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  • Screenwriting

Suspense with a Camera: Jeffrey Michael Bays Talks Building Suspense with Oscar-nominated Editor Saar Klein

“Building suspense is an intuitive process that is hard to verbalize.” – editor Saar Klein When I teach suspense workshops…

6 years ago
  • Moviemaking

Global Perspective: Extortion Director Phil Volken Moves From a Local First Film to an International Follow-Up

Peaceful, isolated islands, tranquil seascapes and the slow lull of waves crashing on the beach seem like the ideal setting…

7 years ago
  • Screenwriting

Story-Breaking Secrets from the Writer of Air Bud: The Fundamental Questions to Ask About Your Screenplay

We can all agree that a great screenplay is the foundation of a great film. And I don’t think it’s…

8 years ago
  • Screenwriting

Screenwriting Refresher: 10 Fundamental Things to Remember

You've got this clever little screenplay you've been working really hard on for some time now. Recently, though, you've started…

10 years ago