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Ruth Cummings was among the highest respected screenwriters of the Silent Era.
Screenplays
8 ways to take a story that becomes Public Domain and turn it into something fresh and exciting.
Screenwriter Interviews
Writer Austin Kolodney on turning a real-life hostage crisis into a darkly comic pressure cooker of empathy and chaos.
How to Write for Television
Susanna Fogel and David Iserson discuss the creation and development of the spy thriller show, creating grounded characters, the importance of the pilot and establishing the tone and visual style.
Script to Screen - Learn How to Make a Movie
Remi and Noor Alfallah share insight into how they came aboard the film, what stories resonate with them, their unique filmmaking journeys, and the importance of the shared experience.
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Screenplays
All it takes is investing a little time to find someone who’s the right fit for you, but where does one meet potential critique partners?
If it scares you, chances are it just might scare us, too.
Television
Greg Daniels and Michael Koman explore the state of journalism through mockumentary style filmmaking, focusing on the theme of truthfulness, character development, and hiring writer-performers to enhance the writing process.
Luke Matheny untangles what it’s like to take on a beloved work and how writing for children provides the freedom to explore deeper themes.
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Career
We’re blasting off into the Pixar universe to discover what makes their films revolutionary, classic, and oh-so-lovable.
ISA Student Fellowship, a free-to-enter program designed to elevate student screenwriters and connect them with industry opportunities.
Interviews
Ryan Prows discusses his collaborative approach with his co-writers, tackling themes of societal stigmas through the horror genre, how the budget reflected the films aesthetic, and more.
Co-writers Noah Baumbach and Emily Mortimer discuss their approach to writing the screenplay, the film’s exploration of life stages and the importance of friendships.
Writing inspiration
Eight OnDemand webinars that provide instruction and advice for screenwriters interested in crafting a screenplay for the whole family to enjoy.
The words came easily – I’d had this idea in my head for years – but it was hitting harder than I expected.
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Multi-Media for Screenwriters
Hosts Sadie and Jeanne chat with Will Dickerson about the inspiration for his new book, ‘The Tao of Twin Peaks,’ writing routines, advice for directors and more!
Film Industry News
Catch up on Script magazine’s interviews with the screenwriters, directors, and more from this season’s nominated and winning films and television shows.
Selling Your Screenplay Podcast by Ashley Scott Meyers
Miguel Duran talks about his writing process and how making short films was part of his path to directing feature length movies.
Screenwriter Interviews
Shih-Ching Tsou discusses her first solo-directing journey, collaborating with Sean Baker, capturing the electrifying Taiwan night markets, being inspired by Dogma 95 films and connecting audiences with interesting stories.
Screenwriter Interviews
Will Tracy discusses his approach to writing the script, focusing on the relationship dynamics between two complex characters, the subjective nature of reality, ambiguity, and collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos.
Screenwriter Interviews
Writer-director David Freyne on balancing whimsy, grief, and the quiet radicalism of ordinary love in ‘Eternity’.


















