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Example Studio Consulting: MOONLIGHT Script

By John SullivanApril 27, 2017Studio Consulting, Trainees' ExamplesAcademy Awards winner, Barry Jenkins, Best Original Screenplay, Best Picture, MOONLIGHT, Oscars, screenplay, Screenwriting, script, script development, Studio Consulting

Our pick of the web – October 2016

By John SullivanNovember 17, 2016Our pick of the web for writers and producersAustin Film Festival, Hollywood, horror, Oscars, Stephen King

We’ve dynamized our Twitter feed (@WriteMovies) this year activity giving our tips of the best new articles, insights and offers for screenwriters and producers on the web. And in case you’ve missed anything there, here is the pick of our activity for October… 6 Essential eBooks For Writers – For FREE! http://ly/1D6L304SapU ‘The Girl On The Train’ And

An interview with Patrick Creadon: The Wordplay’s the Thing- Archive Features

By John SullivanNovember 7, 2006ArchivesAcademy Awards, archive, cinematographer, documentary, filmmaker, interview, Oscars, Patrick Creadon, Wordplay

Shadowboxer Film Review – Archive Reviews and Views

By John SullivanNovember 6, 2006Archives, Movie Reviewsarchive, Cuba Gooding Jr., film review, Helen Mirren, Lee Daniels, Oscars, review, Shadowboxer

Value for money: At $69 including entry fee, the length of Michael’s report and level of detail it contained were exceptional value compared with other US and UK competitions.
The feedback feels balanced, it draws out both positive and negative points. No writer wants to be told that their baby is 100% ugly!
There are some clear pointers as to what needs to be done to improve the script. For example, in the second para, Michael questions the benefit of Tim taking the final scene. I have since rewritten this and it does feel better.
Elsewhere the report contains suggestions about actors who might potentially fill the main roles. This helps to focus the writer’s thinking about the reality of getting the series made (see comment on commercial issues below).
Questions that need to be answered are flagged up clearly e.g. ‘It isn’t clear what the overarching plot is’ and ‘There needs to be more focus on the revolution’s sub-plot…’
The rating grid on the final page helps to focus the reader’s attention on what elements compare more and less favourably with others.
The inclusion, in both the main text and rating grid, of comments relating to commerciality and budget are useful reminders that, ultimately, writers need to sell their creations!

A comprehensive list of positives from Anthony Etherington on Judging Feeedback he received for his script.
http://writemovies.com/judging-feedback/