Dialogue is one of those screenwriting topics that many screenwriters drool over, either with awe or aggravation over their inability to...

I cannot stress this enough: one of the best things you can do for yourself is to get out there and network, network, network. Introduce...

The purpose of a film proposal is to showcase the details of your project to potential investors and to convince serious producers to...

A big chunk of the no-budget/low-budget filmmaking community is always on the hunt for great ideas for movies they can produce for...

If you decide to plop down in front of the keyboard and write for 60 seconds without stopping – you’ve started. The only way to get...

In 2017, I found myself in a car with a young lady who could. not. stop. talking. She wasn’t talking to me, mind you, she was talking on...

Whether you plan to write, direct and produce your script, sell it to a production company, or pitch it to your mom and dad for funding –...

“Read scripts” is something that I’m sure you’ve heard before; it is the screenwriter’s guru mantra given to anyone who aspires to become...

I love writing exercises! They’re designed to help you develop the skills you need to become a better writer. They challenge you to...

Take any historical event you can think of. It could be ancient history, modern history, Greek history (helloooooooo Brad Pitt in Troy),...

Take a subject you’re obsessed with – it can be anything from Nazis to computer hacking, sex dolls to bank robbers, fast cars to bird...

Have you ever wondered why the best ideas tend to come to you when you're in the shower? Don't worry it's not just you, a lot of...

Many low-budget indie filmmakers are under the impression that a recognizable name is beyond their reach and that they don’t have the...

Once you have actually created a film, it’s a good idea to create an account with IMDB that has at least one credit in its contribution...

I don’t think that you need to become a compositing master before decided to embark on your first feature film shoot, but I would...

Whether you’re going to be working with an editor, or even if you go solo, understanding how to edit is something that should be high on...

One of the first things you need to do in pre-production is to buy a domain name and create a website for your upcoming movie. I usually...

If you want to have an added layer of protection, you may submit your screenplay or treatment to the WGA (The Writer’s Guild...

You won’t have to look hard to find a film investor who whole-heartedly believes in the idea that “he who makes the gold, makes the...

Unless you are making a feature film for less than $5,000, then spending $200 on setting up an LLC, or Limited Liability Company is a...