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Weekend Movie Takeaway: ‘Avatar 2’, ‘The Batman’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ Set To Resume Production in Lands Far, Far Away

It's almost impossible to know just how deep into the COVID-19 crisis we are, with certain parts of the country beginning to re-open amidst skyrocketing numbers, and other parts walking back plans for societal re-engagement after re-opening led to sp...

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Write On with 'Dear White People' Creator Justin Simien

Dear White People creator Justin Simien discusses the themes and challenges the show deals with, the journey from crowdfunded Indy feature film to Netflix show, his advice to young writers, and more.

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Fast Five: Animation Booms, Latinx Writers Get Blind Script Deals at Hulu, and Walmart Is The New Drive-In

Everything old is new again! 90s animation, Alfred Hitchcock, and drive-in movie theaters are all making their glorious returns thanks to the new normal we’re living in. It may be some time before we can watch a new release in the theaters, but prett...

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Weekend Writing Inspiration: 4 Ways to Strengthen Conflict in Your Script

When your screenplay is falling flat, sagging in the middle, or you’re not getting the traction you want with the scripts you’re submitting, consider how well you’re expressing conflict in your story. Though it might seem obvious, scriptwriters often...

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Carole Kirschner on Making An Impact During Your Fellowship Interviews

Carole Kirschner conducts a mock fellowship interview for our audience, answers their questions, and more!

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Tech Tip: Working Remotely with Final Draft 11

While the world adjusts to changes on how we interact with each other, Final Draft is here to help guide you through collaborating with your writing partners in a virtual setting. Whether you’re in a TV writers’ room, or a classroom, Final Draft is h...

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Write On with Apple's 'Defending Jacob' Creator and Executive Producer Mark Bomback

Defending Jacob creator and executive producer Mark Bomback discusses finding the right balance of thriller elements and domestic drama in the show, his work on the critically acclaimed Planet of the Apes film, his advice to writers just starting out...

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Rising Through the Ranks: Anngelica-Marie Eshesimua

Anngelica-Marie Eshesimua knows the importance of hard work and determination; it's what helped her land her current job as writer's assistant on the Netflix show Family Reunion. She's fulfilled her first goal of working inside a room after years of ...

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Write On with Apple's 'The Morning Show' Showrunner Kerry Ehrin

The Morning Showshowrunner Kerry Ehrin discusses her approach to writing complicated characters, her experiences working on shows like Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, and Moonlighting, her advice to young writers, and much more.

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