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A Conversation with Mark Heyman, Writer of Black Swan

by Dan Schoenbrun on March 28, 2011

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A conversation with hot new screenwriter Mark Heyman, on his debut feature screenplay, Black Swan. The film, directed by Darren Aronofsky, is nominated for five Oscars, and the screenplay, written by Heyman, Andres Heinz and John McLaughlin, is nominated for …

A Masterclass with Barry Levinson

by Dan Schoenbrun on March 28, 2011

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Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Hollywood master Barry Levinson, the writer behind Diner, Sleepers and the forthcoming screen adaptation of the Broadway hit City of Angels, and Oscar-Winning director of Rain Man, Good Morning Vietnam¸and upcoming sci-fi thriller …

A Conversation with… Jerry Kupfer

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 25, 2010

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Script to Screen Conference 2009 – Conversation With… Jerry Kupler

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear producer Jerry Kupfer speak about his creative process on such seminal comedies as “30 Rock,” “Strangers With Candy” and “Stella.” Jerry will take you behind the scenes of …

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Plan of Attack

by ericlin on October 25, 2010

Hello, World. Throughout the year I will be posting dispatches about my journeys as a cinematographer. Since I am currently deep in the bowels of preproduction on Nancy, Please, an independent feature directed by Andrew Semans, let’s start with talking about the joys of pre-production. The film is a dark …

Tze Chun on Independent Writing, Directing, and Premiering

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 21, 2010

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Tze Chun (Writer/Director) on development time frames, and the production process for his film, Children of Invention.

From the 2010 Script to Screen Conference

Anne Carey on Making the Best Version of Your Movie

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 21, 2010

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Anne Carey (Producer, This is That) on the most important thing for writers to consider when taking meetings with producers.

From the 2010 Script to Screen Conference.

Christina Hodson on Quality Writing

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 21, 2010

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Development Executive Christina Hodson on what makes a quality screenplay.

From the 2010 Script to Screen Conference.

Anne Carey on Quality and Compelling Characters

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 21, 2010

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Anney Carey (Producer, This is That) on the two most important things that she looks for in a screenplay.

From the 2010 Script to Screen Conference.

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