by Ashley Scott Meyers In this episode of the podcast I talk with screenwriter Greg DePaul (Bride Wars & Saving Silverman) about the early days of his career and how he broke into the business. Greg has sold numerous pitches to studios, and we talk through that process a bit, too. You can listen to... Continue Reading →
Greg DePaul Does the Austin Film Festival
by Greg DePaul (@GregDePaul) I just returned from the Austin Film Festival (the best event for screenwriters in, well, anywhere) where I spoke on panels and chatted up screenwriters both veteran and aspiring. It was a script-tastic whirlwind! If you haven’t done the AFF, it’s totally worthwhile and puts you in great screenwriting company. You... Continue Reading →
So You Wanna Go to Film School…
by Greg DePaul (@GregDePaul) This fall thousands, or I dunno, maybe tens or even hundreds of thousands of aspiring filmmakers will go to film schools across America. Why do they do it? Because they think it’s the path to success in the entertainment industry. And, according to statistics I’ve painstakingly compiled, two of them will... Continue Reading →
3 Highlights from Greg DePaul’s New Comedy Writing Book, Bring the Funny
by Angela Bourassa Greg DePaul (@GregDePaul) isn’t what I’d call a traditional screenwriting teacher. In his new comedy screenwriting book, Bring the Funny, you won’t find detailed descriptions of how to format your script or an in-depth breakdown of proper three act structure. (For those, you can and should turn to Robert McKee’s Story and... Continue Reading →
5 Things Screenwriters Should Stop Worrying About
by Greg DePaul (@GregDePaul) Screenwriting is hard work. To break in, you’ve got to be super-talented, keep your butt in the seat for longer than the competition, and be seriously lucky. Only when all three elements converge do you stand more than a tiny chance of battling past the gatekeepers and entering Hollywood’s magical dominion... Continue Reading →