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Jerry Bruckheimer Talks 12 Strong and Offers Advice for Up-and-Coming Screenwriters

January 16, 2018

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 name just a few. His latest film, 12 Strong, is the true story of...

I, Tonya and the Art of the Interview

January 12, 2018

I, Tonya, the true story of notorious ice skater Tonya Harding and her infamous “run-in” with competitor Nancy Kerrigan, was recently nominated for three Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy. But before I, Tonya hit the scre...

Big Break Behind the Scenes: Manager and New Judge Jamie Wager

January 11, 2018

As we head toward a new competition season, Final Draft is excited to bring a new face to our Big Break panel of judges: manager Jamie Wager.

Write On with "Wonder" Director and Writer, Stephen Chbosky

January 11, 2018

Stephen Chbosky is the writer/director of Wonder, based on the New York Times best-sellingnovel about a 10-year-old boy with facial deformities who has to confront the challenges of attending a mainstream school, starring Julia Roberts and Jacob Trem...

Write On with "The Shape of Water" Screenwriter, Vanessa Taylor

January 5, 2018

Screenwriter, Vanessa Taylor recently chatted with us about her latest project, The Shape of Water, which she co-wrote with Guillermo del Toro. Taylor takes us inside the process of how the two collaborated on the acclaimed film.

Tech Tips: The Format Assistant

January 5, 2018

Congratulations! You finally finished your script and like a proud but nervous parent, you’re now ready to send it off into the world!

Write On with "The Disaster Artist" Screenwriter, Scott Neustadter

December 23, 2017

Scott Neustadter of The Disaster Artist at the Cat & Fiddle

Tech Tips: Customizing a Print Job in Final Draft

December 22, 2017

Going to File > Print > Print (Mac) or > OK (Windows) prints the full script with an option to include or exclude the title page. If you need to output a particular subset of the entire document, use the additional commands at the bottom of ...