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We're back in the Writers Room this afternoon for The Breakdown Webcast with Producer and Writer, Nick Waters. Nick Waters is a Producer and Writer of the horror film, MARGAUX starring Vanessa Morgan and Madison Pettis, currently in post production at Paramount Pictures. Nick is also Producing a comedy with Chloe Grace Moretz, and a psychological thriller he wrote and is producing with a top horror company. Nick produced the horror feature SHELTER IN PLACE in 2020 with The Komack Company - the producers of DEADPOOL and VAN WILDER. He continues to develop other projects to bring to that company. Nick is currently directing and producing a documentary with some of the world's top ballroom dancers. Prior to transitioning into Producing, Nick was in front of the camera as an actor - bringing with him valuable relationships with talent and filmmakers. Full Bio »
We're back in the Writers Room this afternoon for The Breakdown Webcast with Producer and Writer, Nick Waters.
Nick Waters is a Producer and Writer of the horror film, MARGAUX starring Vanessa Morgan and Madison Pettis, currently in post production at Paramount Pictures. Nick is also Producing a comedy with Chloe Grace Moretz, and a psychological thriller he wrote and is producing with a top horror company.
Nick produced the horror feature SHELTER IN PLACE in 2020 with The Komack Company - the producers of DEADPOOL and VAN WILDER. He continues to develop other projects to bring to that company. Nick is currently directing and producing a documentary with some of the world's top ballroom dancers.
Prior to transitioning into Producing, Nick was in front of the camera as an actor - bringing with him valuable relationships with talent and filmmakers.
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"Thanks so much, Nick. Very helpful and useful ideas to consider." -Laurie W.
"Thank you for this discussion Nick and Emilly!" -Erin R.
Watch a special edition to THE BREAKDOWN webcast with producer and Stage 32 Executive Liaison, Nick Phillips, as he breaks down the script for the Best Picture Oscar Winner, OPENHEIMER. Find out why it took home so much gold at this year's Academy Awards AND get a FREE copy of the script! We are excited to breakdown OPPENHEIMER and focusing on a different aspect of writing every webcast.
Dramedy is a compelling genre to write because many argue it best captures the realities of life. There are comedic moments in some of the most tragic of times and dramatic moments that give way to levity. During the webcast, we examine some of the most critically and commercially successful dramedies - including "FLEABAG", PARENTHOOD (1989), THE BIG SICK, and SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK to understand why they work so well. We also discuss ways in which you can develop your characters and narratives so that your dramedy is as authentic as possible.
We’re back in the Writers’ Room for the Breakdown with Erin Conley. We breakdown produced screenplays focusing on a different aspect of writing every webcast. Join us as Producer/Writer Erin Conley breaks down her second season episode of SHADOW AND BONE.
Everyone loves a good thrill! In this webcast we will break down what makes Horror, Thriller and other genre scripts so appealing - and why they continue to dominate box offices around the world.
We're back in the Writers' Room for the The Breakdown Webcast: Breaking Down "The Queen's Gambit" Pilot Script. "The Queen's Gambit" was watched by a staggering 62 million households in the first 28 days of release and won 15 awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Television Limited Series. During the webcast we break down the first episode of the series using excerpts of the book and the teleplay, as well as clips from the episode. Download Episode One of "The Queen's Gambit" by clicking here. During the webcast we discuss: The introduction and setup of the main and secondary characters The structure of Episode 1 and why it works perfectly to establish the foundation for the series How tone and theme are captured in Episode 1 Why THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT may be based on a novel, but the structure can be applied to any fiction pilot How to apply these principles to your own writing
We're back in the Writers Room this afternoon for a special The Breakdown Webcast: Writing Adaptations with Special Guest, Writers' Room Member Stephen Potts! Stephen Potts is a screenwriter specializing in adaptations with one feature film produced (a Philip Pullman adaptation), four others optioned. Also author of children's adventure fiction (seven books published) and writer for stage and radio.