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š® So excited that a major TV production company approached me to help them develop prompts & workflows for story development using #GPT4. š
ā° For #screenwriters & #filmmakers, this is a wake-up call
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ā° For #screenwriters & #filmmakers, this is a wake-up call
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š°š»š” The industry is eager to save money & resources /w AI efficiency + #GPT4 is leading the charge. I expect production processes to be changed within a year.
The infamous #OpenAI study has shown: Creative tasks are the most exposed to AI automation
The infamous #OpenAI study has shown: Creative tasks are the most exposed to AI automation
The consequences of AI are real, and they're coming to town. Now, how can AI improve the creative process? By helping with structural groundwork, for example:
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#AI #storytelling
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#AI #storytelling
After my tweet about #Query Letters I received many DMs. Is shocking how many #screenwriters dont know how or havent tried to query.
So it's š§µ time!
Disclaimer: Theres no ONE right way to query! These are just MY tips/advice as someone who's read thousands & written hundreds...
So it's š§µ time!
Disclaimer: Theres no ONE right way to query! These are just MY tips/advice as someone who's read thousands & written hundreds...
Let's start w/ the Subject Heading in ur email.
1. If u have a referral or personal contact, use that - "Thriller Writer Referred by __"
2. Use big award-placement. "2022 Nicholl Semifinal Script"
3. Or just a title works (have a intriguing/clever title!)
4. Never say QUERY.
1. If u have a referral or personal contact, use that - "Thriller Writer Referred by __"
2. Use big award-placement. "2022 Nicholl Semifinal Script"
3. Or just a title works (have a intriguing/clever title!)
4. Never say QUERY.
For your greeting, you better know their name & spell it correctly. No "To Whom it May Concerns" & no cutesy "Dear Gatekeeper" shit. Know who you're sending it to. Use imdbpro. Dont bother sending it to anyone over VP level, more likely a CE, Story Editor or Assistant.
10 things I wish they taught me in film school, #screenwriter edition. š§µ
1.Networking is a long-term game.
It might seem like getting āaccessā to industry gatekeepers is the most important thing. It is not. Building a genuine, long-term relationship is.
It might seem like getting āaccessā to industry gatekeepers is the most important thing. It is not. Building a genuine, long-term relationship is.
2.Competitions are a tool, not a goal.
Every new writer should enter competitions, but placements are only helpful if you go out and use them to hustle.
PS: @Coverfly has a waiver program for those who canāt afford it.
Every new writer should enter competitions, but placements are only helpful if you go out and use them to hustle.
PS: @Coverfly has a waiver program for those who canāt afford it.
Hey #screenwriters- Are differentiated characters and dialogue a challenge? Or conflict itself? I just read this MIND-BLOWING book about types of behaviour, how they are seen by others, body language, and how to stress the types TF out. THREAD 1/
So Iām going to share takeaways to help you crack the āI need conflictā or āmy characters are too similarā or āthe dialogue sounds the sameā or āNo idea how my character would move through the world.ā 2/
Also you can learn a lot about yourself and why you are misunderstood. The book is Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson. I/m about 2/3rd through and itās so helpful I had to share it with yāall and then explain why it will ramp up your conflict. 3/
#Screenwriters, besides the writing, prepare for future success by having these 5 things ready. 1. HEADSHOT: high rez photo. Your face is fully visible, you look normal, and are well lit. Doesnāt have to be expensive-ask a friend. No selfies or improv face. See Actor/Writers.
2. BIOS: Have three variants/versions. This is single spaced.
-Short: 50-100 words, 1/8-1/4 page
-Medium: 100-300 words, 1/2 page
-Long: 300+ words, 3/4-full page
These are rough estimates. Donāt worry if you donāt have much, you will soon.
-Short: 50-100 words, 1/8-1/4 page
-Medium: 100-300 words, 1/2 page
-Long: 300+ words, 3/4-full page
These are rough estimates. Donāt worry if you donāt have much, you will soon.
3. CONTACT METHOD that isnāt social media. More trad places donāt do it. They wanna email or call you.
At min have a static, 1-2 page website.
Best if you have your own domain name but that costs $. For now use Wix, Squarespace, and Yola, for free.
At min have a static, 1-2 page website.
Best if you have your own domain name but that costs $. For now use Wix, Squarespace, and Yola, for free.
Some #WednesdayMotivation for #screenwriters and authors on the topic of theme. THREAD:
#amwriting #screenwriting #WritingCommunity
#amwriting #screenwriting #WritingCommunity
I think this is the most important aspect of writing any sort of material while also being one of the most conceptually misunderstood. Should it be helpful, hereās how I approach it ...
Recently Iāve seen people define their āthemeā with one or two-words, or treat it like a tagline.
IMHO thatās doing a disservice to whatever project youāre working on and ultimately making your process more difficult.
IMHO thatās doing a disservice to whatever project youāre working on and ultimately making your process more difficult.
The Four Different Types of True Story Scripts
There are four different types of true stories that #screenwriters can research, develop, and write. And each of them comes with its own freedoms, restrictions, constraints, and benefits.
A THREAD (content from @KenMovies)
There are four different types of true stories that #screenwriters can research, develop, and write. And each of them comes with its own freedoms, restrictions, constraints, and benefits.
A THREAD (content from @KenMovies)
āBased onā a True Story:
The characters, storylines, and most scenes are primarily based on actual occurrences. There are creative liberties taken for sure, but most of the depictions within the script are based on what actually happened and how it happened.
The characters, storylines, and most scenes are primarily based on actual occurrences. There are creative liberties taken for sure, but most of the depictions within the script are based on what actually happened and how it happened.
Films like Schindlerās List, The Right Stuff, Lincoln, 127 Hours, and Apollo 13 are excellent examples of screenplays that did their best to depict the actual true stories.
I'm imagining a sci-fi world that incorporates several fully-realized AI implementations while preparing this week's #PapersThatMakeYouGoHmmm list.
Several are potential #WritingPrompt(s) for #screenwriters.
There is so much potential to build a better world. #BuildBackBetter
Several are potential #WritingPrompt(s) for #screenwriters.
There is so much potential to build a better world. #BuildBackBetter
This one, for example, brings to mind a doctor searching a Google-like engine based on caption similarity. The results include a summary of patient outcomes, pro and con.
This one a #BostonLegal-like episode with William Shatner finding a loophole in an AI's legal argument.
Finding #writing opportunities and development jobs has never been easy. So, Iām starting this thread of jobs & script calls out in the hopes it helps level the playing field and may open doors for everyone.
#writingcommunity #scriptchat #writers
#writingcommunity #scriptchat #writers
First up, the BBC has several script editor & story roles going on Eastenders. More info available here: careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/search
The @MotherTongues Award opens on 1st Nov. Theyāre offering a Ā£10k development for films set in the UK, and a different language. Run by @ShudderFilms, @ManonArdisson & @ColdAsIceCream ā three of the most exciting UK indie film producers. Deets at: mother-tongues-films.co.uk
#Screenwriting contests. A thread:
In June, frustrated that my scripts were not placing in contests even though I KNEW they were good, I decided to stop entering them. In fact, every time I saw a contest I could enter, I would take the $$ the entry fee cost and save it. 1/?
In June, frustrated that my scripts were not placing in contests even though I KNEW they were good, I decided to stop entering them. In fact, every time I saw a contest I could enter, I would take the $$ the entry fee cost and save it. 1/?
You may have seen me QT myself and keep track of the amount. It's been about 4 months since I started and #screenwriters do you want to know the amount of $$ I've socked away?
$1315.
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$1315.
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Yes. That's One Thousand and Three Hundred and Fifteen Dollars.
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Josh (@joshstifter) randomly reached out to me to offer a chance to check out his new film GREYWOODāS PLOT.
This is an interview I did with him a couple days after the viewing. Enjoy!
#interview #indiefilm #GreywoodsPlot
This is an interview I did with him a couple days after the viewing. Enjoy!
#interview #indiefilm #GreywoodsPlot
Sprocket_Blvd (S_B):
Where did the inspiration for Greywood's Plot come from?
Josh Stifter (@joshstifter , JS):
Bunch of shit! I had this idea for a movie where Daniel plays a "doctor Frankenstein" type character and turns me into a spiderman. That was the original concept
Where did the inspiration for Greywood's Plot come from?
Josh Stifter (@joshstifter , JS):
Bunch of shit! I had this idea for a movie where Daniel plays a "doctor Frankenstein" type character and turns me into a spiderman. That was the original concept
Josh Stifter (JS):
I also had this short I wrote about 4 friends that go camping to try to film a Chupacabra and get attacked by zombies (wrote that before the whole Dawn of the Dead/Shawn of the dead zombie movie craze started and sorta' lost the drive to do it).
I also had this short I wrote about 4 friends that go camping to try to film a Chupacabra and get attacked by zombies (wrote that before the whole Dawn of the Dead/Shawn of the dead zombie movie craze started and sorta' lost the drive to do it).
Hey #Screenwriters. At some point in your #screenwriting career, youāre going to need to write what I call your āFuck Itā script. That script where you donāt worry about anything/anyone and just write a unique/original (but cinematic) script that YOU want to seeš@screencrafting
And hereās the thing. The āfuck itā script is the one where you donāt let any industry person try to change (until itās sold, maybe). Itās the one where you just find the person that sees your vision and falls in love with it for what it is. Still has to be brilliant thoughš
And, look, if ANYTHING, it will re-energize you and your writing. You may not outright sell it, but man oh man, it feels SO good to write a āFuck Itā script.š
One year ago today I signed with my #screenwriting agent and quite a year it's been. Before then I spent ages not knowing what I was doing. Lots of people & resources helped me along the way. I still don't really know what I'm doing, but I know what helped, so now I present...
THE BIG HELPFUL #SCREENWRITING RESOURCES THREAD (particularly relevant for aspiring #screenwriters in the UK/Scotland)
(NB: this is not 'advice'. It's what I personally found to be helpful. It's also far from exhaustive. There's loads out there. Use what works, bin the rest)
(NB: this is not 'advice'. It's what I personally found to be helpful. It's also far from exhaustive. There's loads out there. Use what works, bin the rest)
Podcasts/Youtube/Newsletters
1. Scriptnotes-The granddaddy of screenwriting podcasts. Writers John August & Craig Mazin plus loads of special guests take you through every aspect of writing for film & TV. There's over 400 episodes so pace yourself scriptnotes.net/#
1. Scriptnotes-The granddaddy of screenwriting podcasts. Writers John August & Craig Mazin plus loads of special guests take you through every aspect of writing for film & TV. There's over 400 episodes so pace yourself scriptnotes.net/#
Writing Myths #3 Writing Portfolios are the magic way into the industry!!
Get a portfolio said the writing panel/advice/speaker in what is the latest throwaway simple advice that instantly builds a careerā¦. So, letās talk about them.
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Get a portfolio said the writing panel/advice/speaker in what is the latest throwaway simple advice that instantly builds a careerā¦. So, letās talk about them.
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1)Portfolios are NOT magic. Simply having one doesn't get you a job. Tey are a tool to be used in chasing work and an increasing number of employers ask for them. Having one can be very useful, but just putting some bits of writing in the same place does not = instant career.
2) People tend to read your email first, then your c.v. and then portfolio. Mess up stages 1, or 2 and 3 may well not matter. Always rework your email, c.v. and portfolio for EVERY application. Focus on what matches that job/company.
