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Think of it this way: if more people are becoming successful, then surely that's a sign that the entertainment market is becoming more popular, ergo no reason why you shouldn't become similarly successful if you put your mind to it. I'm thinking upbeat: more folks doing well in the industry =...

Hello Sir, are you affiliated with Reel Authors? If so, is the script analysis & feedback still available for writers looking to have their screenplay reviewed? Thanks in advance.

Or are producers more flexible nowadays? Like, with my story, I could only loosely follow the 30-60-30 format. In my script, it's more like 25-60-10. How flexible are producers, I mean would they reject an idea that doesn't hold the accepted 3-act standard? Have times changed in this respect?

Too bloody right. I'd bite the producer's hand off and streak across the White House's golf course if it meant getting even half that. A guaranteed shoot after limited experience?! Lucky so-and-so. :P

Fantastic, thanks for your help both of you! There are so many options out there now for once I've finished the script. Adeimantus: what's your background? You seem to know your stuff, and maybe if you have a spare minute this weekend (or whenever suits you), would you consider having a quick...

Hey guys, I joined this forum a month ago to look for tips and advice when it comes to writing my own feature films. This forum has been better than most blogs and even some books, because a) your opinions are more current and up-to-date, and b) discussion promotes debate and consensus...

If you've watched The Raid II, now that's a film with overly-choreographed, unbelievable (literally) fight scenes if ever I saw them.

Firstly, how do you write it when someone interrupts another person? I'm using two hyphens (--) for clarity, but know that this is probably a no--no. E.G. Person A I told him it's none of his business, but he kept sticking his-- Person B --I knew you never liked him! Why didn't you just say...

Equipment does exist to help healthcare professionals (HCPs) analyse blood / sputum samples from patients outside the clinic. Clever hardware can measure levels of blood cells, or even tell if pathogens are present. It's obviously pretty expensive, but it would be entirely plausible to tell if...

Can I just bump this thread because I'm interesting as well in the same thing, although I haven't finished my feature-length script, I'm thinking ahead to when I have done a final draft and need to get an agent to show some interest in it.

What I man is, say you want to show two kids at home while their parents are out - making a huge mess. They pick up the phone and hear that their mum and dad are heading back home from doing the shopping. You then want to rapidly alternate between the parents driving home, and the children...

I agree with focussing on a short, but well thought-out story.

Let's say you don't have the necessary experience or relevant qualifications from film school, is it still possible to become something of a success in the industry these days? I mean, I know it's important to network and form connections, because it's a case of "who you know" rather than "what...

I was under the impression you only need to CAP the characters' names once - when they're FIRST mentioned. Is it now expected to Capitalise them in each scene they appear in?!

Hi guys, currently working through my first screenplay, and I just wanted your opinions on style, when it comes to writing stage directions and non-dialogue, action lines. Would you recommend powerful, descriptive, emotive language to engage the reader and draw them in to the story; or should I...

So true, so true Charles. I have been stashing library books on scriptwriting and screenplay guides as if they're going out of fashion. One of the problems I've found is that - even though there's lots of areas where the same "rules" and advice keep cropping up - there are a lot of things where...

Hi everyone, I'm Alex, from England. I've been hooked by the screenwriting bug even though I have NO (let us make that nice and emphasised - NO) experience in the film/theatrics/drama/entertainment industries. I will be on here a hell of a lot, simply to learn and pick up tips. That's because...