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Screenwriting Parentheticals | Script Formatting
In this article, I'll walk you through some examples of parenthetical in screenwriting and how to use it.
The Social Network | Scripts to Read
Read the script for Sorkin's Oscar-Winning The Social Network.
Text Messages in a Script | Screenplay Formatting
In this article, we'll show you how to format text messages in your script.
Writing Voice-Over (V.O.) in a Script
This post will provide a set of best-practice principles that a beginner screenwriter can refer to when deciding whether or not to use VO.
Flashbacks in a Script
Let's talk about how to present a flashback in your script with examples from industry screenplays.
When to Capitalize in Your Script
If you're new to screenwriting, you'll have come across parts of a script that are in upper case. Here we explain why and when to use it.
Review | The Last of Us Part 2
The Last of Us Part 2 follows returning character, Ellie, now driven by revenge.
How to Write a Montage
We've all seen great examples of montages in cinema and television. In this article we'll show you how they are presented in the script.
What is a 'beat' in Scriptwriting?
We've all seen this from time to time in screenplays. The so-called 'beat' on the page.
Defending Jacob: Family is Unconditional
t first glance Chris Evans’s latest venture Defending Jacob looks like nothing more than another ‘whodunit’ story.
The Morning Show: Writing a Powerful Antagonist
It’s clear why The Morning Show is one of Apple TV’s big hitters from its complex characters to its stellar performances.
Telling it for Telly
Adaptation has been a mainstay of film and television since its inception.
Guest Post: I'm Alright | Ruth Hayes
It’s been just over a year now since I joined The Script Department as one of the regular voice actors on their podcast.
The Power of Pixar
Screenwriter Al Butter deconstructs what makes Pixar's stories so powerful.
Avoid This Common Mistake When Reading Scripts
People make this mistake all the time when reading screenplays. Don't fall into the trap of unintentionally imitating their bad habits.
More than Football: The Universal Appeal of The English Game
by John Finnegan | I rarely discuss episodic series in these blog posts, but I couldn't resist doing a post about Jullian Fellow's latest...
How to Pace your Screenplay
Pacing relates to the flow of the story as we perceive it. A fast-paced film has a lot of scenes that are generally short and to the point.
It’s What You Can’t See That Scares You: Paranoia and Empty Spaces in The Invisible Man
Contains mild spoilers for The Invisible Man (most of which feature in the trailer) By Daniel C Tuck | H.G. Wells’ original novel 'The...
Review: Dark Waters (2019)
By John Finnegan | Mark Ruffalo is quickly building an impressive portfolio of work which sheds light on social problems (see Spotlight)...
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Dunkirk Film Analysis – Going to War with Convention
Writer/director Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk held the Number One spot at the American box office for its first two weeks.
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