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3 Things 'Cuckoo' Can Teach You About Writing Great Horror

August 8, 2024

Do you love a unique horror film with some wacky European flair? Well, then, you’re probably so excited for Tilman Singer’s sophomore feature that comes out this week, Cuckoo.

'Wonderland' Writer/Director Tells You How to Survive a Screenwriting Career

August 6, 2024

Writer/director James Cox has had an incredibly successful career as a filmmaker, making movies such as Wonderland, Straight A’s, and Billionaire Boys Club. While fairy tales can come true, the film business can be a rollercoaster even for the most b...

Oscar-Winning Writer of 'Ghost' Explores Death Experiences on Film and in Life in New Memoir

August 5, 2024

The film Ghost (1990) is one of the most iconic love stories ever put on film. Who can forget Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore sensually touching fingers through soft, buttery clay as the song “Unchained Melody” is soulfully crooned by The Righteous Bro...

Screenwriter Spotlight: How Joe Russo Broke into Hollywood Without Knowing Anyone

August 2, 2024

If you don't know anybody in the film industry, breaking into Hollywood might seem like an impossible feat. Oh, but you'd be mistaken! In fact, we chatted with Joe Russo, screenwriter of The Inheritance, Soul Mates, and The Au Pair Nightmare, about t...

Why You Should Write a Nunsploitation Film This Year

August 1, 2024

Sydney Sweeney fleeing an evil priest with nefarious plans. Nell Tiger Free suffering dark, demonic visions across Rome. Virginie Efira exploring eroticism in the 17th century.

3 Elements Casting Director David Guglielmo Looks for in a Script

August 1, 2024

There’s a lot to consider when thinking about how your screenplay will be received by a reader. A producer may consider budget, a director might think about how the script translates visually and a screenwriting competition judge will most likely be ...

Make Your Movie, Sell It Later: Neon Picks Up This YouTuber's First Feature

July 25, 2024

Every screenwriter’s goal is to see their screenplay make it onto the silver screen. But how do you sell a screenplay in such an oversaturated market? It can seem like a daunting journey, but there is hope. Shelby Oaks, the debut documentary-found fo...

Your Elevator Pitch Just Got Shorter: Writing Super High Concept Stories

July 24, 2024

The term “elevator pitch” has been popular in Hollywood for decades.

Is ‘Apartment 7A’ Your Devilish Sign to Write a Satanic Horror Film?

July 19, 2024

After years of grappling with what to do with the 1968 classic Rosemary’s Baby, producers found a way to bring the evil incarnate back to the silver screen with Apartment 7A. Screenwriters Natalie Erika James, Christian White, and Skylar James shift ...