The hard truth is that pursuing a career as a screenwriter is difficult. The expectations are high, the competition is immense, and the degree of...
The film industry has been rife with uncertainty since its inception. When the studio system, with its unbreakable contracts, gave way to corporate ownership and...
Holiday movies are some of the most consistent box office earners in the industry. Holiday classics like It’s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story...
Over the past few months, Hollywood has had to change the way they do business. The "water bottle tours" and in-person general meetings on the...
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 screenwriting lessons can we draw from the wise, funny, and inspiring words of the late, great Penny Marshall? Carole "Penny" Marshall was born in...
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...
How our gift of writing can enhance our protests. By nature, writers are as capable of being change agents as anyone. It is nonetheless a...
How can script scene breakdowns help screenwriters write more engaging and well-paced screenplays? While there may not be a single formula or code for a...
What are some embarrassing truths that most screenwriters don't want to admit? Every screenwriter exaggerates, bends the truth, and embellishes throughout their screenwriting journey. No...
