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This is research for a short film that I am writing. Any help would be great, and I will answer any questions that spawn off of this. :)

Just to clarify, I am not starting a rel…

The question of whether or not a religion needs to be recognised by the state Vasco is only valid within the structure of our socio-political construct, which includes things lik…

I don't have a production company but I need to protect my self when I take a script not written by me to producers. Can I option it even if I don't have a production company? or …

Mark Litwak's Contracts for the film and Television industry has a couple option agreements you can look at. They are made for US law, so they might need to be adapted if you ar…

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I am exploring ways to find people who would be interested in collaborating on short film projects in the West Midlands Birmingham area. I am looking for people who have some …

Hi Dal,

I am London based but also have a base in Hinckley, between Leicester and Coventry and would be interested to hear about your plans. I write and direct and have extensive…

I've completed my screenplay for a short film but I can't help feeling that my dialogue feels a bit wooden (you can tell it came from one person). Is there a website, good book or…

I don't have any exact go to books but I always write with people I know in mind and hear their voice in my head as I type. This might not be necessarily who you get to cast in th…

working on two 90 + scripts with the issue at the centre of the redrafting processing and was wandering if there were any key books worth reading? or method I could try? to best r…

Start from the top. The plot might be getting in the way, as different characters might not be stuck in that plot.

Just start writing about a character, background, desires. Sy…

Premise? Character? Plot? Structure? Etc?....

What do you think?

I see motivation as the end result of weaknesses, values, beliefs, needs etc. You create all these elements and what you see is something that motivation can engage with. Without …

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I would like to know if there is a correct or smart way to find and reach out to local Retired or Pro Screenwriters in my home town? (Croydon and South East London)

I'm hopi…

There may be an evening course some of them teach, at the local college or university. These can be subsidized, and even free if you're out of work or on a low income.

Our loc…

I was reading this article: Why You Shouldn’t Use a Script Coverage Service at http://www.scriptmag.com/features/primetime-why-you-shouldnt-use-a-script-coverage-service

It got m…

What you seek are notes, not comments! Reading a screenplay is not an easy process for the uninitiated. Most people read novels! Not scripts. And when they are presented with a pi…

Hi there,

I'm looking at submitting material for screenwriting competitions, and need someone to go over stuff I've written. I've seen £120 for 50-120 pages, so don't know if th…

I work with a great script editor - Ellin Stein - who also teaches script writing at Goldsmiths.

Website: http://www.solidscripts.co.uk/

Mention me if you get in contact with h…

I am researching an article I am going to write about the original TCM. I'd like to know shooters views on what makes the original TCM stand the test of time and remain head and s…

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Firstly I hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas/Holiday Period so far and would like to wish everyone all the very best for the year to come. In addition, I would a…

There are patents, copyright, design and trademarks. Depending on why you mean by "concept", it may or may not be protectable by copyright. Many tv shows seem to share similar c…

I am a director and screenwriting, seeking work in Edinburgh. I have recently moved from LA and am available to work as a crew member on movie/TV productions and alike.

Hey, this is a great Scotland Based website, not just jobs but other opportunities and training etc too. http://opportunities.creativescotland.com/