What would you guys say are some of the best screenwriting books that exist in terms of developing really strong complex unique characters? Is there anything that you feel is lacking in terms of the current books on the market? Are there any books that you've used to help create/develop your films t...
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this past week I attended "The Puck Drop Party" in downtown Toronto, to celebrate the launch of a series of promotional video clips, for "The Officials", a TV series pilot, to be shot this fall. I'm cast as "Ken Reese", a retired Canadian professional hockey player and amateur league scout, who has...
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This is how a teaser should like like, short, sweet (not literally) and to the point, very well done my friend.
thank you, Marcus, for the feedback. of course, the kudos need to be directed to writer/director, Greg Rosen and his excellent crew, not to mention the other fine actors he has cast in this fun project.
Will do!
Hello folks, I am film director, producer, screenwriter, basically a very talented filmmaker in development of creating a television show and feature film, I will give you more information as I tweak out the rough spots. I hope everyone have a safe and happy weekend, God bless.
Today I pitched to Joe Russo from Level 1 Entertainment and within two hours I got famous e-mail from Joey Tuccio YOUR SCRIPT REQUESTED! My happiness is limitless... and not the first time... my romantic comedy "Contraband Love" was requsted more than ten times and everytime it's still be immense de...
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Thanks, David! Happy writing to you!
Thanks, Marci! Best luck for you projects!
First of all, what a very interesting year we had this 2016, Donald Trump being elected president, the loss of so many great performers too many to count and many lives lost from unnecessary violence....
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Well said, Marcus! We have to use, to reveal our gifts writing amazing stories that will lead world's audience to the meaningful changes on vision on life, humanity, civilization. We have to make our world better... there is no other options. Happy New 2017 Year to you too!
Thanks Halyna, all the best!
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Great list!—many books I own. I'll add a few: (1) "Invisible Ink; A Practical Guide to Building Stories That Resonate," by Brian McDonald, (2) "Writing & Selling Thriller Screenplays," by Lucy V. Hay, and (3) "Writing Subtext, What Lies Beneath," by Dr. Linda Seger.
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Yup, Writing for Emotional Impact is a great book. Often mentioned several times. ;)
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Stephen King's "On Writing" is a great resource, while not specifically about screenwriting it is a book screenwriters should definitely take a look at.
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Mike, I love that book. Wish it had been around when I was just getting started.
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Joe, I'm big fan of Stephen King but just stumbled upon "On Writing" a few years ago when someone recommended that I read it. Very glad I did.