Recommended Screenwriters

Nicole Keefler (ProSeries 29) signed two contracts with the children’s TV show JACK with production company PVP Animation. Currently, she’s working on the first episode of the show, and will be pitching more episode outlines to the producers and broadcasters for the show as the season progresses. Nicole was also approached by Nelvana Ltd. to

Have you ever wondered why bad movies get made? I mean, it is hard to believe that some movies ever made it past the first reader, let alone making it to the screen. Here, I'm not talking about movies like "Jackass," because liking a movie like that is just a matter of taste (or no

One of the elements of every single scene in your script is the setting. If you have 60 scenes, you likely have fifteen or more settings. How many of those settings make your script more dramatic? There are plenty of ways to increase the interest level of the settings you use in a scene, but

Rob Gibson (ProSeries 27) made a distribution deal with distributor IFC for his first film, “Primal.”  Rob produced the film which was written and directed by Josh Reed.  Together, they are partners in the production company Known Associates.  “Primal” was debuted at various film festivals around the world to many positive reviews, including one from

Here's a Solution. Ever read a script you couldn't put down for a second? Ever been so engaged in a script that you forgot your surroundings? Chances are, the main conflict of that script demanded that you keep turning the pages. On the other hand, most of the screenplays submitted to contests slow down and

In this business, there are four components: Your ideas, your writing, your marketing and your dream. If you excel at all four, you'll make it! So why aren't more people successful? I've seen so many people who had talent, great ideas, and even the time to make it, but who managed their dream so poorly

  Screenwriter Ken Wallace (ProSeries 20) was hired to do a paid re-write for a TV special by Postproduktiv. Ken is writing the narration for the 30-minute special, titled “Twilight Saga Eclipse – The Obsession Continues.” Ken was given the assignment with a very tight deadline – only 24 hours – and delivered on time.

When structured properly a reveal can bring add new levels of depth and emotion to your screenplay. It also brings with it the element of surprise. And if it is artfully done, readers will have more appreciation for your writing. So it is worth learning and mastering reveals. THE STRUCTURE Overall, the structure is simple.

Screenwriters Angela Falkowska (ProSeries 1) and Marla Hayes (ProSeries 6) optioned the rights to the NY Times best-selling novel Green Darkness by Anya Seton.  First printed in 1972, the book has picked up a large fan-base over the years, and was reprinted in 2000. Angela and Marla secured the rights from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing

Screenwriter Kirk Weddell (ProSeries 23) has secured representation with Intellectual Property Group, one of the leading literary management companies in the industry with a distinguished list of international clients. Kirk set up the meeting with IPG after his ‘Brothers’ screenplay placed 3rd in the Big Bear International Screenplay Competition. Great job, Kirk.