by Trevor Mayes | Sep 4, 2010 | Comedy, Diversions |
I love it when a short film can make you laugh out loud a couple of times in the space of 90 seconds. That’s more laughs than many modern comedies can generate in the space of 90 minutes. Here’s Deckchair by sheepfilms.
by Trevor Mayes | Sep 2, 2010 | Book Reviews, Pilar Alessandra, Quotes |
“In Juno, the main character had a tendency to joke and elaborate in fairly graphic terms. Yet her boyfriend, Bleeker, was a one-sentence answerer. Vanessa, the woman she planned to give her baby to, was a bit of a teacher and explainer, while Vanessa’s...
by Trevor Mayes | Aug 30, 2010 | Modern Craft, Writing |
Intro Every few weeks I’ll showcase a modern script that does something really well. The discussion will center on a specific facet of “screenwriting craft.” It won’t be a critique of the full script. Today’s script is… The Voices...
by Michele Wallerstein | Aug 28, 2010 | Agents, Industry Advice, Michele Wallerstein |
Reminder: Michele Wallerstein will be holding a book signing and free talk today from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Sherman Oaks. Click here for details. How To Be An Agent’s Dream Client by Michele Wallerstein An agent works very hard to guide a writer’s career. We...
by Trevor Mayes | Aug 24, 2010 | Plot, Quick Screenwriting Tips, Writing |
Avoid a deus ex machina ending to your story. What is deus ex machina? According to Wikipedia: A deus ex machina (Latin for “god out of the machine”) is a plot device whereby a seemingly inextricable problem is suddenly and abruptly solved with the...
