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Erik Bork Screenwriting The Elephant in the Room

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7 Elements Of A Viable Story Idea – Erik Bork (Band Of Brothers, The Elephant In The Room)

[Watch the video interview on YouTube here] Film Courage: We spoke with writer and author Erik Bork about his new movie, The Elephant...

FilmcourageDecember 8, 2025

Jason Shane Scott Film Courage video interview

Romance Writing/RomCom

9 Act Story Structure For Romantic Comedy Movies – Jason-Shane Scott

[Watch the video interview on YouTube here] Film Courage: What are the big beats of a romantic comedy? Jason-Shane Scott, Screenwriting: Like all movies...

FilmcourageMarch 12, 2025

Billy Van Zandt Film Courage video interview

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Why Aren’t People Watching Comedies Any More? – Billy Van Zandt

[Watch the video interview on YouTube here] Film Courage: How much of what you do is writing what you want to write versus...

FilmcourageMarch 8, 2025

Blake Ridder Film Courage video interview

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The Right Way For Filmmakers To Use AI – Blake Ridder

[Watch the video interview on YouTube here] Film Courage: What were some of the first AI filmmaking tools you used many years ago? ...

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Nick Morton Film Courage videi interview

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I Used To Be A Hollywood Producer. Now I Work Construction. It’s An Upgrade – Nick Morton

Ron Mita Film Courage College of the Canyons

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The Magnificent 7-24 Method For Screenwriters – Ron Mita

Joe Burke NYFA Film Courage video interview

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An Important Part Of Being A Movie Director That No One Talks About – Joe Burke

David Zucker Film Courage video interview

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The Big Difference Between Fresh Ideas And Stolen Ones – David Zucker

All artists borrow. In fact, there's a saying, "Good artists borrow, great artists steal."

FilmcourageJuly 5, 2026

Peter M. Hoffman Film Courage video interview

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If You Want To Make A Great Movie This Is The First Thing You Need To Know – Peter M. Hoffman

Tony DuShane Film Courage video interview

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Why I Write The First Draft Before I Outline – Tony DuShane [FULL INTERVIEW]

Wade Patterson Film Courage video interview

Filmmaking

Every Scene You Write Should Serve More Than One Purpose – Wade Patterson

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What Is Comedy? What Writers Need To Know – Steve Kaplan

Film Courage: What does it mean to be funny? Steve Kaplan, Author/Instructor/Script Consultant: Everybody’s funny. I mean there’s no one way to be funny...

FilmcourageDecember 7, 2022

Romance Writing/RomCom

The Strategy I Used To Sell A Spec Screenplay – Logan Burdick

Film Courage: Can you tell us the whole story of how you sold It Takes Three movie? Who did you give the script to?...

FilmcourageOctober 1, 2021

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True Story Behind ‘Pretty Woman’ – Gary W. Goldstein

Gary W. Goldstein, Producer/Author/Instructor: At that time Michael Keaton was the lead actor. Well, the deal went awry. I don’t know the details, but...

FilmcourageJuly 19, 2021

Romance Writing/RomCom

Page 1 Screenplay Analysis For The Romantic Comedy ‘Electric Love’ – Victoria Fratz

Film Courage: Let’s do a page 1 analysis for your movie ELECTRIC LOVE. It’s a feature film and it’s won many awards, correct? Victoria...

FilmcourageMay 13, 2021

Romance Writing/RomCom

Writing Romantic Comedies

Film Courage: Pamela, with romantic comedies, is falling in love really supposed to be funny? Pamela Jaye Smith: Well, falling in love seldom is funny....

FilmcourageFebruary 12, 2020

Romance Writing/RomCom

Writing The Love Interest Character by CSUN Professor Eric Edson [Screenwriting Masterclass]

Eric Edson, CSUN Professor and Author: The love interest, now this is (outside of the hero and adversary), I believe the love interest character is the most fascinating...

FilmcourageJanuary 4, 2020

Acting

When Your Movie Actually Changes The World by Julian Shaw

Film Courage: You mentioned previously your love for acting and having attended a performing arts high school. You’ve been in not one, but two...

FilmcourageOctober 6, 2019

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What’s Wrong With Romance In Movies? by Passionflix CoFounder Tosca Musk

Film Courage: Today’s blockbusters are all the rage and I know there’s a lot of debate over if it’s actually good content. Do you...

FilmcourageApril 28, 2018

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Writing A Romantic Comedy Masterclass With Author Pamela Jaye Smith [FULL INTERVIEW]

Film Courage: Pamela, with romantic comedies, is falling in love really supposed to be funny? Pamela Jaye Smith: Well, falling in love seldom is...

FilmcourageFebruary 17, 2018

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Romantic Character Archetypes by Author Pamela Jaye Smith

Film Courage: Are romantic comedies driven by plot or character? Pamela Jaye Smith: As a genre that has three parts, the plot is just...

FilmcourageJanuary 14, 2018

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7 Elements Of A Viable Story Idea – Erik Bork (Band Of Brothers, The Elephant In The Room)

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An Important Part Of Being A Movie Director That No One Talks About – Joe Burke

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The Big Difference Between Fresh Ideas And Stolen Ones – David Zucker

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If You Want To Make A Great Movie This Is The First Thing You Need To Know – Peter M. Hoffman

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Why I Write The First Draft Before I Outline – Tony DuShane [FULL INTERVIEW]

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True Story Behind ‘Pretty Woman’ – Gary W. Goldstein

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