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Heroes and Miracles: Miracle at St. Anna
By Ray Morton
Whether you believe in miracles or not, some Divine intervention
brought James McBride’s celebrated novel to the attention of
celebrated filmmaker Spike Lee. Above writing a powerful screenplay,
or creating a beautiful piece of cinema, both men hoped to honor the
Buffalo Soldiers of the 92nd Infantry with their Miracle at St. Anna.
To accomplish this feat, McBride and Lee delved into World War II
history, Italian culture, and the firsthand accounts of black American
veterans.
Script to Screen: City of Ember
by David S. Cohen
Caroline Thompson endured a long, difficult slog through development
with the first post-apocalyptic children’s movie: City of Ember. As
the screenwriter behind some of the most beloved characters in film --
from Edward Scissorhands to Black Beauty -- Thompson talks about her
experience on Ember, her writing routine, and her new new-media
venture.
Last Page First: Russell Gewirtz on Righteous Kill
by Aaron Ginsburg
With one action hit under his belt -- 2006’s bank-heist with a twist,
Inside Man -- Russell Gewirtz had already achieved the pinnacle of
screenwriterdom. That is until his second script, Righteous Kill,
attracted two screen legends in what some are deeming an “historic”
film event.
Un-Scripted With Shawn Ryan by Aaron Ginsburg
You wouldn’t know it now, but in 2002, gritty basic-cable dramas were
not considered the norm. Enter Shawn Ryan and his seminal hit The
Shield. After seven seasons of pushing the envelope, Vic Mackey and
the Strike Team -- and series creator Ryan -- are ready for their
final bow.
Networking
by Sandra Lord
In the second installment of her networking tips, Hollywood Networking
Breakfast® creator Sandra Lord discusses the etiquette and practices
of effective career networking.
ProdCo Spotlight: The Jim Henson Company
by Joshua Stecker
Decades ago, Jim Henson redefined educational programming. Is it any
wonder, 40 years after Sesame Street’s debut, The Jim Henson Company
has a new definition for the new-media generation?
Writers on Writing: Traitor
by Jeffrey Nachmanoff
Upon receiving the pitch for Traitor, Jeffrey Nachmanoff had some
specific concerns about writing in the terrorism genre. Here,
Nachmanoff explains how he wrote through those concerns.
Writers on Writing: Lakeview Terrace
by David Loughery
For the forthcoming Lakeview Terrace, David Loughery decided that he
would not skirt the tough topics of race relations, suburban
hypocrisy, and man’s territorial imperative.
Small Screen: The Starter Wife
by Debra L. Eckerling
Last summer, The Starter Wife mini-series became a must-see event.
This fall, with scribes Sara Parriott and Josanna McGibbon on board,
USA hopes The Starter Wife series inspires the same must-see fever.
Real Men Write
by Liz Alani
Based on the glut of Iraq-conflict films last fall, it seems like
every filmmaker has an angle on the fallout of war. But, what about
filmmakers who have been to war? It’s their turn to say something.
New Media: Not So Lonely Anymore
by Robert Gustafson & Alec McNayr
When LonelyGirl15 was revealed for what she was -- an actress playing
a role -- she could have gotten the cold shoulder. Instead, creators
Miles Beckett and Greg Goodfried got a development deal.
Independents: Film Market Mistakes
by William Martell
Every independent film that finds distribution will end up at the
American Film Market in Santa Monica -- from Oscar® nominees to low-
budget horror movies. How to make sure your film gets there.
Screenwriting Legend: Anthony Minghella
by Ray Morton
When an accomplished artist dies in the middle of an exemplary career,
it is cause for sadness. But the work he left behind is cause for
celebration. A look at the brief, yet prolific, career of Anthony
Minghella.
Bonestructure
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