You want to learn how to write a fight scene in a screenplay, but it seems that each writer takes their own unique approach. How then can you determine the ‘right way’ to write compelling fight scenes? No worries. This post will take you through the process of writing the best fight scenes for different… Continue reading How to Write a Fight Scene in a Screenplay Like John Wick
Dramatic IronyOpen menu Types of Irony What is Tragic Irony Stages of Dramatic Irony Verbal IronyOpen menu Sarcasm Understatement Overstatement Socratic Irony Situational IronyOpen menu Cosmic Irony Poetic Justice Structural Irony Historical Irony There are many types of irony out there. Within the main branch of situational irony lies a version with a supernatural twist⏤cosmic… Continue reading What is Cosmic Irony? Definition and Examples For Screenwriters
Screenplays By GenreOpen menu Comedy Sci-Fi Drama Crime TV Scripts Horror ResourcesOpen menu FREE Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Best Screenplays to Read Shane Black Movies & Screenwriting Explained Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay Best Horror Movie Scripts to Download Write Your Script for Free → The Deadpool script… Continue reading The Deadpool Script: Movie Quotes and Screenplay PDF Download
What is the difference between a teleplay, script, and screenplay? Although some people think these terms are interchangeable, every screenwriter must understand the differences. We’re going to break down how these types of scripts are defined and why it’s important to understand the differences between script, screenplay, and teleplay.Continue reading Teleplay vs Screenplay vs Script: Hacking… Continue reading Teleplay vs Screenplay vs Script: Hacking the Hollywood Lingo
Pilot season is a term people in the industry use often. It’s not a season only for writers, but is a great time for actors to get cast in an upcoming series. But when is pilot season? When should you be prepared? With new digital streaming services, is the season a’changin? Let’s find out. Continue… Continue reading When is Pilot Season? And How Has Digital Streaming Affected It?
T here’s something about a car chase that captivates an audience. Maybe it’s the need for speed, or, perhaps it’s the knowledge that at any moment the scene can come to an abrupt end that gets the heart racing. But is it easy to pull off? Nowadays, sophisticated audiences require more from their action scenes. Car… Continue reading How to Write a Car Chase Scene in a Screenplay [with Examples]
The Dark Knight script laid the groundwork for a film that completely revolutionized cinema, and was the first superhero movie to gross over a billion dollars worldwide. Let’s take a look.Continue reading The Dark Knight Script: Screenplay Scene Analysis and PDF Download
Script coverage is an essential part of the development process, but many screenwriters and even some producers are in the dark. If you’re pursuing a job in the entertainment industry, keep reading. This post will guide you through the entire process of script coverage, including how they rate scripts and places for you to find professional… Continue reading A Complete Guide To Understanding Script Coverage (Free Template)
EPISODE 2Department Head HuntingThe first step to building a great film crew is securing department heads. Watch as the team hires their DP and 1st Assistant Director and discusses crew and camera budgets. Subscribe for more filmmaking videos like this. Subscribe on YouTube ← Episode Guide Next Episode → EPISODE 2Assembling the A-TeamNow is the… Continue reading Making It: Key Hires — Pre-Production Process: Ep2
Screenplays By GenreOpen menu Comedy Sci-Fi Drama Crime TV Scripts Horror ResourcesOpen menu FREE Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Best Screenplays to Read Shane Black Movies & Screenwriting Explained Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay Best Horror Movie Scripts to Download Write Your Script for Free → The Good Will… Continue reading Good Will Hunting Script: Screenplay Plot Analysis & PDF Download
If you’re writing a movie or show, chances are you’ve also thought about the difficult road ahead that is selling or funding your idea. If you want to get producers excited, you’ll need a killer treatment. In this post, we’ll explain treatments and how you can use one to sell your own concept. Producers love a… Continue reading How to Write a Film Treatment like a Pro
StudioBinder presents the next step in our goal to create a truly holistic approach to pre-production: screenwriting software. Our software guides you through the creation of professionally formatted scripts, the ability to share and collaborate on each draft, and allows you to sync new drafts across your entire project without losing any previous work like… Continue reading StudioBinder’s Screenwriting Software — From Development through Production
Script DepartmentOpen menu Screenwriter Script Supervisors Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions Free Film Crew Management Software → The answer to the title question is pretty obvious: screenwriters write screenplays, right? Well, yeah, but there’s much more to the craft than the finished product. Every writer has their own process so let’s hear from some… Continue reading What Does a Screenwriter Do? The Fundamentals of the Job
You know them when you hear them because when you hear them you get all mushy. Or maybe I’m just talking about me. Below is our list of the best love quotes from movies, from the early 20th century cinema to today. Continue reading 57 Best, Sappy, and Romantic Love Quotes from Movies
EPISODE 1Budget BombshellMeet the team and watch how they must rework their script so that it will fit inside their limited budget. Subscribe for more filmmaking videos like this. Subscribe on YouTube ← Episode Guide Next Episode → EPISODE 1Art meets commerceYou have a great idea for a TV show. You’ve already written the pilot,… Continue reading Making It: Script Breakdowns and Budgeting — Pre-Production Process: Ep1
EPISODE 6MAKING ITThat’s a wrap!The official premiere of ‘Mental Mistakes’The wait is over! In our final episode, we take a quick look back at the production and discuss takeaways. At the end we show you the fruits of our labor with the premiere of Mental Mistakes. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ← WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODE VIEW ALL… Continue reading Making It: Wrapping Up Production — Pre-Production Process: Ep6
EPISODE 5MAKING ITThe Californian JobFilm Crew Jobs, Equipment, and Production Insurance It’s time to build your entire film crew for various jobs and duties, and secure your production equipment. This means camera, sound, and design. Don’t forget deal memos and production insurance. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ← WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODE WATCH NEXT EPISODE → MAKING IT: EPISODE… Continue reading Making It: Final Preparation — Pre-Production Process: Ep5
EPISODE 4MAKING ITTo Live & Cast in L.A.Auditions, Actors, and Table Read ThroughsSetting up casting calls and actor auditions are one of the most exciting parts of the pre-production process, but this is where things begin to get real. See us cast our short film below. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ← WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODE WATCH NEXT… Continue reading Making It: The Casting Process — Pre-Production Process: Ep4
Screenplay Structure 101Open menu Three Act Structure Freytag’s Pyramid Story Mountain Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey Save the Cat Dan Harmon’s Story Circle 5 Stages of A StoryOpen menu Exposition Inciting Incident Rising Action Climax Falling Action Denouement Write Your Script For Free → Exposition in film or screenwriting is one of the most difficult aspects… Continue reading 12 Secrets to Great Exposition in Screenwriting (w/ Examples)
One-liners can be hilarious. Other movie one-liners are deep, even dark, while others are just straight up weird. Regardless of the genre, they’re usually remembered long after the movie’s release, and the words can impact an entire generation. Don’t believe me? See if you’ve ever said or heard any of these phrases in conversation. You… Continue reading Comedic and Iconic Movie Lines: The Best One-Liners in Cinema
