Want to write, produce, direct, shoot and star in your own movies? Want to launch your career and become a successful independent filmmaker? Dov SS Simens shows you...

New in the acclaimed series—the new film starring Hugh Grant and Toni Collette, adapted from the acclaimed novel by Nick Hornby (High Fidelity). Coming from Universal Pictures in April 2002, produced by Tribeca Productions and Working Title Films. Based on Nick Hornby’s popular novel, About A Boy is a comedy-drama starring Hugh Grant as Will, a rich, child-free and irresponsible Londoner in his...

Learn how to develop supporting characters in a movie script in this free screen play instruction video from our motion picture expert and experienced executive producer. Expert: Ron Becks Bio: Ron Becks has been acting since he was a child. His feature film “1st Testament–CIA Vengance” (2001) and his documentary “Haitian Slave Children– Forgotten Angels...

Step -by-Step How-To Plan and Plot a Novel, Memoir, Screenplay, and Plot a New Life… Climax (Step 2 of 2) This video, shot in Santa Cruz California, for writers addresses the end and crowning glory of any story: the Climax. How Do I Plot a Novel, Memoir, Screenplay is a series of steps and meant to be viewed sequentially from the oldest video to the most...

Three ideas to help you get through your block and start writing again. You can find Mitch Ditkoff’s article “14 Ways to Get Breakthrough Ideas” here: changethis.com The Zero Dollar Film School is a series of first-hand accounts of the making of a first feature film, with key crew sharing their experiences and lessons learned. Check out editor Stephen Buchanan’s blog for Final...

A self-described "poet of pain," Paul Attanasio has forged a highly respected career as a master of challenging film adaptations. His nuanced and gripping screenplays for "Quiz Show" and "Donnie Brasco" earned him Oscar nominations, and he brought sexy, character-driven life to the Michael Crichton page-turner, "Disclosure". The Bronx-born writer created...

Jim Uhls is not your average screenwriter. For one thing, his nickname is “Professor Peculiar.” For another, as this exclusive off-kilter discussion of his craft demonstrates, Uhls is eager to break the first rule of Fight Club : He talks about Fight Club. A lot. That seminal film, directed by David Fincher (Se7en, Panic Room), pushed every boundary possible for a studio movie, and...

I give a couple of tips that can help you when working on your screenplay. Distributed by...