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7 Ways to Crack the Code of TV Writing
At Sundance, acclaimed TV and feature film writers, featuring writers of 'Transparent,' 'Six Feet Under,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' and more, share essential tips for episodic writing.
How to Build Momentum in Your Screenplay
Tips on how to make your screenplay get noticed.
The Beginner’s Guide to VR Scriptwriting & Storytelling
A deep dive introduction into screenwriting for VR.
Creative Burnout is Not a Myth (And There’s a Way to Heal From It)
Writer and creative, Nathalie Sejean, breaksdown the phases of creative burnout and how to cope.
Nancy Meyers Reveals the Secrets of Her Successful Writing and Directing Process
What makes Nancy Meyer films so entertaining? Check out this list of tips from the legendary writer and director herself.
How They Did It: The Farewell Writer-Director Lulu Wang Shares Secrets to Turning Your Life Story into a Memoir Movie
Lulu Wang reflects on her journey of making a deeply personal narrative film.
SAVE THE CAT! Podcast
Blake Snyder's podcast provides tangible tips and advice for screenwriters
A Massive List of Fall 2019 Grants All Filmmakers Should Know About
No Film School put together a massive list of fall 2019 grants that you should know about.
The Beginner’s Guide to VR Scriptwriting & Storytelling
A deep dive introduction into screenwriting for VR.
John August on Screenwriting
Master screenwriter John August takes us through the key lessons he's learned along the way as a screenwriter.
How to Write a Thrilling Horror, from SILENCE OF THE LAMBS' Screenwriter and More
Learn the art of thrill from a group of horror masterminds.
LATE NIGHT: Director Nisha Ganatra Talks Emma Thompson’s Improv Skills and Portraying an Aspirational Writers Room
Nisha Ganatra talks about her inspiration as a director, story tone, working with actors, and the making of LATE NIGHT.
How to Talk Comedy Writer
A list of vocabulary comedy writers use, that's often left out of screenwriting books.
Avoid a Screenwriting Trap: Tell a Story Instead of Explaining Your Movie
An important explanation of why you shouldn't think of your screenplay as a movie.
10 Screenwriting Lessons from Fight Club
The multi-faceted story of "Fight Club" can teach you a few things about the art of Screenwriting.
3 Screenwriting Techniques That Turned 'Minority Report' Into a Classic
Boost your sci fi writing game with these three screenwriting techniques from "Minority Report"
Meet the Reader: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Films – Writing the Script Fantastic
Writer and script consultant, Ray Morton, shares some tips he's learned along the way for crafting better sci-fi and fantasy.
Lessons from the Best Comedy Movies
Here's a compilation of some of the best comedy films that will teach you a thing or two about writing a comedy screenplay.
How the Coen Brothers Use Repetition to Create Comedy
Lessons on the use of repetition in comedy through the lens of the Coen Brothers.
How to Make a Good Horror Movie: 9 Lessons from the Genre's Latest Triumphs
These 9 horror film examples provide important lessons on making your horror film stand out from the pack.
Top New York Comedy Writers Tell How to Start and Sustain a Career in Comedy
Check out these highlights from top New York Comedy writers sharing insights into how they broke into the scene and sustain their careers.
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam Video Archive
Check out this amazing catalog of videos IDFA has captured over the years.
Creative Types: Quiz
Take this fun Quiz by Adobe Create to find out what creative type you are and what types you should pair with in order to spark the best collaboration.