'Often people who CAN do, don't - because they're afraid of what people who CAN'T do will say about them DOING.' -- Trevor Noah

The only person you truly need validation from is yourself.
Write on!

C. Robert Cargill and Chris Hicks break down their nontraditional path to writing horror screenplays and crafting their own IP. Here are 5 takeaways from their conversation: bit.ly/49E0Kls

How do screenwriters stay inspired and motivated through the ups and downs of the screenwriting journey? Here's a few tips:

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ScreenCraft's Action & Adventure competition has led to writers signing with literary reps at companies including Bellevue Productions, Rascality Entertainment, Kersey Management, Citizen Skull, Greenlit Management and more.

Submit:
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Alex Garland delves into the inspiration behind Civil War. What did you think of Civil War?

Source: Q with Tom Power

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Tomás Gómez Bustillo signed with managers at The Framework Collective after ScreenCraft introduced them

'ScreenCraft has been incredibly helpful in helping me connect with [reps], as well as navigating the decision making process that comes with the opportunity to choose reps.'

Semifinalists will be invited to a workshop series with screenwriters and animators behind some of the best animated films.

Brenda Chapman (BRAVE)
Jim Capobianco (RATATOUILLE)
Mick Garris (HOCUS POCUS)
Christopher Jenkins (WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT)

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A well-crafted story typically consists of multiple elements working together to engage the reader or audience, inform and entertain them, and convey the writer’s intended message or purpose. Here are the 15 most important elements of a story:
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Now open: ScreenCraft Film Fund!

Offering up to $30,000 in funding and budgeting software from our partners at Media Services Payroll

Accepting narrative features, short films, TV pilot scripts, and documentaries.

Details:
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Why are genre-specific notes better? Let's delve into how the specificity of notes can bring you even closer to your screenwriting dream:

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Need an objective set of eyes on it to guide your revisions?

We offer genre specific coverage - so you're getting a reader specifically tailored to your project, who will look at your script through the lens of your chosen genre.

Details:
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Our jury includes fans of the sci-fi and fantasy genre; industry professionals who know great storytelling and love great science fiction. Featuring execs from Zero Gravity, Pride of Gypsies, and those behind franchises like STAR WARS and X-MEN.

Details:
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Need help generating awesome and original feature film ideas? These techniques might help jumpstart your creativity:

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Some of the biggest names in Sci-Fi and Fantasy, including Guillermo del Toro, offer three amazing pitching tips for screenwriters:
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Recent recipients of our grant program have:

🎬 produced films
🎬 premiered films at SXSW
🎬 premiered films at Sundance
🎬 premiered films at Tribeca
🎬 signed with literary managers
🎬 connected with other filmmakers

Apply for your share of $30k:
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What are some of the most common mistakes screenwriters make when writing dialogue scenes? Let's take a closer look at poorly-formatted dialogue scenes and go over the mistakes being made:
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We're opening doors for screenwriters, with mentorship opportunities, workshops and a jury eager to meet new writers.

Accepting:
🌟 Four quadrant features
🌟 Kids’ shows
🌟 Animated features
🌟 Family TV Shows
🌟 Adult animation

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Settle in, press play, and check out these 10 romantic comedy movies to watch if you're writing a rom-com. You're guaranteed to see your script with heart-eyes after this:
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Do you want to write in the sci-fi genre but need help conjuring compelling stories and concepts? Kickstart your creativity with 101 EPIC sci-fi story prompts:
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srburris One of the funnest times I’ve had writing a script was outlining AS I wrote it using ScreenCraft’s (@screencrafting) article on 8 Sequence Structure: screencraft.org/blog/8-sequenc….