Many screenwriters are praised for their witty and captivating dialogue. A skill that is far too underappreciated, however, is the ability to effectively incorporate action within a dialogue scene. Let’s take a look at how to write action breaks in dialogue and why using action within dialogue can immediately make a scene better. Continue reading How to Write Action Breaks in Dialogue — Examples & Tips
Imagine watching Inception with no explanation of dream levels—confusing, right? Now, picture Blade Runner spoon-feeding Deckard’s backstory through narration—just as frustrating. That’s the challenge of exposition in a story: delivering information without losing the audience’s interest. What is Exposition? It’s the way stories reveal important details over time, shaping how engaged we feel. When done well, it pulls us deeper into a story; when done poorly, it takes us out of it. In this article, we’ll break down exposition and explore how different storytelling mediums use it effectively.Continue reading What is Exposition — You Can’t Escape It But You Can…
Screenplays are a unique and often challenging medium for storytelling because they are essentially stories on the page made for the screen. It can be difficult for screenwriters to communicate the visuals of a film through screenwriting, but one of the best tools they have to do this is the slug line. They are used in various ways to communicate effectively and efficiently to the reader. Let’s examine how to write sluglines into a screenplay.Continue reading How to Write Sluglines — Scene Heading Format & Creative Uses
 Utilizing spreadsheet formulas for call times can speed up the process of creating call sheets, but for many AD's and Production Unit folks, formulas can be intimidating. In this article, we're going to show you how to setup Excel formulas for staggering call times automatically. Continue reading Staggering Call Time Formulas for Your Next Call Sheet
Maintaining your budget while in production is a stressful but necessary endeavor. In this post we'll provide a free Film Budget Cashflow & PO Log template to help you actualize your film budget during production.Continue reading Managing Your Film Budget Cashflow & PO Log (Free Template)
A uguste and Louis Lumière, two French brothers, left an enduring legacy in the realm of filmmaking with their inventive genius. Their stint in cinema, while brief, was marked by innovative leaps that revolutionized visual storytelling. Today, we still feel the repercussions of the pioneering accomplishments of the Lumière Brothers. Their story is a testament to the power of creativity and innovation, proving that even brief moments can lead to lasting impact. Continue reading The Lumière Brothers — Pioneers of the Silver Screen
It is not uncommon for filmmakers to open a film with a few lines of text over a black screen that set forth the tone or theme of a film. Oftentimes, filmmakers even use text over a black screen to transition between scenes or acts. Doing so can be an extremely direct and efficient way at communicating information to an audience. In this article, you’ll learn how to write text over black in screenplay so you can use it in your own script. Continue reading How to Write Text on a Black Screen in Screenplay Format
Tasks are the building blocks of larger accomplishments. In business, art, and personal life, completing tasks leads to completing goals. Therefore, the name of the game is task management and optimizing the workflow in which tasks are executed. Few methods have been as effectively embraced for this purpose as the Kanban method.Continue reading Kanban Methodology Explained — A Guide to the Principles
 If you own a business, there’s no excuse for not running Instagram ads. They are by far the most critical piece of your campaign. You can run your campaigns on all other social platforms, but nothing will have the reach or engagement, quite like an Instagram ad. Why? Let’s check it out. Continue reading Instagram Ads: The Complete Guide to Advertising on Instagram
 Small business advertising ideas can be hard to come by. On the one hand, you need to reach out to a local community and connect with them. But your budget might be tight and your time...even tighter. But luckily, there are ways that allow you to accomplish what you want, regardless of time and budget. Today, let’s take a look at how one of the most well-known (and well-marketed) celebrities in the world, uses certain techniques to create winning advertising. Apply these strategies and your next ad campaign could be a real slam dunk. Continue reading Small Business Advertising…
