John Yorke, creator of the BBC Writers' Academy, has brought a vast array of drama to British screens. Here he takes us on a journey to the heart of storytelling, revealing that there truly is a unifying shape to narrative forms - one that echoes the fairytale journey into the woods and, like any great art, comes from deep within. From ancient myths to big-budget blockbusters, he gets to the root of the stories that are all around us, every day.
Writer/Director of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 1 (2014) and VOL. 2 (2017), THE SUICIDE SQUAD (2021). He posts lots of tips and insights about screenwriting and filmmaking in Hollywood.
Tweets about film history and insights into life as an actor in Hollywood.
Videos that analyze movie scripts to examine exactly how and why they are so good at telling their stories.
Writer/Producer of HUSTLERS (2019).
"This book takes you through the whole screenwriting process - from initial concept through final rewrite - providing specific methods that will help you craft tighter, stronger, and more saleable scripts."
Analyzes and explores films from unusual perspectives - like a college film analysis class but in short, 10 minute videos!
Celebrating beautiful shots in films.
Producer known for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE (1996), THE LAST SAMURAI (2003), VANILLA SKY (2001), WAR OF THE WORLDS (2005).
Director of KNIVES OUT (2019) and STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI (2018). Frequently posts advice about working with producers and major studios.