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An Interview with 2024 TITAN Awards Winner Jeff Osborne

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:40:30 +0000

About The TITAN Awards The TITAN Awards is a global, prestigious screenwriting contest whereby material competes against its own kind for as long as possible over the course of a contest cycle. Horror feature vs ...

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An Interview with 2024 TITAN Awards Winner Jay Adams

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:38:52 +0000

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An Interview with 2024 TITAN Awards Winner Thomas Oliver Hand

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:00:57 +0000

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Mastering the Movie Script Submission Process: From Draft to Delivery

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:09:32 +0000

Movie script submission is a critical step in your screenwriting career. Whether you’re a seasoned screenwriter or just starting, mastering this process is essential. This guide covers everything from drafting ...

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Screenwriting Approaches for Microbudget Filmmaking

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:14:44 +0000

Microbudget Filmmaking – Independent filmmakers need creativity to tell compelling stories on small budgets. As more indie filmmakers explore microbudget filmmaking, they find that budget constraints inspire ingenuity. A key ...

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Announcing the 2024 TITAN Awards Finalists

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:14:50 +0000

After the initial inter-category competitions, Industrial Scripts is delighted to announce the Finalists of The 2024 TITAN Screenwriting Contest. The full list of Finalists / Category Winners is below. Even ...

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Announcing the 2024 TITAN Awards Semi-Finalists

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 19:46:58 +0000

After the initial inter-category competition, Industrial Scripts is delighted to announce the Semi-Finalists of The 2024 TITAN Screenwriting Contest. The full list of qualifiers is below. Even in the contest’s ...

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How A Film Lookbook Can Help Your Screenwriting

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:26:17 +0000

When it comes to screenwriting, the visual elements of a story are just as crucial as the dialogue and plot structure. While words on a page can convey emotion, action, ...

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Announcing the 2024 TITAN Awards Quarter-Finalists

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 20:53:38 +0000

After the initial inter-category competition, Industrial Scripts is delighted to announce the Quarter-Finalists of The 2024 TITAN Screenwriting Contest. The full list of qualifiers is below. Even in the contest’s ...

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20 David Simon Quotes – Inspiration from the Creator of The Wire

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:31:09 +0000

David Simon is the Creator of The Wire, one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Receiving numerous awards and nominations for his powerful storytelling and realistic and gritty ...

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The Top 9 Highest-Grossing Christopher Nolan Movies – In Order

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 09:36:51 +0000

Christopher Nolan is a name synonymous with cinematic excellence, known for his mind-bending narratives, mazelike storytelling, and visually stunning films. Over the years, Nolan has carved a niche for himself ...

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An Interview with 2023 TITAN Awards Winner Marni Sullivan

IS Main Account — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:28:41 +0000

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An Interview with 2023 TITAN Awards Winner Christopher Kearney

IS Main Account — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:55:20 +0000

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An Interview with 2023 TITAN Awards Winner Phoenix Black

IS Main Account — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:53:45 +0000

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Choosing the Right Story as a Screenwriter

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:02:17 +0000

Choosing the right story to write is a crucial decision for any screenwriter. With countless ideas swirling in your mind, it can be challenging to pinpoint the one that will ...

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Announcing the 2023 TITAN Awards Grand Final Winners

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:41:57 +0000

So, this is it for 2023. After the initial rounds of intense inter-category competition and the quarter-final announcement in August, we were delighted to announce the Semi-Finalists of The 2022 TITAN Screenwriting Contest, ...

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Announcing the 2023 TITAN Awards Finalists

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:52:34 +0000

After the recent semi-final round competition, Industrial Scripts is delighted to announce the Finalists of The 2023 TITAN Screenwriting Contest. The full list of finalists is below. Even in the ...

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Announcing the 2023 TITAN Awards Semi-Finalists

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:10:31 +0000

After the initial inter-category competition, Industrial Scripts is delighted to announce the Semi-Finalists of The 2023 TITAN Screenwriting Contest. The full list of qualifiers is below. Even in the contest’s ...

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Announcing the 2023 TITAN Awards Quarter-Finalists

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:00:13 +0000

After the initial inter-category competition, Industrial Scripts is delighted to announce the Quarter-Finalists of The 2023 TITAN Screenwriting Contest. The full list of qualifiers is below. Even in the contest’s ...

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The One-Page Pitch: 14 ESSENTIAL Elements and a Template

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 27 May 2023 07:27:00 +0000

What will make your one-page pitch standout from the gazillion other pitches out there? And how do you blend a screenwriter’s creative talents into a technically sound pitch, especially when ...

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The 2023 TITAN Awards Launches (PR)

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:27:25 +0000

Press Release 03/01/2023 Industrial Scripts launches The 2023 TITAN Screenwriting Contest The third year of the prestigious global screenwriting contest opens for submissions from writers and filmmakers globally, judged by ...

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The Insider Interviews – with ex-Amazon Head Georgia Brown

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:24:00 +0000

This latest iteration of our Insider Interviews Series is with former Amazon Studios Europe Head Georgia Brown, one of the three judges of the third year of Industrial Scripts’ screenwriting contest, The TITAN ...

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How to Use Public Domain Properties to Create a Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:36:00 +0000

In many ways, public domain properties are the film and TV industry’s lifeblood. They’re at least a substantial piece of how stories are created, adapted and marketed. But what are ...

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The KEYS to Achieving Screenwriting Representation

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Screenwriting representation can be a white whale for all screenwriters, the thing that they feel will take them to the next level. And indeed, it can be the first step ...

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Announcing the 2022 TITAN Awards Grand Final Winners

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 23:59:00 +0000

So, this is it. After the initial rounds of intense inter-category competition and the quarter-final announcement in August, we were delighted to announce the Semi-Finalists of The 2022 TITAN Screenwriting ...

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How Do You Break into the Film Industry? 10 Important Lessons

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:10:00 +0000

The film industry is infamously hard to break into. This applies whether you’re behind the scenes, in post-production or right in front of the camera. It can be tricky to ...

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10 VITAL Ways Green, Amateur Writers Can Avoid Amateur Mistakes

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Screenwriting can be a maze, especially when you’re first starting out. When learning the ropes, it can be easy to fall into traps which will make you look like an ...

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What Does a Script Coordinator Do? The BEST & SIMPLEST Breakdown

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:34:00 +0000

When we think about screenwriting we tend to think about the writer behind the work we eventually see on the screen. But what about all of the other important jobs ...

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What is a Showrunner and What EXACTLY Do They Do?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Being a showrunner is one of the most unique and important jobs in contemporary television. The position is a combination of creativity, consistency and managerial responsibility. They’re the behind-the-scenes masters ...

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What Does a Pro Screenwriting Assignment REALLY Look Like?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 17 May 2022 12:05:00 +0000

Whether you’re an emerging screenwriter just starting on a new path or a well-developed professional you may be wondering what a pro typical screenwriting assignment looks like. All levels of ...

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How Do You Find a Writing Partner? 10 KEY Tips for Writing Partnerships

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 13 May 2022 10:18:00 +0000

In ordinary discourse, the term partnership tends to be a simple synonym for cooperation. However, finding a writing partner refers more precisely to the mastery of creativity, talent, and experience ...

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A Screenplay Option Offer Comes In…Here’s How You Navigate It

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:05:00 +0000

So, you’ve written a screenplay and a producer has approached you about a screenplay option. Amazing – right? You’re one step closer to having your work make it onto the ...

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An Interview with 2021 TITAN Awards Winner James Foye

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:56:00 +0000

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Do You Still Need to Move to LA as a Screenwriter?

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:15:00 +0000

When any person says their dream is to become a screenwriter, a comment you’ll often hear is “you should move to LA first”. Getting advice about how to start as ...

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Announcing the 2021 TITAN Awards Grand Final Winners

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:07:39 +0000

So, this is it. After the initial rounds of intense inter-category competition and the quarter-final announcement in September, we were delighted to announce the Semi-Finalists of The 2021 TITAN Screenwriting ...

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How to Handle Feedback: A Screenwriter’s Guide

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0000

What is Feedback? Feedback is an essential part of the creative process for any artist. And this is especially true for those in the film and TV industry, where collaboration ...

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How to Hire a Screenwriter: The ULTIMATE Guide (plus THE solution…)

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:05:00 +0000

Hiring a Screenwriter: An Overview What do you do when you can’t push through writer’s block? You’ve been working on a screenplay for months or years and you can’t make ...

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The 25 Best Screenwriting Podcasts for Screenwriters to Learn From

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:15:00 +0000

With a wide variety of screenwriting podcasts available, there’s plenty of content for screenwriters to learn from. You can learn the best of screenwriting with insightful success stories, or the ...

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How to Write the Perfect TV Show Bible: The ULTIMATE Guide (with Examples)

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 06:05:00 +0000

What is a TV Show Bible? A TV Show Bible is a reference document created by screenwriters to help them pitch their TV series. Typically 5 – 20 pages but ...

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How to Write an AWESOME Movie Pitch or TV Pitch: The 10 KEY Steps

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:35:00 +0000

A movie pitch is one of the most important pieces of writing a screenwriter has to master in order to sell a screenplay and build a successful career. It can ...

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How Do You Write a Query Letter? 10 Tips to Getting Your Script Read

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:25:00 +0000

It can be hard to figure out where to send your work or who to contact about possibly reading your writing. Your work could be something that’s already written. It ...

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What Does a Story Editor Do? The ESSENTIAL Breakdown

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:02:00 +0000

A lot of work goes on behind the scenes of all your favorite movies and TV shows. From designing sets and creating costumes, bringing what is on the page to ...

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What is a Page One Rewrite? The ESSENTIALS of Rewriting a Script

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:30:00 +0000

A ‘page one rewrite’. It can be one of the most dreaded words a screenwriter can hear and something that most writers will hope to avoid. However, it’s inevitable that ...

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How Do You Deal With Rejection? 10 ESSENTIAL Tips for Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 28 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Rejection is inevitable. To live is to face rejection. Whether it’s rejection from a potential employer, from friends or an unreciprocated love. Everyone has to deal with rejection of some sort. ...

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What Can a Table Read / Read Through Do For Your Screenplay?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:30:00 +0000

A table read is one of the most important steps in the production process for any feature film or TV series. You’ve poured your heart and soul into your screenplay, ...

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What Does ‘Greenlit’ REALLY Mean? 9 Key Factors in the Script Development Process

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 07 May 2021 10:45:00 +0000

There’s often a misconception around the meaning of the term ‘greenlit’. There is a vast difference between a producer/studio commissioning a script and a movie getting greenlit. Usually, it goes ...

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The TITAN Awards Launches (PR)

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:59:38 +0000

Press Release 03/03/21 Industrial Scripts launches The TITAN Screenwriting Prize The inaugural year of the annual screenwriting prize opens for submissions from writers and filmmakers globally, judged by a triumvirate ...

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Film Networking: An Unavoidable Skill You Have No Choice But To Master

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:30:00 +0000

“It’s all about who you know”. Anyone remotely connected to the film industry has heard that phrase. And they’ll often approach the whole subject of film networking, of making contacts, ...

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Film Festival Strategy 101: The KEY Steps for a New Filmmaker

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 08:25:00 +0000

So you’ve made a film and you want more people than just your friends and family to see it. Well, film festivals are a great way to get your project ...

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Why Nailing Your Elevator Pitch Can Massively Help Your Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:05:00 +0000

It’s any screenwriter’s fantasy to come across an acclaimed director or producer out of the blue and pitch them their passion project. Enter the infamous elevator pitch. Chances are, of ...

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Honestly, Should You Do a Screenwriting Degree? 10 PROS and 10 CONS

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:49:00 +0000

More and more colleges and universities are offering academic pathways for screenwriters. This means a screenwriting degree is definitely something aspiring filmmakers and screenwriters will naturally consider at some point. ...

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Industrial Scripts Celebrates 10th Anniversary – Sponsored by STOLI

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:06:46 +0000

Yesterday, Thursday 30th January 2020, Industrial Scripts celebrated its 10 Year Anniversary with an industry reception sponsored by STOLI. Agents, producers, writers, directors and IS staff gathered at the Sanctum ...

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Where Did The Romcom Go? by Tamzin Rafn

Tamzin Rafn — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:45:34 +0000

Where Did The Romcom Go? I have a question. Where did the romcom go, please? Has anyone seen it of late because I seek and ye does not find? Let’s ...

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15 Inspiring Ava DuVernay Quotes for Writers & Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:10:19 +0000

15 Inspiring Ava DuVernay Quotes for Writers & Filmmakers As the first black woman nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Director, Ava DuVernay is ushering in a new ...

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20 Great Patty Jenkins Quotes for Writers and Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 09:38:20 +0000

20 Great Patty Jenkins Quotes for Writers & Filmmakers Filmmaking didn’t come easily to Patty Jenkins. After many years working as a painter she realised her true passion was ...

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15 Eye-Watering Screenwriting Salaries to Inspire

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 07:31:42 +0000

15 Fascinating & Eye Watering Screenwriting Salaries It may seem hard to believe in the tricky early years of the screenwriter but it’s undeniably true: if you can build ...

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The Insider Interviews – Tom Daley

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 14:46:11 +0000

This month’s featured industry guest at The Insider Interviews is Tom Daley of eOne Entertainment. The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes ...

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The Insider Interviews – Kitty Kaletsky

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 09:36:57 +0000

This month’s featured industry guest at The Insider Interviews is Kitty Kaletsky of Black Bear Pictures. The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring ...

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The Insider Interviews: Rose Wicksteed

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:55:19 +0000

The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hossein ...

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Reddit Screenwriting: A Comprehensive How-To Guide

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:30:57 +0000

Reddit Screenwriting: A How-To… Reddit is an online community made up of smaller, individually themed communities, whether they’re centred around sharing simple images or jokes, posting personal anecdotes and ...

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15 Great Ryan Coogler Quotes for Writers & Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:52:18 +0000

15 Great Ryan Coogler Quotes Ryan Coogler’s career path is the envy of many aspiring filmmakers. Off of the success of a festival-acclaimed indie drama, FRUITVALE STATION, he brought ...

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The Insider Interviews: Arvind Ethan David

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:40:02 +0000

The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hossein ...

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Late Risers: 40 Filmmakers Over 40 When They Hit It Big

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:55:24 +0000

There are so many stories of wunderkinds and overnight successes that it can become dispiriting for filmmakers still plugging away. However, some of the world’s most renowned filmmakers didn’t start ...

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The Ultimate Guide to Paid and Free Screenwriting Software

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:29:02 +0000

This guide (updated for 2021) has been divided into the best free screenwriting software and the best paid screenwriting software, for the benefit of writers strapped for cash. It’s obviously ...

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The Insider Interviews: Beth Pattinson

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:35:27 +0000

The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hossein ...

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15 Spike Lee Quotes Writers and Filmmakers Can Learn From

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:14:58 +0000

15 Great Spike Lee Quotes Spike Lee, with 32 years of film experience, is a figure that any aspiring writer and filmmaker can learn from. His breakthrough debut film SHE’S ...

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Industrial Scripts reaches 1,000 Verified Reviews

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 17:31:56 +0000

Landmark in Reviews In a unique landmark for a screenplay consultancy, Industrial Scripts is delighted to announce that the company recently secured its 1,000th verified review of its services, courses and ...

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Chris McQuarrie Quotes For Writers, Directors & Producers

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:07:25 +0000

Christopher McQuarrie After an inauspicious few years working at a detective agency, Christopher McQuarrie broke out as a screenwriter with two collaborations with director Bryan Singer. PUBLIC ACCESS won the ...

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The Insider Interviews: Andrew Orr

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:23:04 +0000

he Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hossein ...

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What the Most Successful Sports Team Can Teach Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:24:06 +0000

Learning From the New Zealand All Blacks In the history of organised sports – globally – one team stands alone. The New Zealand All Blacks are the most successful sports ...

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Taylor Sheridan Quotes For Writers, Directors & Producers

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 13:28:00 +0000

Taylor Sheridan Taylor Sheridan got his start as an actor, his most notable role arriving in the form of Deputy Chief of Police David Hale in SONS OF ANARCHY. He ...

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Vince Gilligan Quotes For Writers, Directors & Producers

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 29 May 2018 16:29:12 +0000

Vince Gilligan Vince Gilligan got his start as a writer for THE X-FILES, but these days he’s best known as the creator, showrunner, writer and director of BREAKING BAD and ...

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The Insider Interviews: Oliver Parker

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 16 May 2018 16:29:34 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: OLIVER PARKER The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S ...

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The Insider Interviews: Ben Roberts

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:02:58 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: BEN ROBERTS The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S ...

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Ryan Murphy Quotes For Producers, Writers & Directors

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 12:18:01 +0000

Ryan Murphy Quotes Ryan Murphy is one of the few super-producers working in TV, along with the likes of Shonda Rimes and Greg Berlanti. His run of hit shows includes NIP/TUCK, ...

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Talent Connector LIVE opens to OVERDRIVE members

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:54:55 +0000

Talent Connector, the free online script promotion bonus offered to qualifying Industrial Scripts clients, has been expanded this month with the launch of Talent Connector LIVE. TCL is open to ...

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Jason Blum Quotes For Producers, Writers & Directors

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:06:38 +0000

Jason Blum founded Blumhouse Productions in 2000, but it wasn’t until 2009 that it started getting its reputation for making some of the most profitable films of all time. The ...

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The Insider Interviews: Duncan Heath

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 19:38:43 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: DUNCAN HEATH The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S ...

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Final Draft Sponsors The Insider Interviews LIVE

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:42:22 +0000

Final Draft Sponsor The Insider Interviews LIVE Industrial Scripts is delighted to announce that leading screenwriting software co. Final Draft are now a sponsor of The Insider Interviews LIVE. Running ...

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The Insider Interviews: Caryn Mandabach

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:13:30 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: CARYN MANDABACH The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, ...

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14 Industry Quotes Proving Writers NEED Pro Script Coverage Now, More Than Ever

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 14:21:44 +0000

The times they are a’ changing, as Bob Dylan once said. Who’d have thought a few years ago that full blown movie stars would be appearing on TV? And within ...

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The Insider Interviews: Andy Paterson

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 19:20:48 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: ANDY PATERSON The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S ...

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An Ultimate Guide to Screenwriting Etiquette in Film & TV

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:48:05 +0000

Why Screenwriting Etiquette is so important… As a new screenwriter, how does one conduct oneself in one of the most competitive industries in the world? It’s an important question, ...

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The Insider Interviews: Faye Ward

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:30:16 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: FAYE WARD The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S ...

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The 10 Best Literary Agents for Writers & Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:00:52 +0000

As a screenwriter, it can be confusing navigating the multitude of literary agents out there. Big or small, almost all literary agents won’t accept unsolicited material. Many specify that unsolicited ...

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Why You Should Never “Spray & Pray” In Screenplay Contests

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:08:42 +0000

One common feature of professional screenwriters’ stories is that there is no single magic route into the industry. Everyone’s path is different. Entering screenplay contests, or entering a whole host ...

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The Insider Interviews: Rhodri Thomas

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:04:31 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: RHODRI THOMAS The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S ...

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The Insider Interviews: Robert Jones

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 16:35:59 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: ROBERT JONES The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S ...

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The Ugly Rise of the “Silent Pass” in Script Development

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 09:24:17 +0000

It’s the experience almost any new writer faces at some point; the elation of getting that “yes, we’ll read it” email (the door’s ajar!), sending a fresh, hopeful script to ...

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The Insider Interviews: Ollie Madden

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 17:48:05 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: OLLIE MADDEN The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S ...

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The Bigger Picture of Script Coverage Fees

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:35:44 +0000

Writers at the start of their career have a lot to contend with. For one, they get called ’emerging’, something better done from swamps or during childbirth than at the ...

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The Insider Interviews: Tim Bevan

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:46:48 +0000

The Insider Interviews The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben ...

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Nostalgia: Finding the Future of Film & TV, in the Past…

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 11:34:47 +0000

Audience Nostalgia From looking down 2016’s box office results, it’s clear that a certain trend shows no sign of stopping. Sequels, remakes and reboots abound, tapping into audience nostalgia to massive success. ...

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The Brit List Scripts 2016

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:08:36 +0000

The Brit List Scripts 2016 As reported by ScreenDaily, The Brit List (a kind of contained, sporadic knock-off of The Black List) was released today. Reportedly more than 80 producers, ...

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10 Great Sites to Download Movie Scripts From

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 18:42:13 +0000

This article will delve into the numerous resources for finding movie scripts online. Movie Scripts: Why You Need to Read Them as a Screenwriter Smart and serious aspiring screenwriters not ...

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The Insider Interviews: Michael Kuhn

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 07:30:12 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: MICHAEL KUHN The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hossein Amini, the ...

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12 Quotes about the Importance of Networking in Film & TV

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 13:55:15 +0000

12 Quotes about the Importance of Networking No matter if you are a producer, writer or director, a would-be executive or talent agent, if you want to crack film and TV ...

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The Insider Interviews: Celine Haddad

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:05:26 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: CELINE HADDAD The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hossein Amini, ...

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The Insider Interviews: Bradley Quirk

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 01:44:40 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: BRADLEY QUIRK The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hossein Amini, ...

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A Screenwriting Salary – how much do scribes REALLY earn?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:02:38 +0000

A Screenwriting Salary – how much do scribes REALLY earn? Although it’s hard to get on the screenwriting salary ladder and even harder to stay on it – let alone ...

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The Insider Interviews: Humphrey Elles-Hill

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 06:56:45 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: HUMPHREY ELLES-HILL The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hossein Amini, ...

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Something For Nothing – Writing Spec Scripts

Tamzin Rafn — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:33:24 +0000

Something For Nothing – Writing Spec Scripts There’s a terrific viral that periodically does the rounds where a restaurateur advertises on Craigslist for a solo musician to play in his ...

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The Insider Interviews: Ed Clarke

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:40:55 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: ED CLARKE The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S ...

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The Insider Interviews: Andy Brunskill

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 20:33:40 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: ANDY BRUNSKILL The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S ...

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The Insider Interviews: Aaron Anderson

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 10:52:12 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: AARON ANDERSON The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S ...

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In Script Development Nobody Knows Anything

Tamzin Rafn — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:45:53 +0000

Nobody Knows Anything When I worked in screenplay development, I spent an awful lot of time befuddled because William Goldman had really nailed it when he said: “nobody knows anything”. Nobody ...

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The Agony of Screenwriting Success

Tamzin Rafn — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 06:45:07 +0000

Screenwriting Success Hurts Some years ago I wrote a film that eventually I called ALBATROSS and subsequently it has been my own private albatross. I was incredibly fortunate. A series of ...

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Hossein Amini Interview Series Launches…

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:30:00 +0000

Hossein Amini Interview Industrial Scripts is pleased to announce the release of our first “Reflection Series” mini-courses, with a unique Hossein Amini interview. These weekly email sequences contain exclusive interview ...

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10 Fee-Charging Screenwriting Contests, their Likely Profits and Prestige

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:58:07 +0000

You’ve rewritten, redrafted, typed ‘Fade Out’ more times than you can count. You’re finally satisfied that your script, the one you’ve poured months maybe even years into writing, is finished. ...

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20 Must Know Hollywood Literary Management Companies

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 11:00:48 +0000

20 Must Know Hollywood Literary Management Companies Figuring out how to get a bona fide literary management company to represent you is complicated, especially if you’re new(ish) to the ...

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10 Hollywood Films Made from British IP

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:46:02 +0000

Hollywood Films and British IP The wider British public are usually treated, once-a-year or so, to a slick piece of PR spin usually including the phrase “British film is booming” ...

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10 Reasons Every Writer Should Explore The BBC Writers Room

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 19:18:20 +0000

What is the BBC Writers Room? Writing may be a solitary task and, frankly, that’s often one of the things that appeals to those of us who do it, but ...

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The Hierarchy of an Executive’s Script Pile

Tamzin Rafn — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 11:26:56 +0000

A couple of months ago I had a friend round for dinner who just so happens to be the Head of Development at one of the best TV companies around. In ...

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The Top 8 Crowdfunding Pitch Movies on Indiegogo

Miranda Fleming — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:27:58 +0000

The crowdfunding pitch film is the campaign’s secret weapon. The pitch film sits at the forefront of your ask for the crowd to fund you. The pitch film literally should ...

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The Film Producer Salary & A Pocket Full of Dollars

Miranda Fleming — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 19:30:23 +0000

Let’s be blunt about it: the financial outlook isn’t great for Film Producers at the moment. A Film Producer Salary is firmly not what it once was… I remember the ...

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Cutting Out the Middle Man in Film Distribution

Miranda Fleming — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:09:40 +0000

The Berlin International Film Festival was distinctly different this year. Sure, there was the typical melee of execs taking pictures around remnants of the Berlin Wall. And yes, as per ...

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The Smell of Fear in LA

Tamzin Rafn — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:36:33 +0000

I’ve spent the week in LA, (City of Angels & Devils) As I have previously mentioned, many times, I love LA and this time was no exception. I ate dinner ...

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My Pain At Being “Replaced” as a Screenwriter

Tamzin Rafn — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 19:12:10 +0000

Being “Replaced” A couple of years ago, I became that person: a replaced screenwriter. It was a screenplay I dearly loved and had put my heart and soul into and, ...

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Swerving Development Hell in the New Dawn of Crowdfunding

Miranda Fleming — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:49:31 +0000

Welcome and hello to the thousands of you who visit the IS website every week. By way of an introduction, I’m Miranda Fleming, and I’m thrilled to be starting this ...

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Script Reader Jobs: Your Complete Guide

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:23:01 +0000

Like it or lump it, the role of the industry script reader is becoming increasingly important in film and TV. With the volume of scripts increasing year-on-year, the challenge for ...

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30 Quotes about Screenwriting from A-List Directors & Actors

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:17:56 +0000

30 Quotes about Screenwriting from A-List Directors & Actors Whether they produce films, direct them, write them, or star in them, these iconic figures all agree on one thing: the importance ...

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Why Women Screenwriters should Stop Moaning and Just WIN

Tamzin Rafn — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:52:15 +0000

All Screenwriters LOVE Moaning Because there’s been quite a lot in the press lately about the plight (or otherwise) of women screenwriters, I’ve been thinking a bit lately about whether ...

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Screenplay Format: Your 30-Step Guide

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:40:48 +0000

Screenplay Format – Your 30-step Guide Before you start writing the next great film, it is essential that you have a comprehensive understanding of screenplay format. It won’t matter how amazing ...

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Seething With Screenwriting Envy!

Tamzin Rafn — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 16:01:09 +0000

Screenwriting Envy “In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure”. Guess who said that? You never will. It was Bill Cosby! I ...

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10 Hollywood Screenwriters Reveal Their Big Break

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 19:40:22 +0000

Most screenwriters would cite a moment in their careers that proved critical. It might be the day they signed with an influential literary manager, or the moment a key producer spotted something ...

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The Insider Interviews: Nick Marston

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:13:53 +0000

The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hossein Amini, the Oscar-nominated writer of DRIVE and THE TWO ...

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The Insider Interviews: Ben Wheatley

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:36:03 +0000

Insider Interviews The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley ...

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In Screenwriting, Hope Springs Eternal

Tamzin Rafn — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 07:45:50 +0000

The Rafn Column Part III Screenwriting – Hope Springs Eternal When I worked as a Development Executive, the most terrifying thing I ever had to do was fly to LA ...

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10 Ways To Irritate a Development Executive

Tamzin Rafn — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:02:25 +0000

The Rafn Column Part II 10 Ways to Irritate a Development Executive When I finally made the transition from being a Development Executive to becoming a writer, I believed that ...

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10 Honest Quotes about the Life of the Screenwriter

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:34:57 +0000

Nobody worships more reverently at the altar of screenwriting than us. We believe in The Screenplay. We recognise it as the critical component in whether a film or TV shows lives, ...

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The 10 Greatest British Screenwriters of All Time

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 18:23:21 +0000

Well, there’s one word for this article: contentious. Nowadays British screenwriters are at the top of their game, ranging from Dominic Minghella to Jed Mercurio, however this hasn’t been ...

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Why Writers Should be Sceptical of Script Hosting sites

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:51:16 +0000

Script Hosting Sites – Friend or Foe? Script hosting sites divide opinion, arguably more than any other screenwriter or filmmaker resource. Maybe it’s the business model which sticks in many ...

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10 Great Tales of Screenwriting Determination

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:39:21 +0000

Where There’s a Will There’s a Way They say where there’s a will, there’s a way and if ever a profession needed to believe this mantra, it’s that of screenwriting. So ...

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The World’s Highest Paid Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:10:40 +0000

The World’s Highest Paid Screenwriters As the title says, this article will explore the world’s highest paid Screenwriters working in the Film and Television industries. Screenwriting can mean seriously ...

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The Top Female Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:48:12 +0000

Beneath the murky waters of the western film industry, the odyssey towards equality is ongoing, and according to ‘Celluloid Ceiling’ – an industry consensus conducted by the Centre for Women in ...

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Where is the Female Talent?

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:16:12 +0000

Where is the celebrated female talent? Where is the celebrated female talent in screenwriting & directing? Recent figures cast a gloomy picture; employment of women in film and ...

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11 Ways to Spot a Shady Script Consultant

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:35:04 +0000

Why all the Script Consultants? After spending many decades lurking in the shadows of the entertainment industry, script consultants and their services are finally getting some PR (good, bad and ...

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13 Stereotypes of the British Film Industry

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:09:59 +0000

13 Stereotypes of the British Film Industry: True or False? Does the British film industry produce the best talent? Does the land of Shakespeare respect the writer? Is anything happening ...

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10 Hollywood Screenwriters Who Burned Bright and Then Faded

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:57:23 +0000

Burning Bright Becoming a professional screenwriter is one thing, but staying at the top of the Hollywood screenwriters game is quite another. After last week’s look at Screenwriters Who Broke ...

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10 Mid-Budget Movies that Wouldn’t Get Made Today

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:24:20 +0000

Mid-Budget Movies Fading After Spielberg and Lucas’ dire warnings on the future of the film industry and the growing box office prominence of high budget tentpole releases, many audience members ...

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How Much do UK Screenwriters Earn?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:18:26 +0000

In America, screenwriters can earn an average annual wage of $77,260. At least, that’s what the Bureau of Labour Statistics tells us. The evidence is there: Bill Marsilii and Terry Rossio earned ...

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Script Consultant tales…

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:56:31 +0000

This is a script consultant tale. The year was 2009. The place was Los Angeles. The complimentary pastries were quite nice actually. Industrial Scripts was attending a masterclass at the ...

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How Not to Approach a Screenplay Agent

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:27:14 +0000

This is a brilliant page from the Knight Hall Literary Agency – one of the UK’s leading screenplay agent company who are representing screenwriters, directors and authors. It’s essential reading for ...

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The Evolution of a Script Development Career

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:23:57 +0000

This article will focus on how best you can start your career in script development. One of the questions we’re asked most at Industrial Scripts is, “how do I build ...

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Industrial Scripts Press Release – 20.07.2011

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:55:46 +0000

Industrial Scripts Press Release 20.07.11 For immediate release: Industrial Scripts launches first UK writer promotion programme, backed by Curtis Brown Group The ongoing programme assesses projects and champions the best ...

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The Brit List 2010

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:41:43 +0000

The Brit List 2010 was officially unveiled today. Compiled by those working in the UK and Irish film community, the Brit List is a selection of the most liked and ...

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