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by David S. Cohen
From Schindler's List and Searching For Bobby
Fischer to A Civil Action, Steven Zaillian has
had a tremendous screenwriting career. Zaillian discusses
his passion for writing and creating characters, and how he
adapted A Civil Action for the big screen.
by John Scott Lewinski
Screenwriters spend years trying to secure representation,
but once they are "picked up," do they know how
to manage their new partners in the industry?
by David S. Cohen
Todd Solondz gained industry recognition with his Sundance
hit, Welcome to the Dollhouse. His next film, Happiness,
premiered to critical acclaim at film festivals but fought
hard for the few art house theatres that would play the film.
Follow this controversial film from script to screen.
by John Kim
Not every screenwriter working in Hollywood enjoys a six-figure
deal for every script he sells. What does it take to make
a living on Guild minimum, and how do get steady; though not
glamorous;work?
by John Hill
The reality is that screenwriting is as much a business as
a craft, and in business, you have to understand the system.
Part of the development system is the rewrite process, and
most likely, you are not the writer chosen to rewrite your;no
their;script!
by Christopher Vogler
Fox 2000 development executive Christopher Vogler tells us
how to make his job easier. And screenwriters who make development
executive's jobs easier, are screenwriters who are employed!
by Diana Saenger
There are a number of choices facing screenwriters today,
and two of the largest are selling or optioning your script,
and going indie or mainstream. Find out the pros and cons
of each path, and which development road is best for you.
by Diana Saenger
CPA turned screenwriter and producer Wayne Rice discusses
his very successful career and the 'art of the pitch' which
has dazzled so many executives into purchasing his script
ideas.
by William C. Martell
If you are going to create a world for your characters, learn
to use that setting wisely. Locations can be used to reveal
character, set up plot twists, and even produce surprise endings;just
like Hitchcock!
by Anthony C. Ferrante
Screenwriter-Director Gary Ross discusses the evolution of
Pleasantville and how he created an unforgettable
world in the largest digital movie made to date.
by John Scott Lewinski
There are now high-tech programs for writing your screenplay
which can help format and develop your story. This issue we
examine programs which help you with everything from story
line to character arc.
by John Kim
This determined filmmaker directed his first feature right
out of film school, and spent years trying to get his next
project off the ground. Find out what choices he made to jump
start his career again.
by Julie Ann Sipo
This screenwriter's experience with WBSWW opened big industry
doors.
by Sally B. Merlin
The commitment of a lifetime.
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