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15 INSPIRING Damien Chazelle Quotes for Writers & Filmmakers

November 2, 2026December 30, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

He’s a modern-day Hollywood heavyweight. But it’s easy to forget that it’s not long ago at all that Damien Chazelle was the industry’s hottest new thing. He’s a director who has rapidly risen up the ranks but someone whose intelligence is visible in the subjects he tackles and the breadth of his influences. So it’s for this reason that we’ve put together 15 fascinating Damien Chazelle quotes for writers and filmmakers to get inspired by. Wunderkind to Hollywood Heavyweight Unsurprisingly,

Is The Godfather Opening Scene the Best Opening Scene EVER?

November 2, 2026July 25, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

The Godfather Opening Scene - Bonasera Asking

What do great opening scenes do? They capture the essence of the upcoming story, whether the audience knows it or not. At their best, they lay out the story’s essential driving theme cinematically and grippingly as well as establishing tone, genre and some elements of characterisation. With this in mind, The Godfather opening scene makes a strong case for a perfect opening scene. But what is it exactly that makes this scene such a great opening to the film? And

The Insider Interviews – GLADIATOR Screenwriter William Nicholson

November 2, 2026March 14, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

This latest iteration of our long-running Insider Interviews series is with William Nicholson, the prolific screenwriter behind such hits as Gladiator, Shadowlands, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and Breathe, amongst many others. William Nicholson Biography Though perhaps most known for his work as a screenwriter, William Nicholson is a writer across film, novels, theatre and television. And this breadth was visible right from the start of his career, when he wrote a TV play (Shadowlands), which then became a stage play,

The Insider Interviews – with Mega-Producer Basil Iwanyk

November 2, 2026March 1, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

This latest iteration of our Insider Interviews Series is with producer Basil Iwanyk, one of the three judges of the second year of Industrial Scripts’ screenwriting contest, The TITAN Awards. Basil Iwanyk Biography For thirty years, Basil Iwanyk has been producing incredible movies. His CV speaks volumes – a range of blockbuster smashes and indie, critical darlings. From Wrath of the Titans and John Wick to The Town and Sicario. After starting out working for Warner Bros in the 1990s, Basil founded his

The Insider Interviews – with Oscar-Nominee Shannon McIntosh

November 2, 2026March 1, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

This latest iteration of our Insider Interviews Series is with producer Shannon McIntosh, one of the three judges of the second year of Industrial Scripts’ screenwriting contest, The TITAN Awards. Shannon McIntosh Biography Shannon McIntosh is a producer with over thirty years of experience in Hollywood. From starting out as an executive at Miramax in the heyday of 1990’s indie film to producing some of Quentin Tarantino’s biggest hits – Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. We sat

Do You Still Need to Move to LA as a Screenwriter?

November 2, 2026January 5, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

When any person says their dream is to become a screenwriter, a comment you’ll often hear is “you should move to LA first”. Getting advice about how to start as a screenwriter from a professional in the industry?…“you should move to LA”. Telling a random stranger on the street that you want to be a screenwriter?…“you should move to LA”. Want to be a screenwriter with zero experience?…“you should move to LA first”. This isn’t particularly useful advice for screenwriters

15 Motivating Jon Favreau Quotes on Filmmaking

November 2, 2026January 28, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

Where to start with a filmmaker, actor, producer and writer as malleable and prolific as Jon Favreau? The multi-talented director behind Iron Man, the Mandalorian and The Lion King has been at the top of the industry for decades. In light of this, we’ve compiled 15 inspiring Jon Favreau quotes to demonstrate the expertise and wisdom this titan has to share. Jon Favreau: Coming Out Swinging Most people credit Swingers with introducing Jon Favreau to the film and TV world.

10 Hollywood Films Made from British IP

March 14, 2019July 24, 2015 by Industrial Scripts

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” …

The Smell of Fear in LA

March 5, 2019February 23, 2015 by Tamzin Rafn

I’ve spent the week in LA, (City of Angels & Devils) As I have previously mentioned, many times, I love LA and this time was no exception. I ate dinner …

10 Hollywood Screenwriters Reveal Their Big Break

June 27, 2019October 2, 2014 by Industrial Scripts

Rocky - Hollywood Screenwriters' Big Break

Most screenwriters would cite a moment in their careers that proved critical. It might be the day they signed with an influential literary manager, or the moment a key producer spotted something …

In Screenwriting, Hope Springs Eternal

March 15, 2019September 19, 2014 by Tamzin Rafn

The Rafn Column Part III Screenwriting – Hope Springs Eternal When I worked as a Development Executive, the most terrifying thing I ever had to do was fly to LA …