Paper Team - Weekly Podcast About TV Writing - TV Calling
What is Paper Team all about? Paper Team is a weekly podcast about television writing and becoming a TV writer. It is for people working their way into the business from the ground up, who aspire to be TV writers (whether drama or comedy). It is also for everyone interested in the television industry and everything around it. Every episode, we alternate between two threads vital to being a successful TV writer: the business side, and the writing side. On the industry end, we discuss things like meeting people, networking, finding work, pitching, being an assistant, and the television business itself. On the writing front, we tackle anything related to our craft. Latest Paper Team episodes: TV Writing Episodes: Perspective and POVs in TV Writing (PT88)May 7, 2018Alex and Nick discuss how to use your characters' perspectives and points-of-view to drive your episode narrative. TV Business Episodes: From Intern to TV Writer ft. TV Medium Episodes: Shownotes Subscribing to Paper Team Mac and Windows
Screenplay Scene Description: Amateur Writers vs. Pro Writers
Often screenwriters are so busy grappling with the dynamics of their story, what their protagonist wants, what pages their act breaks are falling on, etc. they forget to address the most immediate indicator of talent — writing style. Great screenplay scene description, however, immediately communicates to your reader that your writing is at a certain level. That you haven’t just woken up one day and thought “I’m going to write a script and sell it for one million dollars!” From the very first sentence, a reader is able to place where a writer is in terms of ability. So what you need to do is show right away that you’re someone who’s studied the craft and knows how to write first class scene description. But before we get started with the amateur vs. pro screenwriters’ writing styles… Just What Makes Great Screenplay Scene Description? One of the main aspects of great script description is its ability to put clear images in the reader’s mind of exactly what the writer wants them to see.
How to Write a TV Pilot, pt. 2: Character – Sitcom World
In the first part of this series, I talked a lot about matching the right character(s) to your premise. While a lot of the fun of watching (and writing) television comes from a well-drawn ensemble cast of characters, in your pilot you’ll want to put the most focus on your protagonist. Your protagonist Most people recognize that word from high school English class as the main character of a story. This is true. The protagonist must actively cause the events of the story to occur and be motivated to achieve their goals. If your premise is that your show takes place in a haunted bakery, let’s say your protagonist is the newest owner of the bakery. So in one paragraph, you have an entire TV series. Without her motivation and the obstacle obstructing her from achieving her goals, you don’t have a show. Everything that happens in the show is because your protagonist made a choice to pursue a particular goal. Your protagonist’s goals Your protagonist must be the one who drives the story forward.
A Massive List of Spring 2018 Grants All Filmmakers Should Know About
Will this year's Rites of Spring include getting your hands on some cool cash for your next film? With the spring season right around the corner, it's time to unveil our seasonal grants list as the weather begins to show further signs of warmth. As always, the following opportunities are organized by deadline, from March through early June, and by category: documentaries, narratives, screenwriting, and new media. If you're looking for a head-start on a different granting season, check out our most recent summer grants, fall grants, and winter grants roundups. Note: An asterisk next to the grant title means there is an equivalent grant for both doc and narrative. As always, use your best judgment when deciding to apply. Center for Asian American Media Open Call The Center for Asian American Media will award between $15,000 and $50,000 for public television appropriate documentary programs. Deadlines: March 1 Vision Maker Media Public Media Project Fund ITVS Digital Open Call Deadline: March 2
Writers Mentoring Program | CBS Corporation
Making an Impact: In its fourteen years, a total of 105 emerging diverse writers have graduated from the CBS Writers Mentoring Program. 61 careers have been launched. The goal of the program is to positively impact the presence of diverse writers throughout the industry. How it Works There are many different paths writers can follow to get their first foothold in being hired in television. A CBS network or studio executive with whom they will meet on a regular basis, to discuss their work, get creative feedback on their material and get advice and support in furthering their career. Once a week, participants will be invited to attend a small workshop-style meeting with various CBS show runners and other industry professionals. Eligibility The primary focus of The CBS Diversity Institute’s Writers Mentoring Program is to provide access and opportunities for talented and motivated diverse writers. Application Materials ~ Each submission must be complete in order to be considered. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Pixar Screenplays (Download the Scripts)
Pixar Screenplays (Download) What can be said about the magical work the screenwriting and storytelling teams over at Pixar have created over the years? The “Pixar Method” has become a new way of telling and constructing a story. With hit after hit and rarely misstepping, Pixar Studios has consistently been able to create great stories that content with audiences around the world. The screenplays below are the only ones that are available online. Also, check out this article breaking down Pixar great Pete Docter’s storytelling method. Watch the Pixar Storytelling Class here Take a Listen to the Bulletproof Screenplay Podcast #1 Screenwriting Podcast for the Rest of Us! The Good Dinosaur Coco 22 Rules Of Storytelling Analyzed Finding Dory (Not Available) Cars 3 (Not Available) Brave (Not Available) Cars (Not Available) A Bug’s Life (Not Available) Download ALL the 2016-2018 Television Pilot Scripts We are in a new golden age of television. Just sign up below to gain instant access. SaveSave
Toy Story (1995)
Screenplay Genre: Animation / Adventure / Comedy Movie Time: 80 minutes It’s Andy’s birthday and the toys are all worried about being replaced by a cool, new toy – especially because they’re moving into a new house. Suddenly, Andy runs into his room and pushes Woody off his bed to make room for his new toy: Buzz Lightyear. 2. Woody is jealous of Buzz’s newfound popularity. 3. After Buzz and Woody are kidnapped by Sid, they must work together to escape Sid’s house. 4. Sid tapes Buzz to a rocket and takes him to his backyard to launch him. Buzz and Woody run to their house, but see that Andy and the moving van just left.
