David Wayne Young is an independent film producer and screenwriter with years of experience in story analysis, even providing coverage for multiple international screenwriting competitions. David's obsessions include weird fiction and cosmic horror, and he's formally trained in the art of tasting and preparing gourmet coffee in various worldly traditions, from Turkish coffee to hand-tamped espresso — all enjoyed while writing, of course.
It’s not hard to get excited about sci-fi and fantasy stories: with vast worlds to explore and imaginative backstories to utilize, fantasy worlds offer something...
Animation has always been a source of great creativity. Some have helped paint the mystique behind fairy tales like Snow White, while others have been the...
It’s not easy to build a world. Just ask J.R.R. Tolkien, Isaac Asimov, George Lucas, or even the Wizards of the Coast. There are so...
Coming up with film ideas is hard. You know the struggle, don't you? The sleepless nights, the many meaningless showers and strolls you've taken in...
Need a laugh? Read and download these hilarious movie and TV scripts. If you are anything like me, you indulge in comedy when you need...
Characterization is hard, but here are some ideas on how to describe your characters in unique ways. A lot of people say what they're about:...
What can we learn from the loglines of the films screening at the Sundance Film Festival this year? It's Sundance time! Thousands of cinephiles, filmmakers,...
Don’t follow the cat. Don’t split up. Don’t tempt fate with phrases like, “At least it wasn’t [insert horrifying outcome here].” If you’re a fan...
Can you believe it? 2021 is nearly over. We’ve been enjoying movie releases in theaters as well as at home, thanks to it being a...
There is real power in storytelling, and even in film, it all starts with the blueprint: a screenplay. As the 21st-century rolls on, we have...
