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“What they went through was just incredible. I’d watch for hours as Leo was just laying submerged in an icy river,” says screenwriter Mark L. Smith of his time on the set of The Revenant, the film about the true story of 19th century fur trapper Hugh Glass. “It was miserable at times for people, but
If you ask most people about what the ending is supposed to do, you'll likely hear the words "wrap it up." Without a doubt, that is a very basic requirement of an ending. But let me add two more important goals of the ending: 1. Sell your screenplay. 2. Create buzz with audiences. Think of it this way.
ScreenwritingU Alum, Kathryn Dahlstrom (ProSeries 19) has signed contract to write the feature film, “The Composer” based-on-true story of William Camilleri who overcame abuse and mental illness to become a world-class composer . Producing the film is Lonnie Ramati (The Expendables, Olympus Has Fallen, Late Bloomer), Nancy Valle and William Camilleri. The project is currently
Richard Akel of Four Stars International has optioned ScreenwritingU Alum, Steven Lane Smith’s (ProSeries 49) screenplay titled DRONE ASSASSIN. Steven’s experience as a fighter pilot, test pilot and airline captain add a great deal of credibility to the technical aspects of his screenplay. The project is currently in development. Fantastic News, Steve!
When a producer called up screenwriter Drew Goddard (World War Z, Cloverfield, The Cabin in the Woods) and told him he should adapt an e-book called The Martian, Goddard told him that sounded like a terrible idea. But it wasn’t long before Goddard along with many other fans realized this e-book about an American astronaut