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 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
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
Proper screenplay format is a necessary evil. Some rules are set in stone while others can be left up to a writer’s preference–the lack of consensus can certainly be frustrating. So, what’s a writer to do? The first step is to use a screenwriting program, like StudioBinder. This ensures that most of your formatting concerns are dealt… Continue reading How to Format a Script with Keyboard Shortcuts
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A comprehensive article that breaks down why Seinfeld scripts were so good at identifying problems, balancing multiple stories, and keeping the viewer smiling.
Eating, drinking, sleeping, and sex are elements of human behavior we all share. The difference with sex is that it has been deemed taboo for centuries. That moral standard has been loosening for decades now, and sex has become a more significant part of mainstream entertainment. But just because we CAN show sex in movies doesn’t… Continue reading How to Write and Direct Sex Scenes
EssentialOpen menu What is Creative Commons What is Fair Use What is Public Domain ResourcesOpen menu Creative Commons License Pros and Cons How Copyright Free Music Works How to Copyright a Script How to Find Award-Worthy Script Ideas from The Public Domain Best Public Domain Movies You’ve finished the greatest story ever told. Now how… Continue reading How to Copyright a Script and Protect Your Screenplay
Got a great script idea in your head but not sure how to condense it? That’s why you need a synopsis. But what if you don’t know how to write a synopsis?Continue reading How to Write a Compelling Movie Synopsis [with FREE Synopsis Template]
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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 → Crafting a well-formatted… Continue reading La La Land Script Analysis & Free Script Download: How to Write Musicals
It’s incredibly hard to make any movie, but a perfect movie? That’s nearly impossible without a great set of script notes. Today we’ll learn how script notes catapulted Back to the Future into theaters and changed history forever. Travel with us as we talk about casting, rewrites, and the development process. Hop in! Where we’re going, we… Continue reading How Script Notes Can Improve Your Screenplay [With Example]