Scriptwriters Network

A Beautiful Mind. Chicago. Lord of the Rings. Million Dollar Baby. Harry Potter. Iron Man. G.I. Joe. What do all these films have in common, besides all grossing over $100 million? They were all adapted from other sources — biographies, children’s books, classic literature, short stories, plays, comic books, toys. Adapting material from other sources […]

How can a film leave a lasting impression? It starts with a strong screenplay with clear themes that resonate with an audience. We will take a look at a variety of films and filmmakers to see what themes are prevalent in landmark films and over a filmmaker’s career, to help inspire your own screenplays. The […]

It’s what many of us aspire to, but only a few ever do… Write the Hollywood Blockbuster. Serving a franchise or writing a megabudget movie comes with its own set of perks, challenges and pitfalls. Wouldn’t it be great to learn what may happen in case you ever get that big opportunity? Join several A-List […]

You work hard at your craft. Someday you hope to win a screenwriting competition or maybe even see your movie get made. Why not learn the keys to making it happen from someone who’s actually done it? In this in depth and wide ranging presentation, Nicholl Fellowship winner T.J. Lynch shares his techniques for constructing […]