Question by rhythymb@sbcglobal.net: Where can an award-winning (screenplay contests) screenwriter get work? I am an award winner in the Hollywood Film Festival Screenwriting contest as well as the Discovery Awards Screenwriting Contest. I have been a finalist (top twenty) in the Walt Disney Screenwriting Fellowship and in the Academy-Award-sponsored Nicholl Fellowship. Is there any way I can turn my writing skills for the screen into gainful … [Read more...]
how much does author pay a screenwriter? or does the screenwriter pay the author to write a screenplay?
by vernalanemgmt Question by michelle: how much does author pay a screenwriter? or does the screenwriter pay the author to write a screenplay? Best answer: Answer by akaMarynLet me make sure I understand. The author has a completed book. She wants someone to adapt that book into a screenplay, which she will then attempt to sell. The author is retaining all right to the screenplay, which is a work for hire. The screenwriter does not hold any … [Read more...]
Q&A: Is my screenplay idea a violation of Copyright law?
by guttersnipe.76 Question by rico_jace: Is my screenplay idea a violation of Copyright law? I am writing in my spare time a screenplay about the production of Thomas and the Magic Railroad. Many Thomas the Tank Engine fans like me know that the director's cut of this movie remains unreleased. My hope in my screenplay is to get more people to know about the story of the director's cut. I am working on a screenplay about the actual production … [Read more...]
Is it legal for a teen to submit a screenplay to a production company?
by pixelhut Question by crazycesar tm: Is it legal for a teen to submit a screenplay to a production company? If it is, would i have to get it copyrighted? And what production company would take a movie pitch from a teen? You see I'm really big on making movies, except I'm not 18 yet, but it would be sooo cool to make a movie at this age. I am interested in screenplay writing and directing, and in other things like producing and editing. My idols … [Read more...]
Q&A: How do I submit my screenplay for possible major film production?
Question by Drew M: How do I submit my screenplay for possible major film production? I've written a few scripts. Just want to know where to start. Do I hire an agent or go directly to the film companies such as--Sony, Screen Gems, Lionsgate...ETC. Best answer: Answer by arcticaylaI would look for an agent. The agent is paid part of your money to protect you. So that you get the best deal possible. But check out many of them, and look to see … [Read more...]
Inception up for screenplay gong
Inception up for screenplay gong Leonardo Di Caprio's sci-fi film Inception and the Coen brothers' western True Grit have been named as nominees for the Writers Guild of America awards. Read more on Spalding Today Forced marriage film needs your help VOLUNTEERS are needed to produce and star in a new documentary about forced marriage. Read more on Newham Recorder … [Read more...]
Q&A: Why Does the Director of a Great Movie Get the Credit if the Screenwriter Wrote the Screenplay and Story?
by vernalanemgmt Question by As Kites Fall: Why Does the Director of a Great Movie Get the Credit if the Screenwriter Wrote the Screenplay and Story? I want to be a screenwriter, but I don't think they're recognized for creating the screenplay for a movie, and instead all of the credit goes to the director. This makes me want to become both a screenwriter as well as a director, which I've seen many times. Best answer: Answer by EddieOscars, … [Read more...]
How would I get a screenplay ,I’ve written, seen by filmmakers?
by alexkess Question by geesey1324: How would I get a screenplay ,I've written, seen by filmmakers? Who whould I Send it to. Producers, Directors, Or Actors? And what are the steps in doing this? Best answer: Answer by pheromonefudgefilm it on digital and post it somewhere on the net. if u get decent actors it wont be worse than blair witch What do you think? Answer below! … [Read more...]
How to Write a Screenplay in 3 Days – Part1
www.readamovie.com Discussion of the basic idea that the process starts with as we follow a screenwriter writing an original screenplay or script. See our ebook, "How to Write a Screenplay in 3 Days The Marathon Method" Video Rating: 4 / 5 with Academy Award winning screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie and actress Paget Brewster … [Read more...]
What is the best film school to attend to become a screenplay writer?
Question by Sarah: What is the best film school to attend to become a screenplay writer? The LA film school is fairly new and NY FA is too far, is UCLA performing, visual arts, for cinematography, post production, specifically for screenplay any good? Anyone have anything they recommend with an anecdote? Best answer: Answer by Jimmy KaelUSC is very good. Give your answer to this question below! … [Read more...]