
If Gia Coppola’s first feature film, Palo Alto (2013), explored teen angst and the search for meaningful connection, Mainstream has graduated to the 20-something extension of that search,...
If Gia Coppola’s first feature film, Palo Alto (2013), explored teen angst and the search for meaningful connection, Mainstream has graduated to the 20-something extension of that search,...
If you were fortunate enough to attend the 2021 ScreenCraft Writers Summit, then you know that there was A LOT to take in. In the...
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Known for wearing signature hats and writing wicked fast dialogue, writer, director, and producer Amy Sherman-Palladino is a force to be reckoned with. There’s plenty...
True stories are some of the most desirable types of stories in Hollywood — second only to those based on Intellectual Property. But what are...
Selling your first original feature screenplay is the dream. But it's easier said than done. Because even if you write the next big hit, you...
The screenwriting journey is full of lessons learned. When you begin this journey, you must first learn the art and craft of screenwriting, a journey...
What are the most vital things screenwriters need to remember when they start a new screenplay? It's easy to get caught up in the moment...
What is a character's external arc, and how can screenwriters ensure that their protagonist has a great one? Character arcs can be an intimidating subject...
Academy Originals' Creative Spark Series features Oscar-winning screenwriter Paul Haggis as he takes viewers inside his screenwriting process. Haggis moved to California from Canada in his...