Writing Middle-earth: A Philippa Boyens Interview on Adapting Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’
"We don’t start writing until we know where we are, what we’re doing, and why we’re doing it.” Phillipa Boyens talks about the writing and adaptation process, and explains why changes were necessary.
Philippa Boyens reveals how screenwriters adapted Tolkien’s The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings for film while preserving Middle-earth’s magic
Big Eyes, Bigger Story: Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski Spill Secrets on Crafting Margaret Keane’s Wild Ride
Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski discuss researching for a script, collaborating with Tim Burton, and their ten year journey to bring Big Eyes to the big screen.
How do you write a true story stranger than fiction? Big Eyes scribes Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski reveal their secrets in this interview about Margaret Keane.
Cracking Hollywood: Nicholl Fellowship Winners Reveal How One Script Launched Their Careers
"Writing is the foundation of cinema.” Interviews with the 2014-15 Academy Screenwriting Nicholl Fellows.
Meet Nicholl fellows—candid interviews on how their screenwriting fellowship opened doors and launched careers in Hollywood today.
Jonathan Nolan on “Interstellar”: How He Wrote the Sci-Fi Epic With Christopher Nolan & Kip Thorne
Why Jonathan Nolan turned to his brother Christopher after the Spielberg rocket didn't launch.
Jonathan Nolan discusses writing Interstellar with Christopher Nolan and physicist Kip Thorne—balancing epic space exploration with intimate family drama.
Director David Jung on Creating The Possession of Michael King l Jungian Possession: Dream or Nightmare?
Director David Jung talks about his new film "The Possession of Michael King".
Interview with director David Jung on The Possession of Michael King, a chilling found-footage horror film about possession.
