The Best Super Bowl Commercials: What Creatives Can Learn

W hat were the best super bowl commercials this year? Not just the good ones, but the best ones. From the halftime show to shouting at your friend for not buying the right guacamole, the Super Bowl is an American tradition that brings in 112.3 million viewers this year. But in many cases, as recent polls  suggest, it’s the Super Bowl commercials that unite viewers around the screen of their choice. Continue reading The Best Super Bowl Commercials: What Creatives Can Learn

How To Write a Compelling Character Arc

Writing a great character arc is a challenge. Great characters and their arcs are what drive a plot, make a story relatable, and memorable. In this post, we're going to teach you how to write a great character arc. We'll also discuss some excellent character arc examples along the way. Continue reading How To Write a Compelling Character Arc

What Does It Mean To Option a Script — A Screenwriter’s Guide

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 seeing your work on the big screen. So, what does it mean to option a script? In this article, we’re going to go over the definition and a brief overview of what “optioning” means in today’s market. Let’s get started. Continue reading What Does It…

What is Turnaround in Film — Definition & Examples Explained

Filmmakers dream of getting the greenlight– the go-ahead from a studio to get started on their project. But even a greenlight doesn’t necessarily mean a movie will see the light of day, or the darkness of a theater. There is still, unfortunately, the possibility of a turnaround. What does turnaround mean in film, and how does it come about? Continue reading What is Turnaround in Film — Definition & Examples Explained

The ABC’s of SAG Exhibit G — A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

So someone forwarded you a production time report (aka the “SAG Exhibit G”) to fill out for your production, and you have no idea where to start? Fear not! You have come to the right place. This quick and easy guide will walk you through everything you need to know.Continue reading The ABC’s of SAG Exhibit G — A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Screenwriting Software for Your Whole Production

Screenwriting Software for ProductionsThe Write StuffWrite, share, and collaborate on industry-formatted screenplays, and then begin pre-production. Explore WriteExplore all the features in the Write solution ScreenwritingIndustry-formatted scripts AV ScriptsTwo-column scripting DocsShared production notes Story OutlineMap out your plot Browse all solutions ➜ Path to ProductionFrom script through pre-productionStudioBinder’s screenwriting software is designed for today’s writers. Write and sync your screenplay with our suite of pre-production modules that will guide you all the way to production — including storyboards, sides, schedules, and call sheets.Screenplay Format SoftwareWrite in industry formatStudioBinder's screenwriting software auto-formats margins, fonts, and screenplay elements to industry standards. Predictive…