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"Lion" Screenwriter Luke Davies Talks the "Rapid, Intense Process of Writing"
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"Jackie" Screenwriter Noah Oppenheim Discusses the Custodian of a Presidential Legacy
Screenwriter Noah Oppenheim talks with us about writing his first screenplay "Jackie" and the inspiration he drew from Jackie Kennedy as the custodian and myth-maker of her husband's legacy.
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"Moana" and Writing Realistic Female Adventurers
Disney’s new film Moana has dropped anchor at the top of the box office, thanks to its winning combination of music, humor, gorgeous setting—and Moana herself. Critics and audiences alike love this Polynesian heroine who bristles at being called a pr...
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Big Break Alumni Rajiv Shah On The Premiere of Contest Spec "Run the Tide"
When Rajiv Shah submitted his script Run the Tide to the 2012 Big Break Screenwriting Contest, he never dreamed that a few years later he'd be giving an interview about watching his screenplay go from page to screen, but here we are. Final Draft sat ...
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"Hacksaw Ridge" Screenwriter Robert Schenkkan Talks Heroism and Writing Battlegrounds
Robert Schenkkan returns to our podcast to discuss heroism and writing battlegrounds in his latest, Hacksaw Ridge - in theaters now.
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"The Girl On The Train" Screenwriter, Erin Cressida Wilson Talks Inherent Storytelling
Screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson takes us behind the scenes of the thriller The Girl On The Train and dives back into her days teaching screenwriting to divulge her storytelling secrets.
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How To Be a Fan Of Your Own Work
It can be hard to separate yourself from your work. You try not to make it personal but, of course, it is. Your writing is the combination of your thoughts, your skills, your life experiences and your passions. To type that first sentence on a blank ...
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Big Break Behind the Scenes: Judge, Manager and Creator of The Blood List, Kailey Marsh
Final Draft spoke with Judge, Manager and Creator of The Blood List, Kailey Marsh
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Big Break Behind the Scenes: Judge and Bellevue Manager Jeff Portnoy
Final Draft spoke with Judge and Bellevue Manager, Jeff Portney.
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What’s new in Final Draft 13?
WRITING GOALS &
PRODUCTIVITY STATS
Set goals and get valuable insights to take your work to the next level
TYPEWRITER
A new typewriter-like view option improves your focus
EMOJI
Craft more realistic onscreen text exchanges and make your notes more emotive
And so much more, thoughtfully designed to help unleash your creativity.
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