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The Judges – Circalit Loglines (7)

jamesmichael — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:31:02 +0000

In this section we are publishing the loglines from the participants of the Circalit / Story Department “First Draft Script Contest”. Our judges have reviewed the loglines and give you their considered feedback. It may help you craft a powerful logline. by The Judges Table For Two [...]

Video: Plot Device

Karel Segers — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:22:04 +0000

I can’t believe I had not posted this video yet. I love it, have used it in some of my classes and I think it is brilliantly written and executed. It is also plain fun. If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. [...]

What Do (Australian) Producers Want?

Karel Segers — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:17:03 +0000

“If a girl wants a kiss, she won’t ask for a Latte.” That’s what my uncle Raul used to say. May he rest in peace. This principle applies to everything in life, included screenplay marketing. You want a producer to read? Give them what they want. -by [...]

Best o/t web 5 Feb

Jamie Campbell — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:35:50 +0000

Story & Structure :: How to Write Groundhog Day :: Screenplay To Screen: The Grey :: “A Bad Mystery is When Your Characters Keep Asking The Same Question” :: Story Details for Sci-Fi Sequel Riddick Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tips: “INT. CHRISTMAS DAY — DAY” Q & [...]

Mini-Review – Man On A Ledge

Jonathan Empson — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Man On A Ledge Mercifully Short Review by Jonathan Empsom Weathered, chiselled, stony, of pleasing proportions but getting trampled all over… No, I’m not talking about the ledge, I’m talking about Sam Worthington, playing Nick Cassidy, the man standing on it. We first meet Nick as [...]

The Judges – Circalit Loglines (6)

jamesmichael — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:32:28 +0000

Best o/t Web 29 Jan

Jamie Campbell — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:57 +0000

Every week I make an attempt to plough through 1,000+ headlines of blogs and entertainment web sites. What I think could be interesting or useful to you, I tweet to @ozzywood. Out of those, @Miss_Little_Jay selects the best for you here, every Sunday. Story & Structure :: [...]

Mini-Review – The Artist

Karel Segers — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:58:18 +0000

The Artist Mercifully Short Review by Jonathan Empson George Valentin (think Gary Cooper+Rudolph Valentino+pencil moustache) is a megastar of silent films when he meets wannabe starlet Peppy Miller on the set of his latest action caper. There’s a spark between them but George is already married, [...]

The Judges – Circalit Loglines (5)

jamesmichael — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:28:42 +0000

Video: The Battle of Long Tan

Karel Segers — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:54:07 +0000

It’s Australia Day and I have been working on my favorite project for the moment: the feature screenplay for LONG TAN, the feature based on the eponymous Vietnam battle from 1966. For the occasion I wanted to share something special with you. This week Sam Worthington mentioned [...]