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Phyllis Nagy, the Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter of Carol, shares advice on how to avoid the pitfalls of wanting to please everyone. Armed with a background as a novelist, author-turned-screenwriter Phyllis Nagy worked for several years to develop Carol into the Oscar-Nominated movie it became. The film, which charts the friendship and love between two women in […]
Drew Goddard, the Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter of The Martian, dishes out on how to persevere in a film industry that is full of ideas. Drew Goddard entered this year’s Oscar race with a fascinating film. The Martian is a thrilling action/drama set in space, helmed by renowned director Ridley Scott. The set-pieces, ensemble cast and premise […]
The Big Short Screenwriter Charles Randolph shares an inside tip on effective storytelling One of this past year’s critical successes was the comedic drama, The Big Short. A darkly humorous take on the sub-prime mortgage crisis of 2008, the film’s quick cuts, ensemble cast and sharp dialogue keeps the subject matter engaging and surprisingly educational. Screenwriter Charles Randolph has been […]
Six of our grads have worked on five Oscar-Nominated films this year, continuing a tradition of success What a great year! Our alumni have worked on dozens of feature films and television series over this past year, and six of our grads worked on five Oscar-Nominated films. Congratulations! Ariana Miller Program: Computer Animation, 2012 Nominated film: […]
Before our Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter’s Panel with Jeff Goldsmith, Andrea Berloff, screenwriter of Straight Outta Compton, gave some useful advice to students and professionals looking to get involved in the film industry. Andrea Berloff worked with fellow writer Jonathan Herman and director F. Gary Gray on Straight Outta Compton, whose previous projects include The Negotiator, Friday, The Italian […]
Matt Charman, screenwriter of Bridge of Spies, has experienced a meteoric rise in the film industry. He shares his insights with new screenwriters in this video. If you haven’t heard of Matt Charman, it is likely because the rookie screenwriter only recently struck gold with his screenplay, Bridge of Spies. When Matt pitched Bridge of […]
The Los Angeles Turkish Film Festival is coming up, and will feature work by some of the most well-respected filmmakers in the world. The 4th Annual Los Angeles Turkish Film Festival will take place between March 9th and 13th at the Egyptian Theater in the very heart of Hollywood. Students will be able to experience […]
From Zombieland to Deadpool, screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick find their voice with superhero movies Deadpool, a comic book film based on a red-suited antihero and starring Ryan Reynolds, crushed all box office expectations after earning over $132 Million over the holiday weekend. Already breaking ticket sales records, the R-Rated feature film has also received a Cinemascore rating […]
Bill Cinque is a motivational speaker and musician with years of experience in the entertainment industry. This Thursday afternoon at 4:00pm, Career Development will be hosting musician Bill Cinque, author of The Amazing Adventures of a Moderately Successful Musician while he delivers a free TED Talk-style speech at our Ivar Theatre. Bill Cinque will share a multitude of ways […]