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Big Break Prize Package Provides Industry Access for Writers

April 8, 2020

Behind every top screenwriting contest is a group of hardworking individuals tirelessly working to ensure the writers who enter have the best possible experience. Usually, that includes access and exposure to the right people in Hollywood. One of the...

Write On with Horror Screenwriter Kathy Charles

April 7, 2020

Kathy Charles discusses what attracts her to the horror genre, writers that inspire her, her writing process and more.

Dave' Is Existential Crisis Escapism Wrapped In Excellent Half-Hour Comedy Structure

April 6, 2020

The opening scene of the pilot episode of Dave on FX is a meeting between Seinfeld, Larry David and something you haven’t quite seen before.

The Fast Five: Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ Has Police Asking Questions and ‘SXSW’ Heads to Streaming

April 6, 2020

There is an unprecedented amount of entertainment being made available for home viewing now that we’re all confined to our homes. Try something new, from independent film festival movies to blockbuster HBO shows—or you can use your free time to help ...

Big Break Screenwriting Contest: The Importance Of A Blind Read

April 3, 2020

When Lori Crawford sits down to read a script, she's ready to immerse herself in the unknown world the writer has created. It's a favorite pastime for her, as well as a part-time job; she's been a reader for the Big Break Screenwriting Contest since ...

3 Tweaks to Un-Muck Your Script Notes Process - Part 2

April 2, 2020

We covered the first two tips on un-mucking your script notes process in Part 1 for improved productivity through streamlining your approach.

Week 3: Lee Jessup on What Writers CAN Do Now

April 1, 2020

Lee answers your questions and talks more about what writers CAN be doing during the COVID-19 crisis. Have questions for Lee? Submit them to us via Youtube, Twitter or Facebook though Monday 4/6! Interested in UCLAex's free classes? You can check the...

Weekend Movie Takeaway: Screen Narrative In COVID-19

April 1, 2020

We're a ways off from determining the new normal, or even knowing how long that new normal may last, but every day sees developments in the film industry at least toward a unified future, with a hint of what collective movie-going will look like. The...