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9.4

The Ultimate Guide to Paid & Free Screenwriting Software

October 30, 2018

Articles, Business, Listicles, Most Shared

This guide has been divided into the best free screenwriting software and the best paid screenwriting software, for the benefit of writers strapped for cash. It's important to find screenwriting software that s...

9.1

The Insider Interviews: Beth Pattinson

Industrial Scripts

September 28, 2018

Articles, Business, The Insider Interviews

The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hossein Amini, the Oscar-nomi...

7.8

15 Spike Lee Quotes Writers and Filmmakers Can Learn From

Industrial Scripts

August 17, 2018

Articles, Business, Classic Quotes, Film, Hollywood, Listicles

15 Great Spike Lee Quotes Spike Lee, with 32 years of film experience, is a figure that any aspiring writer and filmmaker can learn from. His breakthrough debut film SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT, a lighthearted comedy,...

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Industrial Scripts reaches 1,000 Verified Reviews

Industrial Scripts

August 15, 2018

Articles, Business, IS News/Announcements, News

Landmark in Reviews In a unique landmark for a screenplay consultancy, Industrial Scripts is delighted to announce that the company recently secured its 1,000th verified review of its services, courses and pro...

8.1

Chris McQuarrie Quotes For Writers, Directors & Producers

Industrial Scripts

July 30, 2018

Articles, Business, Classic Quotes, Film, Hollywood, Listicles

Christopher McQuarrie After an inauspicious few years working at a detective agency, Christopher McQuarrie broke out as a screenwriter with two collaborations with director Bryan Singer. PUBLIC ACCESS won the ...

8.9

The Insider Interviews: Andrew Orr

Industrial Scripts

July 30, 2018

Articles, British Film, Business, The Insider Interviews

he Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hossein Amini, the Oscar-nomin...

8.5

What the Most Successful Sports Team Can Teach Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts

July 26, 2018

Articles, Business, Didactic, Inspiring

Learning From the New Zealand All Blacks In the history of organised sports - globally - one team stands alone. The New Zealand All Blacks are the most successful sports team in history, with an astonishing...

7.7

Taylor Sheridan Quotes For Writers, Directors & Producers

Industrial Scripts

June 27, 2018

Articles, Business, Classic Quotes, Film, Hollywood, TV

Taylor Sheridan Taylor Sheridan got his start as an actor, his most notable role arriving in the form of Deputy Chief of Police David Hale in SONS OF ANARCHY. He transitioned this experience into screenwrit...

8.6

Vince Gilligan Quotes For Writers, Directors & Producers

Industrial Scripts

May 29, 2018

Business, Classic Quotes, Hollywood, Listicles, TV

Vince Gilligan Vince Gilligan got his start as a writer for THE X-FILES, but these days he's best known as the creator, showrunner, writer and director of BREAKING BAD and its spin-off, BETTER CALL SAUL. Fo...

Oliver Parker director Industrial Scripts OVERDRIVE

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The Insider Interviews: Oliver Parker

Industrial Scripts

May 16, 2018

British Film, Business, Film, The Insider Interviews

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: OLIVER PARKER The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Whe...

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8.6

The Insider Interviews: Ben Roberts

Industrial Scripts

April 30, 2018

Articles, British Film, Business, Film, The Insider Interviews, TV

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: BEN ROBERTS The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheat...

6.3

Ryan Murphy Quotes For Producers, Writers & Directors

Industrial Scripts

April 29, 2018

Articles, Business, Hollywood, Listicles, TV

Ryan Murphy Quotes Ryan Murphy is one of the few super-producers working in TV, along with the likes of Shonda Rimes and Greg Berlanti. His run of hit shows includes NIP/TUCK, GLEE, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, AM...

Talent Connector LIVE opens to OVERDRIVE members

Industrial Scripts

April 23, 2018

Articles, Business, Film, IS News/Announcements, TV

Talent Connector, the free online script promotion bonus offered to qualifying Industrial Scripts clients, has been expanded this month with the launch of Talent Connector LIVE. TCL is open to OVERDRIVE memb...

7.6

Jason Blum Quotes For Producers, Writers & Directors

Industrial Scripts

March 28, 2018

Articles, Business, Hollywood, Listicles

Jason Blum founded Blumhouse Productions in 2000, but it wasn't until 2009 that it started getting its reputation for making some of the most profitable films of all time. The model: find a strong, high-conc...

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The Insider Interviews: Duncan Heath

Industrial Scripts

March 23, 2018

Articles, Business, Film, The Insider Interviews, TV

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: DUNCAN HEATH The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Whea...

9.1

Final Draft Sponsors The Insider Interviews LIVE

Industrial Scripts

March 13, 2018

Articles, Business, IS News/Announcements

Final Draft Sponsor The Insider Interviews LIVE Industrial Scripts is delighted to announce that leading screenwriting software co. Final Draft are now a sponsor of The Insider Interviews LIVE. ...

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The Insider Interviews: Caryn Mandabach

Industrial Scripts

January 29, 2018

Articles, Business, The Insider Interviews, TV

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: CARYN MANDABACH The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben W...

7.6

14 Quotes Proving Writers Need Script Coverage Now

Industrial Scripts

December 29, 2017

Articles, Business, Classic Quotes, Listicles

Script Coverage is Needed The times they are a' changing, as Bob Dylan once said. Who'd have thought a few years ago that full blown movie stars would be appearing on TV? And within the most important part (sc...

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8.1

The Insider Interviews: Andy Paterson

Industrial Scripts

December 4, 2017

Articles, British Film, Business, Film, The Insider Interviews

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: ANDY PATERSON The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Whe...

8.8

An Ultimate Guide to Screenwriting Etiquette in Film & TV

Industrial Scripts

November 12, 2017

Articles, Business, Didactic, Free Resources

Why You Need a Screenwriting Guide As a new screenwriter, how does one conduct oneself in one of the most competitive industries in the world? It's an important question, and one that so many new screenwriters...

9.8

The Insider Interviews: Faye Ward

Industrial Scripts

October 31, 2017

Articles, British Film, Business, The Insider Interviews

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: FAYE WARD The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatle...

6.4

The 10 Best Literary Agents for Writers in 2018

Industrial Scripts

October 31, 2017

Articles, Business, Film, Hollywood, Most Shared, TV

As a screenwriter, it can be confusing navigating the multitude of literary agents out there. Big or small, almost all literary agents won't accept unsolicited material. Many specify that unsolicit...

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9.4

Why You Shouldn’t “Spray & Pray” In a Screenwriting Contest

Industrial Scripts

September 29, 2017

Articles, Business, Didactic, Film, Opinion

One common feature of professional writers' stories is that there is no single magic route into the industry. Everyone's path is different. Entering a screenwriting contest, or entering a whole host of contests...

8.8

The Insider Interviews: Rhodri Thomas

Industrial Scripts

September 28, 2017

British Film, Business, Film, The Insider Interviews, TV

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: RHODRI THOMAS The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Whe...

7.4

The Insider Interviews: Robert Jones

Industrial Scripts

August 30, 2017

Articles, British Film, Business, Film, The Insider Interviews

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: ROBERT JONES The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Whea...

8.3

The Ugly Rise of the “Silent Pass” in Script Development

Industrial Scripts

July 28, 2017

Articles, Business, Most Shared, Opinion

It's the experience almost any new writer faces at some point; the elation of getting that "yes, we'll read it" email (the door's ajar!), sending a fresh, hopeful script to an agent, producer or network, waitin...

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The Insider Interviews: Ollie Madden

Industrial Scripts

June 26, 2017

Articles, Business, The Insider Interviews

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: OLLIE MADDEN The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Whea...

7.4

The Bigger Picture of Script Coverage Fees

Industrial Scripts

April 27, 2017

Articles, Business, Opinion

Writers at the start of their career have a lot to contend with. For one, they get called 'emerging', something better done from swamps or during childbirth than at the start of a creative endeavour. For anothe...

9.4

The Insider Interviews: Tim Bevan

Industrial Scripts

March 30, 2017

Articles, British Film, Business, The Insider Interviews

The Insider Interviews The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hosse...

7.1

Nostalgia: Finding the Future of Film & TV, in the Past…

Industrial Scripts

December 28, 2016

Articles, Business, Opinion

Audience Nostalgia From looking down 2016's box office results, it's clear that a certain trend shows no sign of stopping. Sequels, remakes and reboots abound, tapping into audience nostalgia to massive succes...

8.8

The Brit List Scripts 2016

Industrial Scripts

November 22, 2016

Articles, British Film, Business, Film

The Brit List Scripts 2016 As reported by ScreenDaily, The Brit List (a kind of contained, sporadic knock-off of The Black List) was released today. Reportedly more than 80 producers, agents, distributors...

9.2

10 Great Sites to Download Movie Scripts From

Industrial Scripts

October 31, 2016

Articles, Business, Film, Inspiring, Most Shared

Smart and serious aspiring screenwriters not only watch a lot of movies but read a lot of movie scripts. Studying the craft is an invaluable part of the learning and developing process. Thanks to the great w...

8.3

The Insider Interviews: Michael Kuhn

Industrial Scripts

August 7, 2016

Articles, British Film, Business, Craft, Film, The Insider Interviews

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: MICHAEL KUHN The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING'S SPEECH, Ben Whea...

Social - Quotes about the Importance of Networking in Film & TV

8.1

12 Quotes about the Importance of Networking in Film & TV

Industrial Scripts

July 31, 2016

Articles, Business, Film, Hollywood, TV

12 Quotes about the Importance of Networking No matter if you are a producer, writer or director, a would-be executive or talent agent, if you want to crack film and TV you have to make yourself known. There i...

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The Insider Interviews: Celine Haddad

Industrial Scripts

April 8, 2016

British Film, Business, Film, Inspiring, The Insider Interviews

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: CELINE HADDAD The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING'S SPEECH, Ben Whe...

9.8

The Insider Interviews: Bradley Quirk

Industrial Scripts

March 2, 2016

Articles, British Film, Business, Craft, Film, The Insider Interviews

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: BRADLEY QUIRK The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING'S SPEECH, Ben Whe...

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7.5

A Screenwriting Salary – how much do UK scribes REALLY earn?

Industrial Scripts

January 15, 2016

Articles, Business, TV

A Screenwriting Salary - how much do UK scribes REALLY earn? Although it’s hard to get on the screenwriting salary ladder and even harder to stay on it – let alone climb beyond the middle rung – it is possible...

9.2

The Insider Interviews: Humphrey Elles-Hill

Industrial Scripts

December 3, 2015

Articles, Business, The Insider Interviews

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: HUMPHREY ELLES-HILL The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING'S SPEECH, B...

7.3

Something For Nothing – Writing Spec Scripts

Tamzin Rafn

November 11, 2015

Articles, Business, Columnists, Opinion

Something For Nothing - Writing Spec Scripts There’s a terrific viral that periodically does the rounds where a restaurateur advertises on Craigslist for a solo musician to play in his restaurant for five nigh...

9.4

The Insider Interviews: Ed Clarke

Industrial Scripts

October 16, 2015

Articles, British Film, Business, Craft, Inspiring, The Insider Interviews

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: ED CLARKE The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING'S SPEECH, Ben Wheatle...

7.1

The Insider Interviews: Andy Brunskill

Industrial Scripts

October 11, 2015

Articles, British Film, Business, Film, Inspiring, The Insider Interviews

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: ANDY BRUNSKILL The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING'S SPEECH, Ben Wh...

9.5

The Insider Interviews: Aaron Anderson

Industrial Scripts

October 7, 2015

Articles, British Film, Business, Inspiring, The Insider Interviews

THE INSIDER INTERVIEWS: AARON ANDERSON The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING'S SPEECH, Ben Wh...

8.8

In Script Development Nobody Knows Anything

Tamzin Rafn

September 29, 2015

Articles, Business, Columnists, Film, Opinion

Nobody Knows Anything When I worked in screenplay development, I spent an awful lot of time befuddled because William Goldman had really nailed it when he said: “nobody knows anything”. Nobody does know any...

8.5

The Agony of Screenwriting Success

Tamzin Rafn

September 9, 2015

Articles, British Film, Business, Columnists, Film, Opinion

Screenwriting Success Hurts Some years ago I wrote a film that eventually I called ALBATROSS and subsequently it has been my own private albatross. I was incredibly fortunate. A series of stars lined up for me...

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Hoss Amini Interview Series Launches…

Industrial Scripts

September 2, 2015

Articles, Business, Craft, Free Resources, Hollywood, IS News/Announcements, The Insider Interviews

Hoss Amini Interview Industrial Scripts is pleased to announce the release of our first "Reflection Series" mini-courses, with a unique Hoss Amini interview. These email sequences consist of a weekly drip c...

8.3

10 Fee-Charging Screenwriting Contests, their Likely Profits and Prestige

Industrial Scripts

August 21, 2015

Articles, Business, Didactic, Film, Listicles, TV

You've rewritten, redrafted, typed 'Fade Out' more times than you can count. You're finally satisfied that your script, the one you've poured months maybe even years into writing, is finished. Now what? For ...

7.6

20 Must Know Hollywood Literary Management Companies

Industrial Scripts

August 8, 2015

Articles, Business, Hollywood, Listicles, Most Shared

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Figuring out how to get a bona fide literary management company to represent you is complicated, especially if you're new(ish) to the entertainment industry. Unlike most things, Googling "literary managers" won...

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10 Hollywood Films Made from British IP

Industrial Scripts

July 24, 2015

Articles, British Film, Business, Film, Hollywood, Listicles

Hollywood Films and British IP The wider British public are usually treated, once-a-year or so, to a slick piece of PR spin usually including the phrase "British film is booming" and citing major Hollywood rel...

6.8

10 Reasons Every Writer Should Explore The BBC Writers Room

Industrial Scripts

June 28, 2015

Articles, British Film, Business, Listicles, TV

What is the BBC Writers Room? Writing may be a solitary task and, frankly, that’s often one of the things that appeals to those of us who do it, but every writer needs help before their work is ready to find an...

a window into an executive's script pile

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The Hierarchy of an Executive’s Script Pile

Tamzin Rafn

June 26, 2015

Articles, Business, Columnists, Film, TV

Tamzin Rafn A couple of months ago I had a friend round for dinner who just so happens to be the Head of Development at one of the best TV companies in London. In a series of what appeared to be ginormous c...