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The Negative Voice Inside A Writer’s Head by Justin Warren

Justin Warren, Filmmaker (Then There Was Joe): Okay, next question. Film Courage: Okay and this is from Iglp3. Here is my question, my name is...

How David Jackson Willis Went From Street Magician To Hollywood Filmmaker [FULL INTERVIEW]

Watch the video interview on Youtube here Film Courage: Do you have a routine when starting a screenplay, whether it’s a feature-length or a short? David Willis: I...

Optioning A Screenplay by Producer Mark Heidelberger

Film Courage: Have you ever optioned or bought a screenplay? Mark Heidelberger, producer: I have optioned and bought screenplays, yeah under Treasure Entertainment. Before I...

Writing Treatments That Sell by Dr. Ken Atchity

Film Courage: Ken of the many books that you’ve written (and you have one you co-wrote entitled Writing Treatments That Sell) and maybe you can hold...

The Myth About Screenplay Story Structure by Larry Wilson

Film Courage: Let’s talk about some faulty rules of writing, some old adages on writing that really don’t apply today. Larry Wilson, Screenwriter: Yeah, let’s…you...

How Does A Screenwriter Tell Their Best Stories? by Justin Warren

Film Courage: So I am taking a quote that you have here “I’m at my best when I’m telling extremely personal stories.” Justin Warren, Screenwriter/Director:...

10 Tips On Writing Better Dialogue

In this Film Courage video series, several screenwriters and authors share their tips for writing better dialogue. 1) 01:33 - Starting Points 2) 05:00 - Cut...

Writing A Screenplay Off A Pitch by Mark Sanderson

Film Courage: Mark, when you meet with the producer or you get an email or phone call and they're saying We want to do...

Two Techniques To Improve Dialogue by Christine Conradt

Two Techniques To Improve Dialogue by Christine Conradt In this Film Courage video interview, Screenwriter Christine Conradt shares how she had a lucrative day job...

When Is It Time To Sell A Screenplay? by Daniel Calvisi

Film Courage: How does a screenwriter know when it’s time to sell their screenplay? Daniel Calvisi, movie studio reader, screenwriter and private screenplay consultant: Well,...