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...
by Trevor Mayes | Jan 28, 2010 | Links |
Here are some interesting movie-related stories and links I’ve discovered for January 28, 2010: Popular Mechanics has picked their top sci-fi, military and environmental films at Sundance 2010. It’s pilot season in the television world, and...
