The film Toy Story (1995), created a deeply emotional world of both nostalgia and personal triumph that at the time seemed unparalleled in the realm of digital animation. It became…
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What can comedy writers learn from the screenwriting wisdom of prolific comedy writer, showrunner, producer, and actress Mindy Kaling? Born Vera Mindy Chokalingam, Mindy Kaling (as we know her now)…
The spotlight is on in Los Angeles, where, after many months of prep and rehearsals, the inaugural performance of the ScreenCraft Theatre Lab debuted at the Second Stage at the…
Are you planning a writing retreat for you or your writing group? Writing retreats offer writers time away from the everyday hustle and bustle of family and work schedules. They…
What are the wisest and most inspiring quotes from visionary pioneer and storyteller Walt Disney that screenwriters can apply to their screenwriting journey? If you’ve been watching Disney+, you may…
Listed below are the semifinalists of the 2019 ScreenCraft Action & Adventure Screenplay Competition, selected from over 700 submissions. We’re excited to be exploring this internationally-beloved genre and to have…
What does the common industry phrase “concept is everything” really mean? “Concept is everything.” That’s the mantra that you often hear in and around Hollywood — and it usually leads…
How does John August (screenwriter of Go, Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, Titan A.E., Charlie and Chocolate Factory, and Corpse Bride) utilize his practice of using index cards to develop his…
What screenwriting lessons can we draw from the words of one today’s most celebrated female auteurs — Sofia Coppola? Sofia Coppola — daughter of iconic auteur Francis Ford Coppola —…
Do you have everything you need to start marketing your screenplays? “Yeah, I just finished my first script. The final draft of it is done…” “Yeah, I just placed pretty…
