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Hi, I have a question about writing a screenplay that is loosly based on a book. Would I have to get the rights to the books or can I go ahead and write it as long as I'm not copying anything in the book? For example, I read a R.L. Stine book and I liked the idea and from that I got another...

Does anybody know any low cost editing software that i can use for a windows computer? I want to learn how to edit. thanks, BWC

Which of these is more important to focus on in a screenplay. I've heard some writers focus on theme others on characters and others on story. Which is more important in you opinion? I'm stuck on a screenplay because I don't know on which I should focus more. Thanks, BWC

Hi, like the title says are the characters copyrighted automatically when you write a script? I was going to copyright some superheroes I came up with but I found out it takes about a year to get an official notification from the US Copyright office so I thought that I should use them in a short...

hmmmm, i had an idea like that one. I got it after watching Pans Labyrinth because I thought it was going to be about a girl stuck in a labyrinth and had to find herself out. Labyrinth on the other hand, was closer to that but it wasn't dark like I would've liked it to be. Good luck on the...

A also got an idea for a movie on female hitwomen in Mexico, but I'm sure if I even try to look for one to interview I'd probably get kidnapped and never heard from again....but good luck on that crime movie, I'd really like to see a good movie with female criminals, I think its a good idea.

I also got about 40 movie concepts which I've narrowed down to about 20 that I will write. I think you should pick the ones you really have a passion for doing thats what I did, I was stressing over getting them done so no one would get to my idea before me, so I narrowed it down to about 20+.

This question has probably already been asked, but since I havent seen it I'll post it. For writer/directors or aspiring ones, if you could have the money to direct a movie you've written or plan on writing what would it be? If I had the money to do that I'd direct a movie based on the story the...

Thanks for the offer! I will defenitly send it to you when I have it written. Right now I don't have anything written at the moment. I'm still writing the treatment.

Thanks for all the help. I was really worried because my main character is the good guy but the way he was coming out, he didnt seem to likeable. But I think I do got a good story that will keep a reader interested and I'll look for ways to make him a little more likable so the reader isnt just...

Like the title says, does my main character have to be liked? He's not the bad guy, though, I just dont know if its ok to make him not too likeable. Thanks, bwc

Hi, In my screenplay I want to use a line from a song. My question is if I can get sued for using it. I'm not going to name the song or the band in the screenplay. Thanks BWC

Ok thanks, I understand, I was just wondering that for a while. Thanks everyone for clearing that up.

Hi, I was wondering if I could copyright the name I want for my production company, even if I'm not able to make any films at the moment. Also, if I Can write screenokays and put them under that production company name? Last, if i want to copyright treatments do i have to pay the fee for each of...

I just want to know which ones are in your opinion best for a beginner. One that is affordable and good. I'm looking for one anywhere from 1k-5k. I'm not actually going to film anything anytime soon so I just want to know which one(s) I should consider buying when I've raised money.

Okay, so I want to buy a camera but I don't know which one to buy because I don't know anything about cameras. All I know is that Arri's are supposed to be good but if anyone has other suggestions about other good cameras I'd like to know anything and everything. Also if anyone can recommend a...

I know about the Goth style of dressing, and that wasn't the one I meant. I sometimes hear people say a movie has alot of gothic influence, and I thought it had to do with dark colors, shadows, little light, etc. But I think I will look into the Gothic period. And are movies like SLEEPY...

Hello, Like the question says, what does a movie need to have to be goth? What kind of plot, characters, etc. Also, is H.P. Lovecraft considered Gothic? Thanks, BWC

Alright, thanks everyone for your help. I will deenitley look into that because I sure dont want to get sued. BWC

Hi, A while ago I saw a book with a very good title, and I decided I wanted to use it for one of my movies. But, I don't know if I can get sued for using it, even if my movie has nothing to do with what the book is about. Thanks, BWC