I'll keep it simple. A concept I am working on features the protagonist using a cellphone frequently. There would be frequent extreme close up shots of the phone itself, the screen etc as it is integral to the plot (accessing messages/images/camera apps etc). I would like to use a recognisable...
As someone who has given up a completely separate lucrative career to turn his part-time hobby into a full-time career, what is the best way to progress your micro-budget short or feature? I am a budding writer/director who has worked in various capacities on other micro-budget and low budget...
Two questions regarding plagiarism and avoiding potential lawsuits..
1) If I write a fictional screenplay based on actual events, could I be at risk of a defamation lawsuit? Example; writing a fictional screenplay based on actual events that are ongoing - (e.g. the disappearance of Susan Powell...
I'm interested to know how others work. I have many friends that will only work on one screenplay at any time, will put their mind and soul into just that one as they cannot juggle several characters/plots at the same time. Others, like myself have two or three on the go, swapping back and...