“The star of the movie is the screenplay.” August Wilson’s Fences
Producer Todd Black discusses bringing Wilson’s adaptation to the big screen, letting the screenplay inform every decision, and working with platinum.
Producer Todd Black discusses bringing Wilson’s adaptation to the big screen, letting the screenplay inform every decision, and working with platinum.
Hidden Figures: “A Mathematical Juggling Act”
Allison Schroeder and Theodore Melfi on the importance of repetition, ensuring balance in an ensemble piece, and not getting attached to your first draft.
Allison Schroeder and Theodore Melfi on the importance of repetition, ensuring balance in an ensemble piece, and not getting attached to your first draft.
“Power comes from writing.” M. Night Shyamalan on Split
M. Night Shyamalan on the importance of outlining, using dark humor, the four genres of Split, and writing for different budgets.
M. Night Shyamalan on the importance of outlining, using dark humor, the four genres of Split, and writing for different budgets.
“What guides me is the real person.” Mike Mills on 20th Century Women
Mike Mills discusses writing from personal experience, why plot is not that important to him, and how to know when a script is ready.
Mike Mills discusses writing from personal experience, why plot is not that important to him, and how to know when a script is ready.
Roger Corman on Death Race 2050
Roger Corman discusses what makes a good screenplay, how Death Race 2000 influenced Mad Max and The Hunger Games, and why killing pedestrians was important.
Roger Corman discusses what makes a good screenplay, how Death Race 2000 influenced Mad Max and The Hunger Games, and why killing pedestrians was important.
