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A Metaphor For Survival In The Entertainment Industry by Adam Skelter

Film Courage: You had referenced the movie THANK YOU FOR SMOKING in at least of of your videos . Forgive me, I haven’t seen...

Gordy Hoffman on Developing Secondary Characters

Film Courage: Gordy we had a question come in earlier from Twitter, it’s a lady named Mexie and she’s from Australia (I believe) and...

The Problem Isn’t Access, It’s A Bad Screenplay by Peter Russell

Film Courage: We put out a call a few days ago on our Youtube community tab for people to chime in with some questions,...

Tropes Beginning Screenwriters Should Avoid by Gordy Hoffman

Film Courage: Tropes a new screenwriter should avoid that a more seasoned screenwriter can navigate? Gordy Hoffman, Founder/Judge of the Bluecat Screenplay Competition: Well that’s...

How Much Does Age Factor Into Creating Meaningful Art? by Jack Perez

Film Courage: I was watching a documentary on Mary Shelley and it was saying that she had to publish the story anonymously (they...

Can Any Book Be Made Into A Movie? by Dr. Ken Atchity

Film Courage: Can any book be made into a movie? Dr. Ken Atchity, Author/Producer: Any book? Film Courage: Any book. Dr. Atchity: No. I don’t think so. Like...

How Far In The Future Should A Writer Know Their TV Show? by Peter...

Film Courage: This is from viewer TJW “When writing a TV spec, how far in the future should you know your story, multiple...

How Does A Screenwriter Write The Right Story At The Right Time? by LA4hire’s...

Film Courage: I would love to hear a success story from you Wendy. And if you can, please leave out any identifying information (that’s...

Why It’s Important For A Character To Have Big Problems by Erik Bork

Film Courage: We will go back to another viewer-submitted question and this is from Wicked West Films (nice name by the way) “What advice...

Why Is It So Hard To Write An Ending? by Gordy Hoffman

Film Courage: From what you’ve seen with the screenplay competition, what would you say most new writers (baby writers) have trouble with? Poor opening...