In this video blog, I talk about an exercise that I do at my seminars called "A Log Line For Your LIfe." I mention that I am going to discuss two things. I split them up. So, my video blog #5 is the second half of this. In it, I discuss the Pitch Document. more
In this video blog, I talk about the idea of moving from ego to spirit to the philosophical part of story. This is used with regards to the goal and the stakes. more
In this video blog, I discuss some of the Oscar nominated films (WAR HORSE, MONEYBALL, HUGO and EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE) in relation to utilizing external stakes.
I am doing a panel at The Writer's Store on 2/23/12 with a few other authors about the Oscar nominations.
If you are a subscriber of my Premium Story Subscription, you will get a written version that goes further than my blogs. To be a subscriber, you can go to my website at http://www.jengrisanticonsultancy.com/. For $22.95/month, you will get a 15 minute pitch every month or you can turn in a 2 page pitch document and receive written notes, you will get 2-5 of your log lines reviewed every month, weekly story tips, monthly podcast tips and more. more
In this video, I talk about one of the most important aspects of screenwriting: style. Most every beginner needs to watch this video, as they don't write according to Hollywood screenwriting style. A script is nothing like a novel or short story. It is unque. You need to learn to write LEAN.
I plan to put all the tutorials up for screenwriting at masteredit.net :)
If you have any questions about what was covered in this video, please leave them in the comments. This video is an introduction to the series, why formatting is important, and a bit about formatting.
Link to formatting http://www.trilane.com/ Books to check out Anything by Syd Field Anatomy of Story by John Truby more
