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How to Write a TV Show Script for Maximum Impact

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:34:17 +0000

Writing a TV show script requires a strong balance of creativity and structure. A good script is the backbone of a successful TV show, as it sets the foundation for ...

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What are Character Foils in Screenwriting?

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:15:44 +0000

Character foils are the secret ingredients that add flavour and depth to a story. These contrasting characters, often paired with the protagonist, highlight key traits and qualities, enriching our understanding ...

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50 Character Flaws to Use In Your Next Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:51:17 +0000

Master the subtleties of writing character flaws to sculpt stories that resonate with audiences. Our list of fifty character flaws will help you understand how these faults and failings define ...

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Crafting the Perfect Ending Scene for your Movie or TV Show

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:58:14 +0000

In the realm of storytelling, the ending scene holds immense power. It’s the climax of characters’ journeys, the resolution of conflicts, and the final impression left on the audience. As ...

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How to Avoid Writing One Dimensional Characters

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:17:33 +0000

In the realm of storytelling, characters are the heartbeat of any narrative. They drive the plot forward, elicit emotional responses, and ultimately connect the audience to the story. However, one ...

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How to Create Plot Twist Ideas for Screenplays

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 08:21:57 +0000

Screenwriting is a delicate dance between storytelling and audience engagement, and one of the most exciting moves a screenwriter can make is creating compelling plot twist ideas. Also, a well-crafted ...

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Katniss Everdeen – Truly ORIGINAL Characters Series: Part 24

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:10:51 +0000

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Katnis Everdeen from The Hunger Games (2012). What ...

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Roman Roy – Truly ORIGINAL Characters Series: Part 22

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:38:00 +0000

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Roman Roy from Succession. What ...

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Why Does Your Screenplay Page Count REALLY Matter?

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:50:00 +0000

Trying to hit a certain page count is probably one of the least exciting elements of writing and polishing a screenplay. But for those sitting down to read it, a ...

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How Do You CREATE and MAINTAIN Empathetic Characters?

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:48:00 +0000

There are many important aspects to writing a great screenplay; good dialogue, interesting settings, unique stories, and good characterisation. However, little is arguably more important than creating and maintaining empathetic ...

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Writing a GOOD Workplace Comedy: The VITAL Elements

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Do you have an idea for a workplace comedy but are struggling to get it off the ground? Understanding the key aspects and structures of some of your favourite workplace ...

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20 GREAT Jesse Armstrong Quotes for Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:24:00 +0000

He’s the creator and showrunner of one of the biggest shows of the last few years, Succession. So we take a look at 20 fascinating Jesse Armstrong quotes to see ...

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The KEY Elements to Workplace Dystopias in Film and TV

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:55:00 +0000

Over the last few years, there has been a rise in the number of workplace dystopias in film and TV. But what are the essential elements of these stories? And ...

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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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20 of the Most Common Screenwriting Mistakes You MUST Avoid

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:25:00 +0000

What are the most common screenwriting mistakes that a screenwriter will likely make? What mistakes will be all too familiar to screenplay readers and development executives? Some mistakes are forgivable ...

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How Do You Write a Convincing and Powerful Death Scene?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:50:00 +0000

How to write a good death scene? This is a question writers may well have been pondering since stories were told on the walls of caves. From Shakespeare to Spielberg, ...

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Patrick Bateman – Truly ORIGINAL Characters Series: Part 21

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:36:00 +0000

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What is the But and Therefore Rule in Screenwriting?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:30:00 +0000

In every screenwriting class, you are going to learn about many rules. However, the most important one is always the same: give the story energy to keep the viewers engaged. ...

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Narrative Pacing: The KEYS To Mastering Your Screenplay’s Pace

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:04:00 +0000

When it comes to narrative pacing, we all know the feeling of being on the edge of our seats, biting our nails with anticipation for what’s to come. It’s likely ...

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Ruth Langmore – Truly ORIGINAL Characters Series: Part 20

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:03:00 +0000

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15 AWESOME Dan Harmon Quotes for Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:28:00 +0000

He’s one of the most critically acclaimed comedy screenwriters out there, known most famously for Rick and Morty. In general, Dan Harmon is not afraid to break down barriers and ...

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The BEST Series Finales and What They Teach About Writing TV

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:44:00 +0000

How do you finish writing a TV series? We all know the feeling of being disappointed by a series finale, mourning not only the loss of a treasured show but ...

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Kim Wexler – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 19

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:30:00 +0000

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5 VITAL Lessons Screenwriters Can Take from Aaron Sorkin Scripts

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:20:00 +0000

Aaron Sorkin is one of the few screenwriters whose name alone can get a film greenlit. And Aaron Sorkin scripts not only make great TV or film blueprints but are ...

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What are A, B and C Plots in TV Screenwriting?

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:35:00 +0000

When we watch a film or TV series, we’re often aware there are multiple storylines running concurrently but take them in as second nature. This is the benefit of TV ...

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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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How to Write an Anthology Series & The BEST Anthology Series Examples

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:32:00 +0000

The wide variety of anthology series that have emerged in contemporary TV can be attributed in part to the success of series such as Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone. ...

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Rue From Euphoria – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 17

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:35:00 +0000

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Rue from Euphoria. What is an Original Character? ...

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How Do You Write a Screenplay Prologue? Dodge These Key Pitfalls

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 04 May 2022 15:35:00 +0000

A prologue can be used to introduce the audience to the characters, tone and theme of your screenplay. It should plummet them into the story from the start as you ...

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Tina Belcher from Bob’s Burgers – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 16

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:15:00 +0000

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Tina Belcher ...

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How Do You Write BRILLIANT and ALTERNATIVE Teen Drama?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Teen drama is one of the most enduring genres to have graced TV screens since its inception. We’ve all been teenagers at some point. And the heartbreak, emotions, journeys, discoveries, ...

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How Do You Best Convey the Passage of Time in Your Screenplay?

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0000

It’s rare that you would find a script without any significant passage of time whatsoever. It’s often a vital part of how a script develops and keeps its audience engaged. ...

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How Do You Write Highly Realistic Dialogue? The 10 KEY Steps…

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:45:00 +0000

One of the biggest humps to get over when writing for film or television is dialogue. Even if you have a perfect story, outline, and characters, bad dialogue can bring ...

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Shiv Roy – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series Part: 15

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:27:00 +0000

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Shiv Roy ...

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The Insider Interviews – GLADIATOR Screenwriter William Nicholson

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

This latest iteration of our long-running Insider Interviews series is with William Nicholson, the prolific screenwriter behind such hits as Gladiator, Shadowlands, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and Breathe, amongst many ...

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Michael Scott – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 14

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:59:00 +0000

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Michael Scott ...

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20 INSPIRING Shonda Rhimes Quotes for TV and Film Writers

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:38:00 +0000

Since the early 2000s, Shonda Rhimes has been producing amazing, hit TV. But in recent years, she’s cemented herself as probably the most prolific and successful TV producer of the ...

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What is the Definition of CINEMATIC, in Screenwriting Terms?

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:35:00 +0000

We’ve all heard the term “cinematic”. Film reviews, job offerings, script feedback, award acceptance speeches. Many people in the industry use this term, some of them quite lightly. But what ...

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An Interview with 2021 TITAN Awards Winner Jared Ruga

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:25:00 +0000

About The TITAN Awards The TITAN Awards is a prestigious global 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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The ESSENTIAL Ways to Craft a Brilliant TV Show Idea

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:53:00 +0000

Crafting a TV Show Idea How does one craft a brilliant TV show idea? First, it’s important to understand what exactly that means. Longevity of story is foremost what separates ...

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How To Write an Active Protagonist (and Avoid a Passive Protagonist)

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:40:00 +0000

What is an Active Protagonist? An active protagonist is a main character who is not merely affected by the world around them, but affects that world too. Their actions, both ...

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20 Terrific Ricky Gervais Quotes to INSPIRE Writers and Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:20:00 +0000

Comedy writer, director and actor Ricky Gervais has been bracing our screens since the early 2000s. Often outspoken and straight-talking, Gervais has conquered the comedy genre with his broad array ...

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Saul Goodman – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series Part: 13

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:25:00 +0000

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Saul Goodman ...

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The Essential Elements of Writing a Fish Out of Water Story

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:12:00 +0000

What is a Fish Out of Water Story? A ‘fish out of water’ story is the idiom referring to a character who is removed from their daily lives and forced ...

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20 Donald Glover Quotes to Inspire Writers and Creatives

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:35:00 +0000

How does Donald Glover manage it? The screenwriter, director, actor, rapper, producer and comedian has a jammed packed awards cabinet and track record of amazing work across many different forms. ...

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The 10 Best TED Talks For Screenwriters and What They Teach

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:30:00 +0000

There are many TED talks out there for writers, screenwriters and storytellers. In this article, we’ll focus on 10 of the most relevant and best talks for screenwriters and writers ...

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20 Wise and Hilarious Tina Fey Quotes to INSPIRE

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:50:00 +0000

An American comedy icon, Tina Fey not only defines an era of Saturday Night Live but created the critically acclaimed comedy shows 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Her success, ...

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Kendall Roy – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 12

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Kendall Roy from Succession. What is an Original Character? ...

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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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Daryl Dixon – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series Part: 11

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:45:00 +0000

Welcome to Industrial Scripts’ Truly Original Characters series, an ongoing sequence of articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article focusses on Daryl ...

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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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Deus Ex Machina: How to USE and/or AVOID in Screenwriting

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:23:00 +0000

What is a Deus ex machina? It sounds like something technological and complex. But it’s actually quite simple. Well, have you ever just been watching a film totally invested, your ...

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Beth Harmon – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series Part: 10

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:20:00 +0000

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What is a Bottle Episode? The KEY to Writing a Self-Contained Script

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:35:00 +0000

Most TV series, whether comedy or drama, have a bottle episode at some point. And they can often take pride of place in the series’ history. They can serve as ...

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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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Forensic Scene Analysis: Breaking Bad’s ‘I Am the One Who Knocks’

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 14 May 2021 13:30:00 +0000

In this series, we’ll take a look at great, well-known scenes from films and TV. We’ll analyse these scenes to figure out what makes them work so well, what they add ...

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How To Write Great Dramedy: The KEY Elements of a Dramedy Script

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 12 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Genre mashups, also known as genre hybrids, are a tricky business to get right. The balance between the genres will need to be spot on for it to be successful. ...

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How to BEGIN Writing a Fantasy Script: 7 Great Ways into the Fantasy Genre

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:05:00 +0000

At some point, we have all delved into the fantasy genre, whether that is through books, TV shows or movies. It’s a genre with a wealth of scope, opportunities and ...

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Eleven from STRANGER THINGS – Original Characters Series: Part 8

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:50:00 +0000

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Eleven from Stranger Things. What is an Original Character? ...

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The Insider Interviews – with BREAKING BAD Producer Karen Moore

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:45:00 +0000

This latest iteration of our Insider Interviews Series is with producer Karen Moore, one of the three judges of Industrial Scripts’ inaugural screenwriting contest, The TITAN Awards. Karen Moore Biography Karen ...

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Forensic Scene Analysis: ‘The Red Wedding’

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:01:00 +0000

Understanding what makes great scenes really great is very useful when writing a screenplay. It gives you the tools and knowledge to write your own. In this article we are ...

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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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The Cold Open: Starting Your Screenplay With a Bang

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:01:00 +0000

Whether you write for film or TV, a cold open can provide a vital and dynamic way into your screenplay. They say that in the business, nobody will read past ...

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Fact and Fiction: How to Handle THE TRUTH as a Screenwriter

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:05:00 +0000

Oftentimes, a film based in reality will include a handful of fabricated details and interactions. Many people dedicate themselves to pointing out instances where true stories deviate from the truth. ...

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Writing The Unlikeable Protagonist: How to Craft a Great Antihero

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:50:00 +0000

The Role of the Unlikeable Protagonist ‘Unlikeable protagonist’ sounds like an oxymoron. However, they’re a common occurrence in all forms of storytelling. The antihero protagonist is an increasingly prominent presence ...

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Writing Stage Directions in a Screenplay: The ULTIMATE Lowdown

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:45:00 +0000

Crafting good quality stage directions can often be one of the trickiest parts of writing a screenplay. The directions need to be clear and concise but also need to engage ...

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The Insider Interviews – Steve Matthews (HBO Europe)

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:45:00 +0000

This latest iteration of our Insider Interviews Series is with Steve Matthews, currently VP Executive Producer for Drama Development at HBO Europe. Steve has had a wide-ranging career since getting started in ...

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Political Thrillers vs Political Dramas: What Are the KEY Differences?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:25:00 +0000

While shows such as The Crown and House of Cards have been recent hits, political thrillers and political dramas have been around since the dawn of storytelling. After all, Shakespeare ...

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Creating Characters That Leap Off The Page: What Are The 15 VITAL Steps?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:10:00 +0000

Creating Characters: A Daunting Process When writing a screenplay, the process of creating characters can be so arduous yet so enlightening, so varied yet at the same time so individually ...

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10 Superb TV Pilot Examples and The Keys to Writing a Great TV Pilot

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:55:00 +0000

What Makes a Great TV Pilot? Understanding the importance, function and objective of a TV pilot are the first steps to writing a great one. The difference between a failed ...

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Multi-Camera Scripts: How Do They Differ From Other Scripts in Content and Style?

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:40:00 +0000

The Multi-Camera Sitcom Since coming to the fore in the 1960s, the multi-camera situational comedy, or sitcom, has proven itself a genre that has been able to continually reinvent itself, ...

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Barry Berkman – ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 6

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:45:00 +0000

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Mockumentary Scripts: The Keys to Writing a Great Mockumentary

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:15:00 +0000

A mockumentary is a satirical film or television show that combines documentary-style filmmaking with fictional subject matter. But although mockumentaries feature fictional events, they differ greatly from traditional narratives. And this ...

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ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part Five – Walter White

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 08:35:00 +0000

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Shonda Rhimes Masterclass Review: Is It Worth It?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:20:00 +0000

Our scores in this in-depth Shonda Rhimes MasterClass review: Lessons – 7/10 Workbook – 9/10 Community -7/10 Value – 8/10 Overall Verdict – Thumbs Up! Pros of the Shonda Rhimes ...

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ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 4 – Cersei Lannister

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:00:49 +0000

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How Do You Write a Cliffhanger? The 8 Steps to REALLY Hooking An Audience

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:10:16 +0000

This article will explore the cliffhanger, as a screenwriting mechanism, and how best to deploy it in your screenplay. We’ll examine the following: What is a Cliffhanger? What Effect Does ...

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ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 3 – Villanelle

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:20:00 +0000

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15 Brilliant Montage Examples for Screenwriters and Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:45:00 +0000

The montage is an ever present part of modern screenwriting. Filmmakers and screenwriters frequently use this technique, regardless of genre. But what are the best montage examples and what do they teach ...

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The 6 Key Steps to Writing the BEST Script Outline Possible

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:00:58 +0000

How to Write the Best Script Outline Possible Achieving the extraordinary usually requires extraordinary planning. Hence before writing a great screenplay, you need a great script outline. The world of ...

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How to Write a Sitcom: The Crucial Rules of The Game

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:10:29 +0000

How to Write a Sitcom: The Crucial Rules of The Game It feels more important than ever to have a good laugh. And what better way to poke fun at ...

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How to Get the Best Out of a Nonlinear Narrative (With the Best Examples)

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 09:15:34 +0000

How to Get the Best Out of a Nonlinear Narrative The nonlinear narrative is a common feature of contemporary movies (and TV as well). It has become such a familiar ...

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An Epic List of The 67 Film Sub Genres and Their Meanings

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:00:00 +0000

The 67 Different Sub Genres Two decades and a century since the dawn of cinema, it is safe to say the medium has by now produced a colossal variety ...

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How to Write a Thrilling Heist Movie (or TV series): The 10 Perfect Steps

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 25 May 2020 08:40:58 +0000

How to Write a Heist Movie (or TV series): The ULTIMATE 10 Steps A band of misfits. A slick elite group. “Getting away clean”. Whatever the stakes. A heist ...

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15 Brilliant Flashback Examples for Screenwriters and Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:10:14 +0000

15 Brilliant Flashback Examples That Show How to Best Use It It’s almost hard to think of a modern film that doesn’t have a flashback example somewhere within it. Of ...

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15 Brilliant Cary Fukunaga Quotes for Writers and Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:01:50 +0000

15 Brilliant Cary Fukunaga Quotes for Writers and Filmmakers Cary Fukunaga has had a prolific career so far. He is American by nationality, but of Japanese, Swedish, English and German ...

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From Book to Screen: 9 Essential Steps to Skilful Adaptations

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:00:26 +0000

From Book to Screen: 9 Essential Keys to Adaptation Stories that have made the journey from book to screen have always been popular. But it feels more than ever they ...

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How to Expertly Create High Stakes in Your Screenplays

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:40:19 +0000

The Importance and Meaning of High Stakes in Screenwriting It’s pretty simple. Story stakes answer the question… “So what? Why should we care?” High stakes can benefit the story in ...

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15 Inspiring Rachel Bloom Quotes for Writers and Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:05:40 +0000

15 Rachel Bloom Quotes for Writers and Filmmakers Rachel Bloom cuts a unique figure in the modern TV landscape. She began her career writing and starring in her own comedy ...

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15 Amy Sherman-Palladino Quotes for Writers and Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:15:04 +0000

15 Amy Sherman-Palladino Quotes for Writers and Filmmakers Amy Sherman-Palladino has no qualms with being known as a challenging artist. Refusing to be bound by network limitations, her unique ...

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‘Show Don’t Tell’ – Why The Screenwriting Mantra Endures

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 09:00:37 +0000

‘Show Don’t Tell’ – How to Best Follow the Principle It’s a term you hear frequently when it comes to storytelling – ‘Show Don’t Tell’. But what does it ...

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How to Write an Awesome Beat Sheet for Your Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:00:12 +0000

Why a Beat Sheet is Important to Your Screenplay Whilst inspiration can strike at any minute and writing can be incredibly spontaneous business, screenwriting is usually smoothest when you’ve got ...

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15 Cunning Red Herring Examples in TV and Film

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:15:19 +0000

15 Cunning Red Herring Examples in TV and Film Surprise is one of the most important elements in movies and tv. Knowing how to write a killer plot twist ...

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What Are The Must-Know Keys to Writing Great Character Descriptions?

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:10:19 +0000

The Must-Know Keys to Writing Great Character Descriptions Great character descriptions are what help ease the reader into your great characterization. They’re the entrée, if you will, to the ...

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15 Phoebe Waller-Bridge Quotes Writers and Filmmakers Can Learn From

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:02:03 +0000

15 Phoebe Waller-Bridge Quotes Writers & Filmmakers Can Learn From Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s career is an inspiring tale of talent, perseverance and ultimate success. Starting her career primarily as an actor, ...

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Protagonist and Antagonist: How to Craft The PERFECT Dynamic

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:17:34 +0000

How Do You Craft the PERFECT Dynamic Between Protagonist and Antagonist? The conflict between the protagonist and antagonist is an essential part of screenwriting. However, this crucial conflict can ...

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Writing the Perfect Controlling Idea for Film and TV: The ULTIMATE Guide

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:27:03 +0000

Writing the Perfect Controlling Idea for Film and TV: The Ultimate Guide A controlling idea is a foundation. Writing a screenplay is a lot like building a house. It ...

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15 Examples of Bad Writing in Really GOOD Movies and Shows

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:10:04 +0000

If you pay even a sliver of attention to people’s critiques of TV and film, then you understand that great screenwriting isn’t necessarily a given, even for shows and movies ...

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201 Character Archetypes Writers MUST Have In Their Armoury

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:00:27 +0000

Every screenwriter knows that writing a great screenplay takes more than just a good plot or good world building. It relies heavily on constructing memorable characters. Understanding character archetypes are ...

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The Fourth Wall Break in Screenwriting – How to Do it & Why

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:15:57 +0000

The Fourth Wall Break – How to Do it and Why An increasingly common device used in modern Film and Television, the fourth wall break can serve as a ...

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World Building in Film and TV: The Essential Steps

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:15:27 +0000

World Building in Film & TV: The Essential Steps If you’ve ever enjoyed losing yourself in the world of Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings, you know how ...

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ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 2 – Omar Little

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:57:24 +0000

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 2 Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. Want to ...

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15 Genius Foreshadowing Examples in Film and TV

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:33:13 +0000

15 Genius Foreshadowing Examples in Film and TV Foreshadowing is typically used to enhance the audience’s experience of the intended themes and messages of the movie or TV show ...

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ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 1 – Tony Soprano

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:45:19 +0000

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 1 Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of articles that will examine the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. What ...

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Why Screenwriters Need Pro Script Analysis Now, More Than Ever

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 23 May 2019 16:29:44 +0000

Why Pro Film & TV Script Analysis is Critical to Writers There’s often an element of mystery or confusion surrounding script analysis services. Sitting at home, watching a bad film ...

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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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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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The Insider Interviews: Dominic Minghella

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:54:56 +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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The Insider Interviews: Simon Heath

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:36:37 +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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VIDEO ESSAY: Dual Perspectives – THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:37:31 +0000

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE is a Netflix miniseries loosely adapted from the book by Shirley Jackson. It was created by horror maestro Mike Flanagan (OCULUS, ...

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What is THE industry-standard screenplay font?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:51:32 +0000

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Screenplay Font – Does It Matter? This article will explain what the industry-standard screenplay font is. As well as explaining what it is, we’ll look ...

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How to Pitch a TV Show: The Ultimate Guide

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:56:29 +0000

How to Pitch a TV Show: The Key Steps Writing is, obviously, a vital part of creating a TV Show. However, it is sadly not the only vital part ...

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VIDEO ESSAY: The Dramedy Balance – CATASTROPHE

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:05:03 +0000

CATASTROPHE CATASTROPHE is a Channel 4 and Amazon Prime show. It’s created by, written by, and stars American comedian Rob Delaney and Irish writer-actress Sharon Horgan. It was nominated for ...

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VIDEO ESSAY: Creating the Fascinating Antagonist – Gus Fring

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:09:34 +0000

Gus Fring BREAKING BAD, created by Vince Gilligan, introduced us to many great characters. Antihero Walter White (Brian Cranston), the cancer-diagnosed high school teacher who turns to making meth. Jesse ...

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OPINION: The Thrill of the Real Time Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:46:43 +0000

Before editing was created and perfected as its own art form, every film was in real time. (Although this isn’t entirely true: before sound, films were shown at whatever speed ...

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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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Why Screenwriters Should Understand Screenplay Atmosphere

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 21 May 2018 14:29:32 +0000

Understanding Screenplay Atmosphere Screenplay atmosphere is difficult. At the bottom of the poster for THEY CAME TOGETHER, a spoof of rom-coms, there’s a disclaimer: Please note: New York City plays such ...

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GENIUS CHARACTER REVEALS: Jim Hopper (STRANGER THINGS)

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 21 May 2018 11:58:29 +0000

In our Genius Character Reveals series we examine scenes and moments where a film or TV show reveals a tremendous amount of character information in a compressed amount of screen ...

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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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OPINION: Why Your Second Act Must Have Escalating Stakes

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:48:04 +0000

The second act is all about escalating stakes. Absolute urgency. There’s a gap in the classic three act structure as extolled by many screenwriting books and teachers. The problem is ...

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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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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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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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GENIUS CHARACTER REVEALS: Bill Tench (MINDHUNTER)

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:07:44 +0000

In our Genius Character Reveals series we examine scenes and moments where a film or TV show reveals a tremendous amount of character information in a compressed amount of screen ...

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Genius Character Reveal: Rebecca Bunch (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:51:05 +0000

In our Genius Character Reveals series we examine scenes and moments where a film or TV show reveals a tremendous amount of character information in a compressed amount of screen ...

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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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OPINION: Great Dialogue is All in the Subtext

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:30:12 +0000

Writing great dialogue is difficult, but one way to get a step closer is through the use of subtext. Subtext, literally what is below the text, is the deeper implication behind ...

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Why Screenwriters Should Tell Stories about Everyday Heroes

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 10:16:16 +0000

With the dominance of superhero and tentpole films, sometimes it seems like there’s no place in cinema for everyday heroes. Most audiences don’t want their reality simply reflected back to them. However, ...

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How to Mine History & the Real World for Your Next TV Script

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:29:59 +0000

History is, to gently mutilate a great quote, often stranger than fiction, which is what makes it such a great basis for fiction. Of course, mining history for a solid ...

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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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Which Species of Screenwriter Are You?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 08:10:07 +0000

Screenwriter The ‘building-block’ nature of screenwriting is such that any screenwriter needs a selection box of varying skills. As you’d expect then, different screenwriters tend to find themselves drawn to, ...

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GENIUS CHARACTER REVEALS: Dale Cooper (TWIN PEAKS)

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 25 May 2017 12:20:20 +0000

In our Genius Character Reveals series we examine scenes and moments where a film or TV show reveals a tremendous amount of character information in a compressed amount of screen time. This month’s instalment focuses on FBI ...

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14 Ways a TV or Movie Setting Was Used To Enhance a Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 08:50:45 +0000

When a TV or Movie Setting IS A Character In the Narrative… Ask yourself this: what is a TV or movie setting? Really think about it. Is it just a ...

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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: Paul Webster

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:04:33 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: PAUL WEBSTER 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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OPINION: This Is (Not) A True Story

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:59:24 +0000

This is a true story. The events depicted in this film took place in Minnesota in 1987. At the request of the survivors, the names have been changed. Out of ...

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10 Types of Scene that Work Onscreen but Not on the Page

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 21:00:56 +0000

It goes without saying that reading a script does not have the same sensory effect on a human being as watching a film or TV show. That’s because there are ...

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The Insider Interviews: Nisha Parti

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 27 May 2016 11:00:16 +0000

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: NISHA PARTI 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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10 Extreme Character Arcs in Film & TV

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 21 May 2016 20:30:58 +0000

We all know that most good characters undergo some kind of change over the course of their story. Whether it’s a change in perspective, circumstance or goal, WE as the ...

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GENIUS CHARACTER REVEALS: Geoffrey Tennant

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 21:39:19 +0000

Genius Character Reveals Welcome to the first of our new series: GENIUS CHARACTER REVEALS. In this series we’ll look at scenes and moments where the film or TV screenwriter/director has ...

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OPINION: The Riddle of Tone

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:42:12 +0000

Understanding The Riddle of Tone The release of BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE is an appropriate moment to talk about tone, one of the least understood tools in the ...

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Check out this Reader who passed on THE INBETWEENERS script!

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:49:10 +0000

About THE INBETWEENERS script Before we get into the cases “for” and “against” both the script reader and their report on THE INBETWEENERS script, let’s just remind ourselves what ...

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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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OPINION: The Power Of Linear Storytelling

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 12:18:45 +0000

Linear Storytelling Power How important is the straight-and-narrow in screenwriting? Can so-called conformity actually get you noticed? As screenwriters, we are left to own imaginations to find ides that strike ...

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These are the Only Screenwriting Tips Worth Keeping

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:10:32 +0000

In a giant sea of screenwriting tips and advice, where does one begin? It’s almost as bad as dieting these days. Cranberries are bad for you. No, scrap that, we’ve ...

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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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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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5 Bits of Famous Writing Advice You Should Ignore

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 28 May 2015 17:18:58 +0000

You’re no stranger to getting advice if you’re a writer. Thousands of books, hundreds of films, and even entire college majors have been dedicated to the art of honing the ...

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Unheralded Scene: TOGETHERNESS (2015)

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 17 May 2015 06:59:19 +0000

Unheralded Scene: TOGETHERNESS (2015) In our “Unheralded Scene” series, our consultants nominate a classic film or TV scene, which in their view hasn’t received the admiration it deserves. It might ...

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9 Observations about Aaron Sorkin’s THE NEWSROOM

Tom Williams — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:50:22 +0000

THE NEWSROOM This post started as a tweet, developed into a Facebook status and is now finding full expression as a blog post. recently I finished, in a double-bill, The ...

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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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How to Write a Screenplay: Your 30-Step Guide

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:50:31 +0000

So – you want to learn how to write a screenplay. You think about it constantly. Whenever you watch a movie you annoy your friends, going on about how you ...

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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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What I’ve Learnt about Screenwriting: Part I, The Idea

Tom Williams — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 10:37:31 +0000

What I’ve Learnt about Screenwriting: Part 1, The Idea So I’ve been doing this for a while now, and for some reason I feel a powerful, hubristic, intimations-of-mortality urge to ...

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To Screenwrite Right, Write What You Know

Tamzin Rafn — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:43:50 +0000

Write What You Know or Just Say No! (and other rhymes) I’m going to give you procrastinating scribblers a little bit of advice today. Yes me, who gets up at the ...

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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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The Screenplay & The Mountain

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 17:06:53 +0000

The Screenplay. Like some kind of Mordorian tower it looms over the land. We can barely make out the top of it, so shrouded is it in snow, ice and ...

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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: Jack Thorne

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:40:33 +0000

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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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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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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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