TRICKS OF THE TRADE: NOTES AND REWRITES
Notes and rewrites can be tricky business. How can you tell when your script is done, and what can you do to prepare for feedback that may not align with your creative vision? We’re looking... Read More
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Screenplay Competition Semi-Finalist Blog: Adam Dick
I thought I was a goner when I received the call from the Austin Film Festival telling me that my script “Teacher” had made the semi-finals. It was, I believe, the last day of notifications... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: GETTING TO THE HEART OF YOUR WRITING
Each year, Austin Film Festival honors selected Awardees who have made exemplary contributions to film and television with their spectacular storytelling. From Hollywood’s leading screenwriters to the creators of our favorite television shows, these writers... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: WRITING WITH A PARTNER
Writing with a partner can be both beneficial and challenging to your writing process. How do you collaborate as a team on a job that’s typically done solo, and how can you work through your... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: WRITING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
It’s been 25 years since the release of AFF alum Linda Woolverton’s animated classic The Lion King, and with the recent release of Disney’s 2019 remake leading at the box office, it’s clear that family... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: THE ART OF THE PITCH
When it comes to writing, oftentimes the hardest part of the process comes AFTER you’ve typed “The End”. For many of us, the idea of pitching your script can be even more daunting than the... Read More
The First Feature Experience by Ronak Shah
Making Love Goes Through Your Mind had been my dream since before I came to UCLA. It was an important part of what made me choose UCLA as the film school I wanted to attend... Read More
Tricks of the Trade: Writing Film Noir & Crime Fiction
Today marks the 75th anniversary of film legend Billy Wilder’s noir crime masterpiece Double Indemnity. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards following its release and inspired the wave of crime fiction that followed... Read More
Tricks of the Trade: The Art of Filmmaking
As independent filmmakers, we’re required to wear many hats and find creative ways to get our stories to the screen, while working with a limited crew and strict budget constraints. So, what does the filmmaking... Read More
