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More Than The Protagonist: The Six Main Character Types

At the heart of any compelling story is conflict. One character wants something, another character (or force) doesn’t want them to have it. The characters locked in conflict are commonly referred to as the protagonist and antagonist. While this is technically correct, it is dramatically incomplete. In the days of the Greek theat...
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Which Screenplay Should You Write Next? (Part 2)

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series What To Write:Based On Something Else3 Body Problem was based on an award-winning book series by Chinese sci-fi writer Cixin Liu. It took the science fiction market by storm and had a lot of people scrambling for the TV rights.Netflix won the most recent rights battle and released a succes...
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Terry Rossio On “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”

The MonsterVerse Crossover has returned, stomping and roaring its way to box office heights. Traditionally, these monsters have pounded their way across across our screens, either in isolation or in packs with their own kind, with rare exception.Godzilla, (or kaiju) the reptilian king of the monsters empowered by radiation, firs...
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“Emotions Are Parents Or Caretakers To Riley?” Meg LeFauve & Dave Holstein on ‘Inside Out 2’

“Honestly, and I know it sounds sentimental, but when I became a writer, I held Pixar out as my beacon,” says Meg LeFauve. “At the time, I thought some of the best storytelling was coming out of Pixar and I had heard about the Brain Trust room. I thought the scariest, most thrilling thing I could do is be in that room as a write...
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The Resurgence of Practical Effects in Action Cinema

When contemplating which style is best for a project – shooting “old-school” practical effects in-camera or relying on CGI – both have their merits and pitfalls. While creating kinetic action sequences digitally may be more cost efficient and certainly much safer for the cast and crew, less-than-stellar VFX on screen could distr...
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How Have Film & Television Trends Changed Over Time? Film Historian Jim Hemphill Weighs In (Part 2)

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Trends:The Role Of TechnologyDespite the exponential improvements in technology and visual effects to bring stories to life, have the types of stories that audiences enjoy changed that much? Not really, according to Jim. Filmmaking is certainly less expensive and more accessible, but that’...
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How Have Film & Television Trends Changed Over Time? Film Historian Jim Hemphill Weighs In (Part 1)

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series:The current film and television landscape has viewers spoiled for choice, often rendering us overwhelmed by the sheer number of offerings available. This is reinforced by the increasing number of devices, formats, and platforms to watch them on. Creative Screenwriting Magazine spoke with I...
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Why Are Screenplays So Hard To Write? (Part 2)

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Hard To Write:No one Likes To Read – AnythingWilliam Goldman’s seminal book, Adventures In The Screen Trade, still completely valid even forty years later, made famous the line, “Nobody knows anything” to describe the business of making movies. Today’s insane up and down box office is proo...
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Recommended Screenplay Competitions Worthy of the Entry Fee

Screenwriting Competitions are a great way to get your work read by professional readers and potentially circulated among creative executives who are looking for new voices to champion, especially if they’ve been vetted.The array of competitions can be mind-boggling. Many have their own internal mandates and preferences such as ...
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Filmmaker Chris Robert Riegel Manages His “Expectations” In His Companion Piece Of The Charles Dickens Classic (Part 1)

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Chris Robert Riegel:Part 2Filmmaker Chris Robert Riegel has a unique background as both a financier and filmmaker through his Rainmaker banner. He is known for being involved with award-winning feature films including Dallas Buyers Club, Stealing Cars, and Stowaway. Furthermore, he has wor...

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