Working Title of the Script: “Untitled” Log line: This short film will help exorcise those “making a film about coming up with ideas for making a film” demons. Contains zombies, aliens, and a coffee shop. Locations: 2-3 Casting: 1 actor, 1 actress, 2 voice overs, at least 6-7 miscellaneous people …
Take 26 Short Screenplays for Independent Filmmakers for a test drive in your classroom. Or apply online for a free copy, if you’re a teacher. How do these screenplays fit into a class? The book contains 26 classroom-ready screenplay exercises. Each exercise contains a short film script and demonstrates a specific aspect of …
Working Title of the script: “Rock God” Film Synopsis / log line: An aging rock musician confronts a mysterious girl from his past who reappears after years of silence. A character study of unconventional choices. Locations: 1 Casting: 5 actors, 4 actresses. Additional people in the background, optional. Genre: Drama (also …
A short film can be a vehicle to illuminate the special talents or unappreciated, against-type abilities of an actor or actress. Without waiting for a director or producer to notice your potential, just craft a project with yourself in mind. This is why several projects I’ve written are vehicles to …
Traditional copyright did not have computers in mind when it was designed. Computers are very good at copying. When I move a file from my computer to my memory stick, I am in in a very strict sense violating copyright. Instead of updating the copyright laws to reflect twenty-first century …
Just had to share. This is funny, movie related, and frankly hits a little close to home. Maybe some insight into the trajectory of the entertainment industry is to be gleaned from pondering this chart. But mainly, it made me laugh.