A common way to transition into a flashback is to invoke the character's memory—having them see something that resonates, ...

Screenwriting "rules" are often cited as gospel. It is important to educate yourself on screenwriting standards and know what ...

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Breaking into Hollywood is still a complete mystery for many aspiring TV and film workers. Amy Aniobi, a former writer on HBO's "Insecure," reflects on her own career path and success. Aniobi ...

Shiwani Srivastava is a hot new name on the screenwriting circuit, fresh off the success of “Wedding Season,” her debut rom-com recently released on Netflix. But, she's quick to explain that she’s not ...

Between studying for midterms and completing a never-ending cycle of essays, it can seem impossible to find time to relax. But making art offers many the perfect opportunity to unwind amid a busy ...

When Anahita Ghazvinizadeh began at the University of Iowa as an assistant professor in the Cinematic Arts department in 2018, she was excited by the number of successful alumni and the many ...

Turning a comic or graphic novel into an animated project is a fairly common pathway, but far more rare is taking a finished screenplay for an animated feature and reenvisioning it in print form. That ...