by Trevor Mayes | Feb 7, 2010 | Diversions, Humor, Links |
As a writer of action-comedy screenplays, I’m always trying to milk the funny in my scenes. Sometimes that means coming up with multiple jokes or approaches, then deciding which one works the best. So imagine my joy when I found this site that lets you create...
by Trevor Mayes | Feb 4, 2010 | Writing |
The Mantra Many screenwriting books and gurus have this mantra: “If you start rewriting before you reach the end of your script, you will never finish it.” They’ll say, “Try to reach the end of your first draft quickly, so you can get to the...
by Trevor Mayes | Feb 2, 2010 | Diversions, Links |
There’s awesome, and then there’s AWESOME. This video clip, from the movie Alluda Mazaaka…!, falls into the latter category. To say that it’s over-the-top would be like saying Lady Gaga has bold fashion sense. So sit back and enjoy the...
by Trevor Mayes | Feb 1, 2010 | Diversions |
I got a Mensa Page-a-Day calendar for Christmas this year. Once in a blue moon I have the time or brainpower to actually solve one of the puzzles. Imagine my delight when I flipped the page and found a movie-themed quiz. I was finally in my element, like Cliff Claven...
by Trevor Mayes | Jan 31, 2010 | Low-Budget |
Low-Budget Success With the recent sale of the low-budget film Buried at the Sundance Film Festival, and the success of movies like Paranormal Activity, a lot of screenwriters are hoping to craft the next great low-budget film. Here are three things screenwriters...
