notes from lecture on writing and directing

i went to an excellent lecture last night. the film independent’s director series – From Script to Screen: On Writing and Directing. the panel consisted of: John August (writer of Big Fish, Corpse Bride, Charlie’s Angels, GO, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, writer/director of The Nines, and has his excellent blog) Erin Cressida Wilson (writer…

manager vs agent

craig mazin shares his thoughts on managers vs. agents. it’s in reference to screenwriters but i’m sure it can’t be all that different for directors. http://artfulwriter.com/archives/2006/12/wither_managers.html

bad short film ideas

here’s a funny because it’s true collection of things to avoid when you’re making your short film. http://www.filmmaker.com/DUMPS.html the sad thing is i’ve seen many shorts that have several of these elements that combine like voltron to form into a super awful short film. don’t do it.