by Ashley Scott Meyers This week I talk with filmmaker Brando Benetton. Benetton's credits include writing and directing the short Nightfire (2020). We talk about this action/thriller and how Brando was able to make a lot of production value on a budget. You can listen to the audio portion of the podcast by clicking here... Continue Reading →
Ken’s Top 10: Tips for Writing a Short Script
by Ken Aguado (@kaguado) While there are many good books on screenwriting out there and tons of great advice here at LA Screenwriter, one area that gets short shrift is the art and strategy for writing shorts. This is unfortunate, because while writing and selling a motion picture or television script can seem like winning the... Continue Reading →
SKIN: Guy Nattiv on the Journey from Oscar-Winning Short to Feature
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Guy Nattiv has been creating short films in his native Israel since 2003. His first American film won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short last year and gave him the opportunity to turn the project into a feature, which interestingly had been written first. Nattiv sat down with LA... Continue Reading →
Screenwriter and BlueCat Founder Gordy Hoffman On His Short Film, Dog Bowl
by Ashley Scott Meyers In this week's episode of the podcast I talk with Gordy Hoffman about his short film, Dog Bowl, which he wrote and directed (now available on Amazon Prime). We talk about how he made the film as well as the writing challenges that he worked through while writing the screenplay. You... Continue Reading →
A Character Case Study: A Closer Look at Joe Oppenheimer’s PLEA
by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Sometimes, one of the most effective ways to learn about story concepts is to take an in-depth look at a single narrative and focus on the elements that make it work. Joe Oppenheimer’s short film, PLEA, provides an excellent template for examining how a character can develop, regardless of the length of the... Continue Reading →
Reality Bites: How to Save a Short Film Production That Falls Apart
by Lexy Anderson (@lexy__anderson) & Ben Murray (@benthemurray) We are a filmmaking duo based in London who regularly collaborate on short films. Our most recent film, "Reality Bites," is a mockumentary following the marriage of a young woman and a zombie, and the challenges they face in that relationship. We wanted to share the process... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Sonny Dyon On His Latest Short Film, The Grove
by Ashley Scott Meyers In this episode of the podcast, I talk with writer and director Sonny Dyon about his new short film, The Grove, which is playing now for free over at ScreeningNow.com (see the notes for the direct link). We talk through the entire process of writing, directing, and producing a short film.... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Joe Taylor On Producing His Latest Short, Last Call
by Ashley Scott Meyers In this week's episode writer/director Joe Taylor talks about how he wrote, directed, and produced his new film, Last Call. You can listen to the audio portion of the podcast by clicking here or through iTunes by clicking here. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtcn30x_99s&w=640&h=360] You can also read a transcript of this episode. Joe... Continue Reading →
Writer/Director Ritchie Greer On His New Short Film, Lost And Found
by Ashley Scott Meyers In this week's episode of the podcast I talk with filmmaker Ritchie Greer about his short film Lost and Found. We talk through the entire process of writing, directing, and producing a short film on a limited budget. You can listen to the audio portion of the podcast by clicking here... Continue Reading →
Mark Hanley On How He Produced a Short Film Using His iPad
by Ashley Scott Meyers In this episode of the podcast I talk with screenwriter and director Mark Hanley about his short thriller film, Dark Afternoon. We talk about exactly how he shot and edited the film using his iPad and he explains exactly what apps he used to help him with production. You can listen... Continue Reading →