New Celtx v2.5
Celtx v2.5 is here! Many people still think of Celtx as just screenwriting software, but it does so much more. You can use Celtx and for the entire production process - not only write scripts, but create storyboard scenes and sequences, sketch setups, develop characters, breakdown & tag […]
Formatting Scripts to Sell
Advanced format and style tips that can turn a good script into a great read
by Christopher Riley
Before a film or television script can fulfill its destiny in front of cameras and on screens around the world, it must first succeed as a piece of literature, a document that captivates the […]
The Curse of Quirky Parentheticals
by Christina Hamlett
When I was a young aspiring writer, I had a strong aversion to the use of “said” in a story. My justification was that it was blah. It was uninspired. It was pedestrian. Why use “said,” I rationalized, when there were so many other words in the English […]
155 Screenplay Formating Tutorials
When it comes to formatting, screenplays follow strict rules. Proper format is the first thing agents and other prospective readers look for in a script. In this hyper competitive world, you can’t afford a bad first impressions.
Beyond the basics of layout and margins, there are some gray areas of formatting […]
A look at Final Draft 8
John August takes a brief look at the new bits in the latest Final Draft, including a peek into the new file format and the package contents.
111 Free Filmmaking Tools
Last week we brought you 588 Free Film Contracts and Forms. In a effort to continue our “indie stimulus plan,” this week we’ve gathered together 111 free filmmaking software programs.
Keep an eye out of upcoming features highlighting even more free stuff. And yes, we promise to never raise […]
588 Free Film Contracts and Forms
Looking to make a film but need a little help with the paperwork? We’ve painstakingly searched the internets and collected 588 free forms and contracts to help get you started.
Now before we start, everyone repeat after me: “THIS ARTICLE IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR PROPER LEGAL ADVICE”
You probably won’t need […]
Celtx 2.0.1 and Studio Update
If you haven’t already downloaded Celex now is the time, if you have, now is the time to update. Celtx released a update to their 2.0 release in February. Version 2.0.1 includes some improvements and important bug squashes.
Also check out our recently posted a list of 55 […]
55 Celtx Tutorials
Whoever said you can’t get something for nothing never used Celtx. This is not just one of the best open source programs, it one of the best pieces of filmmaking software period. And, with the newly released v2.0 it’s even better.
In this feature we gathered together the best […]
Five Tips for New Screenwriters
by Linda Cowgill
1. Buy Final Draft or another industry standard screenwriting program, and learn how to use it.
To be taken seriously, you have to write seriously. That means your script must look like a pro’s. A script typed in any font other than Courier 12, Courier New 12 or Courier […]
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