Short films can teach us so much about storytelling -- especially if they're Oscar winners. Short films (typically under 30 minutes) are a lot like...
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William Monahan, who won an Oscar for his screen adaptation of The Departed, shares some wise words for aspiring screenwriters. The new film The Tender Bar is an...
If you watch films or TV shows on any streaming platform, you likely know that content based on IP (intellectual property) is still incredibly popular....
Have you read a great book lately? Even if the answer is no, it’s highly likely you’ve recently watched a TV show based on one....
When looking at the top-grossing movies at the box office, it’s no surprise they primarily consist of superhero movies made by big studios with big...
Stories have been told through many different mediums since the dawn of time. From Neanderthals’ earliest cave paintings to immersive virtual reality experiences, our love...
John Hilary Shepherd, Head of Development at Flying Rhino Productions and Production Head Ryan Thompson, recently attended a virtual event with the ScreenCraft community to...
Building the strongest, most powerful antagonist is the only way to help your protagonist arc and change. Hannibal Lecter. Nurse Ratched. HAL 9000. Darth Vader....
Many of our favorite screenwriters started out as playwrights: Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men, The Social Network), David Mamet (Glengarry Glen Ross, American Buffalo),...
Everyone knows streaming services like Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ are currently the content kings of Hollywood, especially since brick-and-mortar theaters have been closed for...
