Julia Mayfield is a writer/comedian from North Hollywood with a Bachelor's Degree in Film Studies from Chapman University. She's written for shows airing on Disney, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Amazon, and more.
Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms A “talking head.” It’s a quick term to describe news broadcasters or perhaps your favorite ‘80s band. But where did it originate, and how has it become ubiquitous in our most commonly-consumed media? In this article, we’ll break down the definition of the term as well as provide some… Continue reading What Is a Talking Head — Definition and Examples
Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms Cue cards are more than just an assist for on-camera actors in a pinch, they’re an essential tool productions can use when their show is changing too quickly for the performers to properly acclimate. Though most frequently used in live television, its origins stem all the way back to… Continue reading What Are Cue Cards — Definition, Examples and Purpose
Acting EssentialsOpen menu What is a Screen Test in Acting What is a Casting Call What is Method Acting What is SAG-AFTRA What is a Cold Reading What is a Demo Reel Acting TipsOpen menu How to Become an Actor as a Kid How to Become an Actor How to Overcome Stage Fright Types of… Continue reading What is Voice Acting — How to Become a Voice Actor
Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms Chances are, if you’ve shelled out money to go to the movies in the last year, you’ve done so because of a positive word-of-mouth for the movie you’re about to see, or that it’s simply deemed “critically acclaimed”. Movie critics are that “critic” that often shapes the public discourse,… Continue reading What Does a Movie Critic Do — And How to Become One
EssentialsOpen menu What is Comedy What is Sketch Comedy What is Black Comedy What is Dramedy What is Slapstick Comedy What is Blue Comedy WritingOpen menu Best Free Comedy Scripts Online How to Write Comedy Best ComedyOpen menu Who Is Justin Roiland & His Best Movies Best Dark Comedy Movies & TV Shows Best Comedy… Continue reading What is Sketch Comedy — Definition, Examples & Techniques
Ever wondered why certain “hot new TV shows” get a full-on media blitz while others… barely get a bus ad? It’s more than just the luck of the draw, but rather a TV business strategy that starts at an annual event called the TV Upfronts taking place every Spring in New York. But what are… Continue reading What Are Upfronts in TV — How Advertising Works in Television
Most screenwriters write with one singular goal in mind: selling the screenplay they’ve been toiling away on for months (if not years). But what newer writers may not know is that there’s often a step before the official sale. This is called “optioning” and can be seen as a right step on the path to… Continue reading What Does It Mean To Option a Script — A Screenwriter’s Guide
Screenwriting ResourcesOpen menu Screenwriting Internships Screenwriting Classes Online Screenwriting Websites Screenwriting Programs Screenwriting Fellowships Screenwriting Books Free Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Write Your Script for Free Breaking into the Entertainment Industry as a screenwriter can often feel mysterious and difficult. With so many ways to “make it,” how do you determine which path is “the… Continue reading Best Screenwriting Internships — And Why They’re Great
Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms Perhaps you’ve just heard about a new movie in the works with your favorite director– you immediately make a mental note of excitement, quietly counting down the days until it hits theaters, but then a year almost passes and… there’s no movie to be found. What happened? Where’d the… Continue reading What is Development Hell — Where Projects Go to Die
