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A Surprise Moment At SXSW From Robert Rodriguez
Meeting Someone Is Film Is One Thing, Meeting An Icon Is Another I will admit, I didn’t know what I was getting into when I was approached to do press for SXSW. I’ve written for sports, done movie reviews, and have interviews under my belt, but SXSW was something that I needed to experience firsthand …
Comedian Chelsea Handler Discusses Humor, Political Environment and Women’s Rights At SXSW Discussion Panel
On the opening day of SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX, stand-up comedian and best-selling author Chelsea Handler delivered a powerful and hilarious statement on women’s rights and the nature of comedy in today’s political and social climate. Hosted with MSNBC host and former White House press secretary Jen Psaki, Handler opened up about the …
Jan 2023 Monthly Contest Winners
The Successful Screenwriter Monthly Contest Winners for January 2023 Screenwriting Competition.
10 Common Dialogue Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Your dialogue is the lifeblood of your screenplay. It's what takes an average scene and turns it into something great. But when it comes to writing good dialogue, it can be helpful to know what hazards to avoid. In this article, we'll discuss 10 common mistakes people make when writing their characters' conversations—and how you can avoid them!
5 Alternative Ways To Sell Your Script
Selling a screenplay is difficult, but it's not impossible. I'll talk about five alternative ways to sell a screenplay and how they can help you get your work in front of the right people.
October 2022 Winners
The winners are announced for The Successful Screenwriter: Monthly Contest (October 2022)
10 things you need for a pitch deck with Dara Resnik
When creating a series, there's a balancing act between how you create and how you present it.
Ep 28 – Directing & Writing Dave Made a Maze
AUDIO OF THIS PODCAST IS AVAILABLE HERE You are listening to the IFH Podcast network for more amazing filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts, just go to IFHpodcastnetwork.com Intro: All right, welcome to the successful screenwriter podcast, where we are dedicated to anything and everything screenwriting. Here, we interview successful screenwriters and filmmakers to discover just what it takes to make …
7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ADAPTATIONS
7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ADAPTATIONS By JoAnn Hess I’m sure there’ve been many times when you’ve read that book, graphic novel, or even listened to a song and thought… that would make a great movie or TV show. The popularity and success of such works have created an obsession with IP (Intellectual …