Interview: ProSeries Writer Anthony Giunta

How do you go from script to producer to actors…and end up on Comedy Network?  Those are a few of the questions I ask ScreenwritingU Alum Anthony Giunta about his first movie — that came from his first script! We also talked about what made this screenplay special, what it was like to direct the

Our ScreenwritingU Alumni just came back from the InkTip Pitch Summit and had a lot of success.  Every day right now, more script requests are rolling in for the group.  But one person stood out.  J.T. Quinn Going in with 12 scripts, J.T. and his partner used a different strategy up front — They asked

When PJ Mcllvaine was sued by Twentieth Century Fox Studios, she thought it was the end of her creative life.  "How could I ever write after that?" she wondered.  Generally speaking, the suit was about sharing unproduced scripts online.  You can read the Hollywood Reporter article to see their version. But the more exciting story

"Working with a producer is like solving a puzzle.  It is amazing."  says Ann Kimbrough, who just finished her second screenwriting assignment with different producers. In this interview, you'll hear how a writer just like you met a producer, made the deal, and survived the process of doing a "write-for-hire."   For Ann, the producer

Hal Croasmun of ScreenwritingU interviewed best selling author and screenwriter Seth Grahame-Smith about his movies DARK SHADOWS, and ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER, and his path to A-List in the movie business. In this interview, Seth talked about:          – How he went from an unknown writer to a major player!          – His secret to

THE AVENGERS is directed by Joss Whedon. In this interview, Zak talks about:  How to adapt a comic into a screenplay.  Making a story emotional and getting us connected to the main character.  Surviving competing interests — the comic, the fans, and the studio!  How deals like X2, The Incredible Hulk, and The Avengers came together

Hal Croasmun of ScreenwritingU talked with writer/producer Molly Newman about the upcoming show POLITICAL ANIMALS. There’s a lot of buzz about this mini-series that premiers on Sunday, July 15th on USA Network.  It was created by Greg Berlanti and stars Segorney Weaver, ,James Wolk (“Shameless”), Sebastian Stan (“Gossip Girl”), Ellen Burstyn (“Requiem for a Dream”),

Hal Croasmun of ScreenwritingU interviewed screenwriters Hannah Shakespeare and Ben Livingston about about their move, THE RAVEN. THE RAVEN is directed by James McTeigue and stars John Cusack. In this interview, Hannah and Ben talk about: The power of a great concept. The research that went into THE RAVEN. How this deal came together for the

How dramatic are your lead characters? Four years ago, I gave a lady feedback on her first 3 pages with the agreement that I could use it as an example.  It was a great decision because it uncovered an extremely important principle… …Your lead characters need to be DESIGNED to create drama!  Before she sent

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