by Final Draft | Jan 16, 2018 | Interviews
Jerry Bruckheimer Talks 12 Strong and Offers Advice for Up-and-Coming Screenwriters Jerry Bruckheimer is arguably one of the most successful producers in the history of film and television, with such credits as Pirates of the Caribbean, Top Gun, CSI and Armageddon, to...
by Kathleen Cromie | Dec 19, 2017 | Interviews
Understanding the Holiday TV Movie Market with Fred Olen Ray and Christopher Ray The holiday TV movie season is upon us again and this year there will be 57 original movies films premiering, enough to keep any writer researching the market busy well into the New Year....
by Asmara Bhattacharya | Nov 30, 2017 | Interviews
Terry Rossio, Writer of Pirates of the Caribbean Part II: The Craft of Screenwriting We talked at length with one of Hollywood’s most sought-after screenwriters, Terry Rossio, perhaps best known for Shrek and Pirates of the Caribbean. In Part I: The Business of...
by Asmara Bhattacharya | Nov 27, 2017 | Interviews
Terry Rossio, Writer of “Pirates of the Caribbean” Part I: The Business of Screenwriting In the vast world of filmmaking, screenwriters have their own stars and heroes. One name that even freshman writers beginning their first scripts know is that of Terry...
by Roe Moore | Nov 14, 2017 | Interviews
Filmmaker Insight: James Mangold Gives New Focus on Storytelling in “Logan” Multi-talented James Mangold is known as the director/screenwriter for multiple feature-film successes such as Girl, Interrupted, 3:10 to Yuma, and the profound superhero film...
by Asmara Bhattacharya | Oct 5, 2017 | Interviews
Spec Spotlight: Mike Roberts, Creator of “Dallas & Robo” Show creators hail from all types of backgrounds. A master’s in screenwriting might teach you about storytelling, but it’s not the only path. Mike Roberts trained in classical animation and...