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Spec Spotlight: Screenwriting Duo Jason Markarian and John Mirabella Talk 'The Armstrongs'
Jason Markarian and John Mirabella have sold multiple television series and now have landed a major deal with Miramax on their upcoming action-comedy feature film, The Armstrongs. The story follows a divorced couple in suburbia that have to come out ...
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Write On with Screenwriting Partners Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie Talk "Good Time," Starring Robert Pattinson
After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Constantine "Connie" Nikas (Robert Pattinson) embarks on a twisted odyssey through the city's underworld in an increasingly desperate—and dangerous—attempt to get his brother Nick (Ben...
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Spec Spotlight: Minsun Park and Teddy Tenenbaum Talk About /RedDoor
What is being described as a cross between The Ring and the upcoming Ready Player One is Sony’s supernatural thriller: /RedDoor. The deal was landed in February 2017. The film follows a young journalist who discovers the new game app he is reviewing ...
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Write On with Screenwriter Pen Densham on "Riding The Alligator"
Pen Densham is an Oscar-nominated producer, screenwriter and director best known for his work on Robin Hood: Prince of Theives, The Outer Limits, and The Twilight Zone.
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EIACE’s Dara Marks and Danny Manus to Host Insightful Segments
To continue the exciting news of the Entertainment Industry Association of Consultants & Educators [EIACE], Dara Marks and Danny Manus will be providing insight to storytelling and pitching in EIACE’s webinar series.
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Literary Manager and Big Break Judge Kailey Marsh Reveals How to Catch Her Eye with Your Script!
Kailey Marsh takes us through the early years of her career, starting her own firm and how The Blood List has taken on a life of its own.
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Creative Experts Join Forces to Provide Exceptional Opportunities for the Creative Community
Even before humans could speak, storytelling was told through drawings and dance. Steve Kaplan (creator of the HBO Workspace and HBO New Writers Program) quoted Salman Rushdie, “Man is the Storytelling Animal, and that in stories are his identity, hi...
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Screenwriting Runs in the Family for the Fisher Sisters
Joely Fisher’s feature directorial debut is a true family affair. Her sister, Tricia Leigh Fisher, worked on the original script, and their children read it through to make it as authentic as possible.
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Write On with Madhouse Entertainment Manager and Big Break Judge, Adam Kolbrenner: How He Can Tell if You're Serious About Screenwriting
Madhouse Entertainment manager, Adam Kolbrenner, shares how he learned the art of representation in the industry, why continued education is so important for screenwriters and the very reason he volunteers his time as a judge for our Big Break Screen...
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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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