The Dark Knight script laid the groundwork for a film that completely revolutionized cinema, and was the first superhero movie to gross over a billion dollars worldwide. Let's take a look.Continue reading The Dark Knight Script: Screenplay Scene Analysis and PDF Download
Script coverage is an essential part of the development process, but many screenwriters and even some producers are in the dark. If you’re pursuing a job in the entertainment industry, keep reading.This post will guide you through the entire process of script coverage, including how they rate scripts and places for you to find professional resources and script coverage jobs. Plus, we include a free script coverage template.Continue reading A Complete Guide To Understanding Script Coverage (Free Template)
EPISODE 2Department Head HuntingThe first step to building a great film crew is securing department heads. Watch as the team hires their DP and 1st Assistant Director and discusses crew and camera budgets.Subscribe for more filmmaking videos like this.EPISODE 2Assembling the A-TeamNow is the time to begin building your team so that you can hire an effective film crew. You'll also want to put together your production calendar so that you can stay on track. You may have an idea for your budget, but the department heads might have some objections.In the second episode of our Pre-Production web-series, we hire…
You know them when you hear them because when you hear them you get all mushy. Or maybe I’m just talking about me. Below is our list of the best love quotes from movies, from the early 20th century cinema to today.Continue reading 57 Best, Sappy, and Romantic Love Quotes from Movies
EPISODE 1Budget BombshellMeet the team and watch how they must rework their script so that it will fit inside their limited budget.Subscribe for more filmmaking videos like this.EPISODE 1Art meets commerceYou have a great idea for a TV show. You’ve already written the pilot, but producers won’t read unsolicited scripts and you’re tired of visualizing the idea in your head. That’s when you decide it’s time to make a proof of concept — a pilot presentation. Where do you begin?The answer is Pre-Production. In the first episode of our Pre-Production web-series, we perform a script breakdown to create a preliminary film…
EPISODE 6MAKING ITThat's a wrap!The official premiere of 'Mental Mistakes'The wait is over! In our final episode, we take a quick look back at the production and discuss takeaways. At the end we show you the fruits of our labor with the premiere of Mental Mistakes. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE MAKING IT: EPISODE 6How we got here... and the premiere We developed an idea for a TV show. We wrote the pilot script, and then secured a budget for a pilot presentation. We went through the entire pre-production process from breaking down our script, creating a film budget, hiring key department heads,…
EPISODE 5 MAKING ITThe Californian JobFilm Crew Jobs, Equipment, and Production Insurance It's time to build your entire film crew for various jobs and duties, and secure your production equipment. This means camera, sound, and design. Don't forget deal memos and production insurance. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE MAKING IT: EPISODE 5 How to secure crew and gear up It's time to put together you entire film crew for the various production jobs and duties, but also secure the filming equipment you'll need for the day. This includes your camera, sound, design, grip equipment, craft services, lunch, deal memos, and production…
One-liners can be hilarious. Other movie one-liners are deep, even dark, while others are just straight up weird. Regardless of the genre, they’re usually remembered long after the movie’s release, and the words can impact an entire generation. Don’t believe me? See if you’ve ever said or heard any of these phrases in conversation. You might not even know what movie they're from. But that's okay!Continue reading Comedic and Iconic Movie Lines: The Best One-Liners in Cinema
Proper screenplay format is a necessary evil. Some rules are set in stone while others can be left up to a writer’s preference--the lack of consensus can certainly be frustrating.So, what’s a writer to do?The first step is to use a screenwriting program, like StudioBinder. This ensures that most of your formatting concerns are dealt with automatically. With formatting taken care of, you can focus on the writing.In this article, we’re going to walk through some formatting basics and how keyboard shortcuts in StudioBinder make the process even easier.Continue reading How to Format a Script with Keyboard Shortcuts
The Sitcom has been a staple in television for over 70 years, but creating a successful muti-camera all starts with the script. We're going to breakdown the anatomy of arguably the greatest sitcom script of all time: Seinfeld - The Switch.At the end you'll be able to download a FREE Seinfeld script PDF.Continue reading Writing a Sitcom Script: Analyzing Seinfeld Scripts [FREE PDF]
