by Ashley Scott Meyers Jamie Grefe talks about how his Facebook contact, Indie Filmmaker Jim Wynorski, led to his big break. Jamie's movie credits include It Hungers (2019) and The Wishing Forest. You can listen to the audio portion of the podcast by clicking here or through iTunes by clicking here. You can also read... Continue Reading →
Writing Prompts for Screenwriters
If you hadn't heard, I (Angela) co-run a screenwriting competition with the wonderful Tim Schildberger of LiveRead/LA. Our joint competition is Write/LA, an international feature and pilot screenplay competition created by writers, for writers. (The Write/LA Early Deadline is tomorrow - June 5! Check it out!) One of the things we do over at Write/LA... Continue Reading →
Writers: Treat Your Career Like a Startup
Today's guest post comes to us from Lisa Ebersole, the creator of 37 PROBLEMS. Lisa coaches professional screenwriters to write scripts that sell by identifying their authentic lens. Learn more at lisaebersole.net by Lisa Ebersole (@lisaebersole) My first job out of school was at a tech startup. I was employee #3 and my duties included... Continue Reading →
PEOPLE YOU MAY KNOW: Sherwin Shilati on Social Media and Filmmaking
by Angela Bourassa (@angelabourassa1) One of the most effective ways to connect with readers and, ultimately, audiences is to tap into a phenomenon in the zeitgeist. Writing about a pressing social issue, unusual trend, or current conflict draws peoples' attention and separates your script from the crowd. But it's also a tricky business, because there... Continue Reading →
A Screenwriter’s Guide to Social Media – Part II
[Read Part I of this two-part guide here.] by Fin Wheeler Having a social media presence is essential to getting noticed, so how can an aspiring screenwriter get the best investment? Social Media Networks (Continued) Tumblr - 53.3 million users monthly and growing The mini blogs of Tumblr are seen as an alternative to Instagram.... Continue Reading →
A Screenwriter’s Guide to Social Media – Part I
by Fin Wheeler Having a social media presence is essential to getting noticed, so how can an aspiring screenwriter get the best investment? The Basics There are a million ways to network on the internet. The more time you spend creating and maintaining an online presence, the more time you take from your life, your... Continue Reading →
Screenwriters: How Should You Market Yourself?
"I became quite successful very young, and it was mainly because I was so enthusiastic and I just worked so hard at it." -Francis Ford Coppola by Fin Wheeler Most aspiring filmmakers, directors and screenwriters read quotes like that and think why not me? You champion yourself any chance you get and/or you work at... Continue Reading →