Jes Bickhart On TV Streaming, Tent-Pole Franchises, & Screenwriting Opportunities In Filmmaking
In our continuing efforts to bring screenwriters current film and TV industry intelligence, Creative Screenwriting got up close and personal with film & TV producer Jes Bickhart to discuss the state of our industry and how screenwriters can best mine the opportunities it. “I think it’s a really fun time to be in Hollywood. There’s […]
“Intimacy Can Save You.” Screenwriter-Producer Alyson Feltes On Hit Netflix TV Show ‘Ozark.’
Alyson Feltes, writer on Netflix TV hit Ozark, starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, spoke to Creative Screenwriting Magazine about her experience on the show. “I would disagree that Ozark is a drug story,” said screenwriter Alyson Feltes. “I feel that it’s a story about the Byrd family trying desperately to stay together – how […]
What Is The Biggest Mistake Screenwriters Make? Erik Bork Solves The ‘PROBLEM.’
Emmy award winning screenwriter Erik Bork ponders this question. The biggest mistake writers make isn’t necessarily in the quality of the writing. Erik believes the answer is much simpler. This single piece of advice could sharply accelerate your career trajectory. To me, there’s no question. It’s in the choice of ideas for projects to write. We […]
“Destabilize An Audience.” Luke Del Tredici, Screenwriter ‘Arizona,’ ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ & ’30 Rock’
Some screenwriters transition from film to TV writing and some go from TV to film. Veteran TV writer Luke Del Tredici opted for the latter. He shared his thoughts with Creative Screenwriting Magazine. His new film Arizona about the 2008 mortgage crisis, starring Danny McBride illustrates his journey. In addition to Arizona, his television credits […]
BLURRING THE LINES: Redefining TV Genre and Tone In The Dramedy
Neil Landau shares his thoughts with Creative Screenwriting on the changing TV landscape and the popular hybrid genre format, the dramedy. A must-read for TV writers. HOW DOES NETWORK TV SCHEDULE TV SHOWS? Is it a comedy or a drama? Or is it a genre-bending dramedy? I say, as long as it’s good, does it […]
