Bitter Harvest: More Than Just a Movie
George Mendeluk on pruning your script, why going to film school is a waste of time, and why writers don’t make good directors.
George Mendeluk on pruning your script, why going to film school is a waste of time, and why writers don’t make good directors.
The Moment of Leaning Forwards: Matthew Newton on From Nowhere
Matthew Newton discusses going home with your characters, the importance of the “leaning forwards” moment, and the constant process of revelation in childhood.
Matthew Newton discusses going home with your characters, the importance of the “leaning forwards” moment, and the constant process of revelation in childhood.
Finding Your Creative Value: Jamal Joseph on Chapter & Verse
Jamal Joseph on writing a film based on your own experience, the importance of comedy in drama, and not waiting for that big studio movie.
Jamal Joseph on writing a film based on your own experience, the importance of comedy in drama, and not waiting for that big studio movie.
“Nothing’s harder than writing.” Evan Oppenheimer on Lost in Florence
Evan Oppenheimer discusses achieving authenticity, getting to the heart of the story, and finding your point of entry.
Evan Oppenheimer discusses achieving authenticity, getting to the heart of the story, and finding your point of entry.
“Dive Deep and Flush Out Your Craft.” Patrick Massett and John Zinman on Gold
Watching movies with the script in your lap, the rhythm of a scene, and why you should not send out your first script.
Patrick Massett and John Zinman on watching movies with the script in your lap, the rhythm of a scene, not sending out your first script, and why working in Hollywood is like prospecting for gold.
