’s Carpe Diem speech is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear this film’s title and it has many quotable lines. Cheesy? Maybe a little, but as far as quality dialogue interspersed with inspirational speeches–this film has it down.
http://taylorholmes.com/2011/03/09/top-10-best-dialogue-movies/
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10 Classic Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Screenwriting
Writing film scripts that get noticed requires a great concept. But that getting screenplay actually read (all the way through) means having some killer dialogue. (For some studio execs, that’s the only part of a screenplay they’ll actually read.)
So, here are 10 classic film scripts to add to your library and help you boost your dialogue screenwriting repertoire.
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Transcript for “10 Classic Film Scripts to Boost Your Dialogue Writing”
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #1: Goodfellas
Description: Not only does Goodfellas serve as one of the prime examples of voiceover done right, but it also is packed with realistic dialogue all screenwriters should aim to emulate. Scorsese reportedly gave the actors full reign to work through much of the dialogue in rehearsals, prioritizing the achievement of authentic conversations.
http://nofilmschool.com/2013/06/screenwriting-tips-goodfellas
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #2: Annie Hall
Description: Arguable Woody Allen’s best and a groundbreaking film in the romantic comedy genre, Annie Hall is wrought with deeply complex and unique characters and snappy dialogue to boot. What Allen teaches aspiring screenwriters is the skill of writing dialogue that is both true to the writer’s style, while also enhancing the complexity of each character.
http://whatculture.com/film/10-essential-screenplays-every-aspiring-screenwriter-must-read.php
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #3: Juno
Description: What Diablo Cody achieves with Juno is witty, smart teenage dialogue in a world where teen stories are often plagued with stereotypes and clichés. Juno is her own person, with her own pizazz, and Cody makes her leading lady smart enough to gain the respect and attention from viewers that she deserves all while discussing the serious topic of Teen Pregnancy in a lighthearted way.
http://www.savethecat.com/todays-blog/what-we-can-learn-from-juno
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #4 Jerry Maguire
Description: What makes Jerry Maguire one of the most quotable movies in history with classics like, “Show me the money!” and “You complete me”? Easy, Cameron Crowe’s dialogue. A quotable movie is a memorable movie, and Crowe’s dialogue provides a much-needed lesson in subtext in a business where “on the nose” dialogue too often plagues the screen. Prime example: “You had me at hello.” It’s a whole lot better than saying, “Yes, Jerry. I’ll come back to you”, isn’t it?
http://www.screenwritingu.com/node/86
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #5: Before Sunset
Description: Linklater’s Before Sunrise, Before Sunset and Before Midnight series are true dialogue-heavy films. The story almost solely relies on talking, and the screenwriters are able to not only make their conversations interesting, but also enticing. It’s a movie as close to a novel as they get and proves that action can take a back burner to quality dialog when it’s done correctly, and be just as fascinating.
http://taylorholmes.com/2011/03/09/top-10-best-dialogue-movies/
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #6: Rain Man
Description: This surprise hit won the hearts of viewers due to the expertly crafted back-and-forth between two “new” brothers. Addictingly quotable, with fleshed-out characters, Rain Main serves as a model Road Trip movie, with smart, heartfelt dialogue that paved the way for outstanding performances from its stars, Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise.
http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/remembering-rain-man-the-350-million-movie-that-hollywood-wouldnt-touch-today/
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #7: Erin Brockovich
Description: Erin Brockovich not only won Julia Roberts an Oscar, but the film was also nominated for best Original Screenplay the year it came out. The film employs many dialogue techniques to convey authentic human conversation. This includes repetition, interruption, avoidance, and exaggeration, among other things, to convey Erin’s volatile personality.
http://www.whatascript.com/movie-dialogue-38.html
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #8: Pulp Fiction
Description: It’s true, Pulp Fiction doesn’t follow the traditional screenwriting conventions, and as a model, it certainly isn’t by the book. Still, Pulp Fiction is an excellent example of realistic dialogue. But don’t try to write like Tarantino, instead find your own style. Much of Tarantino’s skill is at making untraditional dialogue sound as if it’s exactly how people talk.
http://whatculture.com/film/10-essential-screenplays-every-aspiring-screenwriter-must-read.ph
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #9: Match Point
Description: Allen’s Hitchcockian thriller makes the list purely for its mastery of the grey line. Allen crafts his characters so carefully that he makes killers so sympathetic that you find yourself rooting for them to get away with the crime and this is, in large part, due to the clever dialogue.
http://taylorholmes.com/2011/03/09/top-10-best-dialogue-movies/
Film Scripts To Boost Your Dialogue Skills #10: Dead Poet’s Society
Description: Yes, this film has its flaws, but it’s a classic because of its dialogue. John Keating’s Carpe Diem speech is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear this film’s title and it has many quotable lines. Cheesy? Maybe a little, but as far as quality dialogue interspersed with inspirational speeches–this film has it down.
http://taylorholmes.com/2011/03/09/top-10-best-dialogue-movies/
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September 23, 2015
How to Direct a Movie (Even If You’re a Total Newbie)
Anybody who’s ever wanted to learn how to direct a movie has faced that initial “Oh crap” moment…namely, how the HELL do I step on set NEVER having done this before.
Relax, young Coppola-to-be! In this slideshare presentation we offer 12 super-simple strategies for learning how to make a film – even if you have no on-set experience:
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How to Direct a Movie (Even if You’re a Total Newbie) Text Transcript
How to Direct a Movie Key #1: When it comes to confidence, fake it ’til you make it
Description: If you doubt your abilities as a director, the script, your crew, or your vision, everyone involved in making your movie will too. If you’re a total newb, you will encounter aspects of the business you’re not yet privy to, but don’t show it! Don’t give them a chance to doubt you.
http://www.filmindependent.org/blogs/how-big-time-directors-fake-it-even-after-they-make-it/#.VcEj7_lViqk
How to Direct a Movie Key #2: Do Your Homework
Description: Directing is not something you can wing or show up day-of and just see what happens. Make sure you have your storyboard, shot list, script notes and everything you need for each day’s shooting schedule ready before you show up to set. You can’t waste a second of time, and you can’t risk losing the respect of the crew. Stay organized and be prepared!
http://www.slideshare.net/amar4life/how-to-prepare-for-a-film-shoot-guide
How to Direct a Movie Key #3: Don’t be Arrogant
Description: Listen to your crew, be open minded, and don’t assume that you know more than everyone else involved. Losing your cool and screaming at your crew will make them far less willing to put in good work. If you’re polite and gracious, you’ll get better performances from everyone involved. Leaders are polite, not egotistical hot-heads.
http://www.lavideofilmmaker.com/filmmaking/how-to-direct.html
How to Direct a Movie Key #4: Make sure you have a good producer
Description: It’s widely accepted that the Director is the boss on set since they get most of the credit for a finished film, but the producer is actually the one who calls the shots. They get your movie made and work through all the logistics. They can tell you no whenever they feel like it. Having a producer you work well with, who understands your vision and who is organized will help greatly in your directing role.
http://whatculture.com/film/10-essential-tips-on-directing-your-first-short-film.php
How to Direct a Movie Key #5: Be an avid student of film
Description: A good director doesn’t just know what a director does, they must also be well-versed in all things film. To make their vision a reality, they need to be able to communicate to the grip about what kind of lighting they need, what sort of audio they’re aiming to capture, and different editing techniques. Learn as much as you can, wear as many hats as you’re offered, and you’ll be able to communicate and understand what you can and can’t accomplish logistically.
http://www.lavideofilmmaker.com/filmmaking/how-to-direct.html
How to Direct a Movie Key #6: Understand the craft of acting
Description: Some of the best directors are ones who have acted before. In order to get moving performances from your actors, you need to be able to understand the art of acting. If this means getting in front of the camera yourself, give it a shot! Being able to emotionally connect with an actor and their associations with the role they’re playing will yield much greater performances.
http://www.thetakes.com/blog/directors_techniques_when_working_with_actors
How to Direct a Movie Key #7: Be involved in a film community
Description: To stay sharp and keep your instincts strong, it’s very helpful to regularly engage with other filmmakers. They’ll help you bounce ideas back and forth, make discoveries and stay inspired. It’ll help you find who you are as a filmmaker and boost your confidence as well. It’s also always good to have a few connections in the business when you need a favor or help along the way.
http://whatculture.com/film/10-essential-tips-on-directing-your-first-short-film.php
How to Direct a Movie Key #8: Make sure you can emotionally connect with the story
Description: Even if you didn’t write the screenplay, make sure the film you’re directing is one you can connect to emotionally. You need to understand each character’s emotions, fears, and hopes in order to visually capture the same sentiments and to get those performances out of your actors. If you don’t believe in the story, your crew won’t either.
http://whatculture.com/film/10-essential-tips-on-directing-your-first-short-film.php
How to Direct a Movie Key #9: Understand your script inside and out
Description: Don’t just know the lines and the order in which they’re spoken, to really direct well you have to understand the subtext of each line, the blank spaces, and each and every look and pause. You need to understand what the characters are thinking at any moment so you can let your actors know when you want to get a different performance out of them.
http://actioncutprint.com/filmmaking-articles/7stepfilmdirectingformula/
How to Direct a Movie Key #10: Have a vision and communicate it well
Description: Your cast and crew wants to be directed. If you can communicate your vision well and your ideas are sound, the crew will listen to you. You just have to be sure that you know how to communicate what it is you see to all the different crew members. Know their language. Be patient and make sure you know exactly what you want so you won’t have any trouble explaining it.
http://www.lavideofilmmaker.com/filmmaking/how-to-direct.html
How to Direct a Movie Key #11: Keep talented people in your corner
Description: Yes, you may be a first-time director, but don’t be scared. You’ll catch up in no time. A good way to cover your bases until you do is to make sure you have talented people working with you. They’ll be able to take up the slack where you’re still learning until you’re up to speed. But don’t take them for granted!
http://howtodirectafilm.blogspot.com/
How to Direct a Movie Key #12: Don’t get in your own way
Description: With today’s technology, it’s easier than ever to make a movie despite what your limitations may be. So there’s no excuse! Don’t talk about how you’ll someday direct, do it! Don’t procrastinate until everything is perfectly in place, just jump in! Don’t get in your own way.
http://whatculture.com/film/10-essential-tips-on-directing-your-first-short-film.php
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