Lessons from the Screenplay: The Unifying Theory of 2+2 — LA Screenwriter

This video by Michael Tucker of Lessons from the Screenplay is an excellent class in characterization, subverting expectations, and minimalism. It explains Andrew Stanton’s Unifying Theory of 2+2 through the context of No Country for Old Men. 17 more words via Lessons from the Screenplay: The Unifying Theory of 2+2 — LA Screenwriter

Video: How Noah Baumbach Wrote a Love Story About Divorce — LA Screenwriter

Nehemiah Jordan over at Behind the Curtain has put together another great video about Noah Baumbach’s writing process for Marriage Story. Through interview clips and footage from the film, Baumbach explains how he conceptualized the story, how he crafted that opening, that fight scene, and how he fully utilized the audience’s tendency to align with…… via… Continue reading Video: How Noah Baumbach Wrote a Love Story About Divorce — LA Screenwriter

Ken’s Top 10: Tips for Writing a Short Script — LA Screenwriter

by Ken Aguado (@kaguado) While there are many good books on screenwriting out there and tons of great advice here at LA Screenwriter, one area that gets short shrift is the art and strategy for writing shorts. 22 more words via Ken’s Top 10: Tips for Writing a Short Script — LA Screenwriter

THRILLER Festival 1st Scene Script: The Journal Of Second Lieutentant Issac Bangs, Unabridged, by George Deihl Jr.

In 1776, a young medic in the Continental Army struggles to solve a series of gruesome murders in Manhattan’s Brothel District, and uncovers a secret that could cost him his soul. CAST LIST: Jacob: Biden Hall Lizzie: Aliya Hamid Ben: Geoff Mays Narrator: Val Cole Cunningham: Shawn Devlin Isaac: Chris O’Bray Madame: Pascale Behrman —… Continue reading THRILLER Festival 1st Scene Script: The Journal Of Second Lieutentant Issac Bangs, Unabridged, by George Deihl Jr.

Top THRILLER Festival Screenplays of 2019

Watch the winning readings performed by professional actors. 20 screenplays in total. THRILLER TV PILOT Reading: BLOWBACK, by Eric Murphy https://thrillersuspensefestival.com/2019/04/01/thriller-tv-pilot-reading-blowback-by-eric-murphy/ Winning SHORT Thriller Screenplay Reading of Too Old to Trick-or-Treat by Tammy Gross https://thrillersuspensefestival.com/2019/03/12/winning-short-thriller-screenplay-reading-of-too-old-to-trick-or-treat-by-tammy-gross/ THRILLER 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: Rosemary Lane, by Leal Butler https://thrillersuspensefestival.com/2019/04/27/thriller-1st-scene-screenplay-reading-rosemary-lane-by-leal-butler/ THRILLER 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: Killer Kisses, by S.D.… Continue reading Top THRILLER Festival Screenplays of 2019

1st Scene THRILLER Screenplay Reading: Angel City, by Al Mertens

July, 1977. After reuniting with family in the backwoods town of Angel City, a young black man struggles to survive after sparking a chain of catastrophic events. A tale of Southern Gothic horror. CAST LIST: Marian: Vanessa Quagliara Jamie: Daniel Jones Jake: Luke Robinson Narrator: Regan Brown Carol: Cassandra Guthrie Old Cook: Julie Sheppard Latham:… Continue reading 1st Scene THRILLER Screenplay Reading: Angel City, by Al Mertens

THRILLER Best Scene Screenplay Reading: M for Mole Murder, by Sonja Knyssok

Willy Wuehlman is a mole who lives in a tree. Since he had a traumatic experience in his childhood when his parents died, he suffers from claustrophobia and is unable to go through tunnels. When he is accused to be the murderer of his aunt, he has to overcome his fear. But he does not… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Screenplay Reading: M for Mole Murder, by Sonja Knyssok

THRILLER Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Spy Harmony, by Wolfgang Schuler

An Australian spy is sent to the USA to team up with an American spy to track down an American buyer of stolen U-235 material that he is selling to foreign hostile nations. CAST LIST: Room Sevice waiter – Marcus Bernacci Agent Damas – Rebecca MacDonald NARRATION – Tracy Rowland Agent Ferguson (m) – David… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Spy Harmony, by Wolfgang Schuler