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By John Kim
Writer/Director Frank Darabont talks about adapting The
Green Mile for the screen and how he made his way up through the
Hollywood ranks. Darabont also reflects on his twenty year
relationship with novelist Stephen King.
By Rita Cook
Six years of rewrites and a tireless search for investors,
finally results in success for Linda Guyan.
By Diana Saenger
Looking to get noticed with an unforgettable true story?
Consider making your mark with a documentary film.
By John Lewinski
Screenwriters can carve out a successful career in the independent
world if they have the right contacts.
By David S. Cohen
Writer/director/actress Lou Yan discusses her adaptation
of Pearl S. Buck¹s Pavilion of Women and its
fascinating journey from script to screen.
By Alia Yunis
Two-time Oscar® winner and revered writer of powerful,
character-driven films, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala discusses her
approach to successful screenwriting and her long-time partnership
with Merchant Ivory.
By Joe Piscatella
Think short films are only for writer/directors on the film festival
circuit? Don¹t put that script in the desk drawer yet, because a short may
well open some doors for you.
By William C. Martell
Writing for indies means knowing your budget and trying to
avoid using animals and kids in your film. Here are a baker¹s
dozen of useful tips to write a script designed to be shot
on an indie budget.
By Theresa K. Welty
You know the films. They resonate with quality and lofty
subject matter. They are known as Œarthouse.¹ Learn
how to write and sell your high-quality scripts to this market.
By John Hill
What makes a spec script interesting to an independent producer
or director? Find out the secrets of the non-studio spec
...
By Bob Verini
Compelling characters are arguably the most important facet
of Independent films. Find out how to craft the unforgettable
people who populate the most memorable movies of our time.
By James K. Shea
Do you have the screenplay blues? Here are several great
tips and tricks for put a little brilliance into your script.
By Sally B. Merlin
A salute to the most courageous people in the film industry
today the Independent filmmaker.
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