by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Hollywood continues to struggle with representing stories from the many different perspectives found in our ever-changing world. Fortunately, the recent box office slate has offered narratives through the eyes of one of the most historically underrepresented voices in film – women. Women of varying ages, ethnicities, and occupations are being seen on... Continue Reading →
6 Short Filmmaking Lessons Learned On Set
by Angela Bourassa A few months ago I was on a walk with my husband, and I asked him to help me come up with some contained comedy ideas. I wanted to write something low-budget, as most of my scripts require big set pieces and casts. We pondered for a bit, then he came up... Continue Reading →
5 Lessons from Last Year’s Best Original Screenplay Noms
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Oscar season is upon us. Studios are putting their best foot forward in attempts to woo voters with the finest stories they have to offer. While it’s tempting to begin guessing what films will be selected for next year’s highest honors, it’s worth taking a look back at the original scripts that rose... Continue Reading →
5 Storytelling Lessons from Bill Murray
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) The entertainment industry is filled with legends about the process for casting Bill Murray in a film. It’s no secret that the comedic genius is choosy about the stories he agrees to inhabit. So what can we learn about the cinematic choices he’s made? Here are five lessons in storytelling we can... Continue Reading →
David Lynch’s Advice to Writers
David Lynch has been in the news recently with the unveiling of his reboot of Twin Peaks, the classic 29-episode miniseries that consumed audiences in the early '90s. Ariston Anderson of Filmmaker Magazine recently shared ten lessons he learned from Lynch. Here are a few highlights: The thrill is in the hunt for a good... Continue Reading →
Honoring Syd Field: The Master of Screenplay
Syd Field has passed away, and the writing world is mourning his loss.
10 Screenwriting Lessons From Django Unchained
T.J. Barnard of WhatCulture recently shared ten screenwriting lessons any writer can learn from Django Unchained.