Just curious: What DVD commentaries absolutely enhance the movie they're attached to? [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL on Nov 9, 2009 - 28 answers

Robocop 2, for those of you who've missed this *ahem* masterpiece, involved a drug called Nuke. I need to know the name of the capsules the drug came in. [more inside]
posted by mgrichmond on Jul 31, 2009 - 6 answers

Searching for information on writing children's television. What resources am I missing? [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on Jul 6, 2009 - 1 answer

ScreenplayFilter: What are the best screenplays that you've ever read? [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL on Jun 25, 2009 - 18 answers

Help me understand the writing industry, specifically as it relates to Hollywood, etc. [more inside]
posted by arniec on Jun 5, 2009 - 19 answers

How often are the stories of a comic, novel, play, TV series, movie, or song conceived by the writer's friend, relative, acquaintance, neighbor, mailman, dog, etc? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on May 28, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm an aspiring screenwriter and I need help finding an agent or manager. Askme, please help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Job Filter/ School Filter: Masters in Education, English, or Political Science? [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL on Apr 7, 2009 - 8 answers

Is Robert Siegel's screenplay for The Wrestler an example of a two-act structure? [more inside]
posted by Jeff Howard on Jan 30, 2009 - 7 answers

Where is the best place to buy produced screenplays? 12-point courier, 8.5x11", brass-brad screenplays. Not buy to make, but buy to read and study? [more inside]
posted by wonderyak on Oct 29, 2008 - 7 answers

Academic papers and books on the topic of myth in screenwriting? [more inside]
posted by sumo on Sep 30, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for opinions on the UCLA Professional Program in Screenwriting, whether you've done it, or know someone who has. In particular - opinions on the online course. [more inside]
posted by mooza on Jul 23, 2008 - 3 answers

How does one, in scriptwriting, correctly describe sequences in which a movie is shown (at length)? In other words - a movie inside of a movie.
posted by matkline on Feb 11, 2008 - 6 answers

Question for pro screenwriters...since the strike is on right now, would this be an abnormally good time, or an abnormally bad time, to try to get an agent? [more inside]
posted by Ziggurat on Jan 14, 2008 - 19 answers

What popular movies were conceived of and/or written by the screenwriter when he or she were still in high school? [more inside]
posted by np312 on Jan 14, 2008 - 17 answers

Help me write a great treatment. [more inside]
posted by Roman Graves on Dec 12, 2007 - 4 answers

How badly will the WGA strike affect a young screenwriter? [more inside]
posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth on Oct 30, 2007 - 10 answers

Help me orchestrate long-distance brainstorming sessions for writing a TV series, at little or no cost. [more inside]
posted by Rykey on Oct 22, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm thinking of being the 2007 Writer's Strike for Halloween (because, you know, November 1st will be pretty scary for us WGA members living paycheck to paycheck.) Now-- how to make this snarky, intangible and in-joke-ridden costume idea a reality? [more inside]
posted by np312 on Oct 22, 2007 - 19 answers

In screenwriing, how does one write a slug line for a scene that consists of dialogue on a black frame?
posted by jne1813 on Oct 18, 2007 - 18 answers

Final Draft, Movie Magic Screenwriter, or Celtx, or something else altogether? [more inside]
posted by mooza on Oct 17, 2007 - 17 answers

Where can I find some scripts of the TV show Bones? [more inside]
posted by clockworkjoe on Aug 28, 2007 - 6 answers

So, I promised myself that this year I would write a feature-length screenplay and enter it for the Nicholl Fellowships. The deadline is May 1. I haven't started yet. Still doable? [more inside]
posted by different on Apr 11, 2007 - 22 answers

Does anyone have any opinions on screenwriting classes in NY? Good ones? Bad ones?
posted by o2b on Mar 6, 2007 - 2 answers

If I purchase Final Draft for download, will I be able to download both the Mac and Windows versions, or do I have to pick one or the other?
posted by staggernation on Feb 22, 2007 - 5 answers

Is there a site for people to post their screenplays and other people can comment on them? [more inside]
posted by philosophistry on Feb 3, 2007 - 6 answers

what is the best way to form a TV writing group? [more inside]
posted by tristanshout on Nov 11, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm starting a scripts submission site for Singaporean screenwriters, inspired by SimplyScripts. But what should I call it? [more inside]
posted by mordecai on Jun 28, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm a professional screenwriter. I have $5000 to option a book to adapt into a movie. That means it can't be a past or present best-seller, or have been previously adapted for stage, TV or screen. It should have a strong narrative, preferably in a clearly defined genre (eg thriller, love story, crime story, horror, coming-of-age) but NOT science fiction. It should also NOT be a classic which everyone will complain I've ruined. What books (or short stories) meeting this description have you read that you thought would have made a great movie?
posted by unSane on Dec 12, 2005 - 50 answers

Do any of you have any advice for buying screenwriting software? I am looking for something fairly cheap, but want to hear about your experiences with the different software products available. Are there any that just suck? Are there any quality WORD add-on programs you've had success with?
posted by brheavy on Feb 18, 2005 - 23 answers

I am in the last semester of my undergraduate years, and am facing the prospect of 'real life' in a few months. I live in Los Angeles and am planning on pursuing music and screenwriting as a career, but obviously will need to work to support myself while I pursue these unlikely options. I am wondering what suggestions people have as to what jobs would pay a living wage relatively quickly without much experience...[more inside] [more inside]
posted by rooftop secrets on Jan 11, 2005 - 14 answers

Getting old issues of mags? Wanted: Scenario Screenwriting Magazine. This mag went out of biz a good while ago (though details are sketchy) and I have a number of issues but would like to acquire the ones I'm missing. I get the occasional one through eBay but am curious if there's a source for old mags or if anyone has suggestions on how I might get my hands on them.
posted by dobbs on Dec 13, 2004 - 3 answers

In modern screenplays written for movies and television is it acceptable to include a fair share of Direction? I understand it used to be more common but has fallen out of vogue. (more) [more inside]
posted by dhoyt on Jan 17, 2004 - 7 answers