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Zusatztext Screenwriters Advice provides a unique and up-to-date view of the screen writing process from the perspective of professionals working in both feature and TV mediums. It is written in a colloquial style, structured around central questions of both craft and the nitty gritty of dealing with a rapidly changing industry. The contributions of professional writers with proven track records are frank, candid, and highly informative. Yet, it is the love of the craft that shines through, making Screenwriters Advice an invaluable resource. Informationen zum Autor Andrew Zinnes is Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth, UK. He has worked in Los Angeles as a screenwriter, writing projects for various studios and production companies. Genevieve Jolliffe is the creator of The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook series. She was nominated for a British Independent Film Award, is in the Guinness Book of World Records as Britain's youngest ever producer and has sold writing projects to various Hollywood studios and production companies. Klappentext This book looks at the most important part of the filmmaking process from the point of view of those who grind away at a keyboard or notepad trying to bring new ideas and perspectives to an increasingly diversified world. Using The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook 's tried and true Q&A style, with selected screenwriters, creating an engaging and easily digestible conversational feel, this book chronicles story theory, formatting, business issues and the creative process itself. Whether you're a seasoned scribe or an inexperienced writer, this book will give you perspectives and tips to get your creative juices flowing and make your story happen. Vorwort A comprehensive, advice-packed handbook to the world of screenwriting - filled with interviews and case studies. Zusammenfassung This book looks at the most important part of the filmmaking process from the point of view of those who grind away at a keyboard or notepad trying to bring new ideas and perspectives to an increasingly diversified world. Using The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook 's tried and true Q&A style, with selected screenwriters, creating an engaging and easily digestible conversational feel, this book chronicles story theory, formatting, business issues and the creative process itself. Whether you’re a seasoned scribe or an inexperienced writer, this book will give you perspectives and tips to get your creative juices flowing and make your story happen. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Tips Acknowledgements Legal Disclaimer An Introduction to Screenwriters Advice Contributors Chapter 1: The IdeaChapter 2: PitchingChapter 3: Breaking Story Chapter 4: CharacterChapter 5: Dialog Chapter 6: Rules?Chapter 7: Finding Your VoiceChapter 8: Screenwriting CompetitionsChapter 9: Writing TeamsChapter 10: The Writer's Room & Writing on SetChapter 11: Rewriting Chapter 12: Action & ThrillerChapter 13: Horror & Sci-FiChapter 14: Horror Comedy Chapter 15: TelenovelasChapter 16: ComedyChapter 17: Romantic Comedy & Christmas Movies Chapter 18: Drama & AdaptationChapter 19: Animation & FamilyChapter 20: The BusinessChapter 21: Perspective Chapter 22: Inspiration Chapter 23: Writing Exercises References Index ...
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Andrew Zinnes is Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Portsmouth, UK. He has worked in development at Paramount Pictures and at USA Networks. He left to become a script analyst, and worked for Morgan Creek Productions, Artisan and several script analyst companies. Using his documentary filmmaking experience, Andrew was the perfect co-author for The Documentary Film Makers Handbook. He has taught documentary at the NY Film Academy and has lectured on filmmaking at schools and colleges around the US. He is a founding partner of the film company Crazee Pictures.Genevieve Jolliffe met Chris Jones at film school and the two went into independent filmmaking through their production company, Living Spirit Pictures. She directed their third film together, Urban Ghost Story, in 1998. After moving to Los Angeles, Genevieve was a major force in pulling together the US edition of The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook, and she also co-authored The Documentary Film Makers Handbook in 2006. With her husband and screenwriting partner Andrew Zinnes, she has sold projects to Warner Bros and has two indie features set to be filmed in 2010.
