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There are various ways to do this. Probably the most common method uses INTERCUT. They are detailed in the screenwriting format guides. You will find three such guides (all free) here: Screenplay format guides http://reelauthors.com/Resources.php The most common usage is for telephone...

Not just common sense, but assume your reader is very intelligent. Write tightly. Non-pro screenwriters typically detail far too much - that slows and spoils the read and screams amateur. If you're writing for your own shorts then it's not as big an issue, but if you want to sell a...

Is anyone watching The Chair. A show about two folks given an opportunity to direct a feature. I have been glued to the show. It shows their highs and lows during pre-production, filming and post-prod. Watched five episodes so far. I think there will be 10+ episodes. Budget-wise, I think...

Okay, that's good to hear. Micro-budget is the best way to do it. But a feature is a big undertaking. We shot a feature but shot it 90% in our own place. So that kept the costs hugely down. Even then filming took us 10 days. Post production took months. Honestly, I think it's better to stick...

Best to start with a short H44. You know this already. Write a good short script, and film that. 99.99% of people's first short will actually not be very good. Your film making will get better with practice and experience - so just get out there and film. You know all this. There is no...

It does not matter... To sell you need to write a great screenplay that has a large market that has a very good chance of generating large profits for the production studio, you often need luck as well. Having good connections obviously helps as well. But even without good connections, a...

Do a search on the light meters for the iPhone (if you have one). I read a review of one recently. They loved it for the price (I think $200). Basically it's a device you attach you your cell phone, combined with the free App, you have a damn good light meter. Update, found the link for...

I had a very quick look at this. First, congrads on completing your screenplay!!! Well done. If you don't want honest feedback, stop reading now... If you don't want honest feedback, stop reading now... If you don't want honest feedback, stop reading now... You have quite a few novice...

You are correct. Also, some of the examples above are written in passive voice. Novice screenwriters often write in passive voice and past tense. The pros write in active voice and present tense - the difference and how to write in active voice and present tense is explained here: Stay...

If your whole script is action then that's too much. 3-5 action scenes tightly written should not balloon your script in size. How to Write Great Action http://reelauthors.com/script-analysis-coverage/how-to-write-great-action.php

It's best to write tighter. You do not, and should not write everything, ie every detail, that is happening. When writing action, the pros write it in an edge-of-seats way. For how to do this, and other advice see: How to Write Great Action...

Tips on general screenwriting style from pro screenwriters: Keep Descriptions Brief and Tight http://reelauthors.com/script-analysis-coverage/keep-descriptions-brief-and-tight.php Characters Intros: how verbose should they be http://reelauthors.com/script-analysis-coverage/character-intros.php...

You received good advice from FantasySciFi. Your script was a very tough read - most first time scripts are. You really want to write fewer lines but pack lots into those fewer lines. Professional readers can usually spot a novice screenwriter within the first few lines. Novice scripts do not...

You should live and breathe your characters. What's their back story, education, motivation etc. We wrote an interesting article on the topic: How to Create Great Characters http://reelauthors.com/script-analysis-coverage/how-to-create-great-characters.php

If the OP is not willing to post their website or company history then I would 100% avoid them at present. If you're legit, post your website, company history etc. I know far too many film makers who have been scammed - sometimes out of thousands...

Good advice above. The latest Film Riot has some info on the Ninja 2 and the improvements (slight) they found - note they used much more expensive gear than your Canon. Skip through the video to get to the Ninja 2 review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw3pheBJKH0

The Canon 6D is a very good camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eiFBV70Z5E The Sony A7S looks a knock out camera, but it cannot capture 4K in-camera. You need a $2k add-on to do that: the Atomos Shogun http://www.atomos.com/shogun/ I'd stay with your current camera for now - consider...

This is very close to being a duplicate post: http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=53995 Duplicate posts are against the rules here, and can get you banned.

The contacts you would gain at that school would likely be useless outside China. It's not just the cost of the school. Property in Beijing is crazily expensive. What is rent etc like - not for a dump but for a place that is at least Western student level acceptable? And what gear etc does...

Yeah, not a good call OP (LucaInfante) - the credits from that video you love sooooo much, really...: