Before you embark on the long and arduous yet thrilling journey that is writing a screenplay, you should make sure you have a solid story idea. Who are my characters? Are they complex and multi-dimensional? Does there exist enough conflict and stakes to drive the story along? These are some […]
In today’s massive and largely competitive film industry, it’s becoming harder and harder to stick out of the screaming crowd of like-minded individuals begging to get noticed. You may feel that every story has already been told — so what’s the point? Here’s the thing, so what if almost every […]
Have an idea for a film you want to put to paper? Perhaps you want to begin writing, but are completely flustered when it comes to properly writing a screenplay. Luckily, there’s no need to worry. There are multiple avenues you can take on learning scriptwriting, but in this particular […]
Interested in taking a screenwriting course? Great! Not only can a course in screenwriting make you a better writer, it can also make you a better filmmaker. The goal to tell a compelling and emotionally driven story shouldn’t solely be the job of the screenwriter, but also for the director, […]
You have a great idea for a story, but you’re not sure how to write a screenplay. You’ve got a great logline with an idea you can pitch to people, but need help with screenplay structure. Don’t worry, this blog will offer you the tools for how to turn your […]
Once you’ve written your screenplay or completed filming your film you’ll want to take care of that intellectual property to ensure that you can protect your created work. We’re here to offer some advice on why and how to copyright a script or film. However, we are not attorneys and […]
You’ve got a great idea for a movie but you’re not sure where to start with writing a script. This blog will walk through some of the ins and outs of the formatting, why it’s important, and how to write a screenplay. Screenwriting can seem like a daunting task especially […]
When you have a great idea for a movie, where do you start writing? It can seem daunting to start writing a movie. But we’re here to help. One of the best ways to get started is to have a good understanding of the screenplay format. Screenwriting format serves as […]
Some of the best tools for writing a screenplay are books. A one time purchase for a wealth of knowledge? Sign me up. But it’s important to make sure you’re getting the right book for your kind of writing and the best book to give you some useful tips. So […]
So you want to make a movie, but you don’t know how to write a screenplay. Don’t worry, it’s not always necessary. The screenplay format can be restrictive as much as it is freeing. If you already have a concept for your film, with a finished script or not, you […]
What do you do when you get a great idea in your head? When that sudden burst of inspiration comes when you’re standing in the grocery store? Usually, you write it down in your phone, a little blurb in the Notes app. Could this idea become the next big movie, […]
Reading time: 4.5 minutes At The Film Fund, we believe that conflict drives story forward. Without conflict in your script writing, there’s nothing “exciting” about a story. There’s no sense of stakes or consequences. You can obsess over screenwriting format all day, but if your movie pitch doesn’t involve conflict, […]