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John Hadity on Managing Expectations

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 21, 2010

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John Hadity, President and CEO, Hadity & Associates, on why writers should be financially mindful when developing projects.

From the 2010 Script to Screen Conference.

Case Study: Sophie Barthes on Writing Cold Souls

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 21, 2010

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Sophie Barthes (Writer/Director) details input that she received from outside sources while developing her project, Cold Souls.

From the 2010 Script to Screen Conference.

Christina Hodson on Good Scripts

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 21, 2010

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Christina Hodson, Director of Development, CURIOUS PICTURES, on ways around “no unsolicited manuscript” policies.

From the 2010 Script to Screen Conference.

Jonathan Shukat on Criticism and Development

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 21, 2010

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Jonathan Shukat, Production/Development Executive, PALMSTAR ENTERTAINMENT, discusses why screenplay notes are important, and how he feels that writers should react to them.

From the 2010 Script to Screen Conference.

Gordy Hoffman on Avoiding Discouragement

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 21, 2010

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Gordy Hoffman, Founder of the Blue Cat Screenplay Competition, on the imperfect nature of the script selection process, and why writers shouldn’t take rejection to heart.

From the 2010 Script to Screen Conference.

Gordy Hoffman on Authentic Writing Finding Its Market

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 21, 2010

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Gordy Hoffman, Founder, Blue Cat Screenplay Competition, on being true to yourself and caring about your subject when writing.

From the 2010 Script to Screen Conference.

John Hadity on Accomodating Investors

by Dan Schoenbrun on October 21, 2010

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John Hadity, President and CEO, Hadity & Associates, explains why it is essential to for writers to be flexible with their writing when seeking financing.

From the 2010 Script to Screen Conference.

Auteur Matt Porterfield on Script Development

by Matt Porterfield on October 19, 2010

In Europe for 10 days of festival travel with my film, Putty Hill (sitting in lots of planes, trains, and automobiles, especially with the various French strikes).  It plays France and Austria this month, along with festivals in Scotland and eastern Oregon. In November, it will screen Los Angeles for the …

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