Overall Impression – Woooweeewowow! What’d you expect? It’s Pixar! THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Carl. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: achieve his and his late wife Ellie’s dream of living on Paradise Falls. Personal: develop a connection to somebody. Private: find the true meaning of adventure. Who’s trying to stop… Continue reading UP
Author: Jeffrey Alan Schechter
Save the Date…
COMING TO LOS ANGELES on Sunday, August 30th, 2009 is a special FULL DAY version of the “MY STORY CAN BEAT UP YOUR STORY!” Screenwriting Seminar. Sponsored by the incredible folks at the Writer’s Store, this is going to be a full day of the most potent screenwriting information I know…the same stuff I’ve used every… Continue reading Save the Date…
Toronto Seminar Coming Up!
Only 10 days left until the “MY STORY CAN BEAT UP YOUR STORY!” Screenwriting Seminar conquers Toronto. Space is still available, so if you’re interested in coming (and why wouldn’t you be?!?!?!?) please CLICK HERE or go to www.mscbuys.com to register.
THE CLASS
Overall Impression – This year’s Palm D’Or winner offers great insight into the relationship between teachers and students. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Francois. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: teach the school’s curriculum to his students. Personal: define his relationship with his students. Private: find the value in what he’s… Continue reading THE CLASS
Quick thanks!
Just wanted to say WELCOME! to everybody who’s gotten on board with MY STORY CAN BEAT UP YOUR STORY! so far. In particular, special thanks to Yan Krupnik for helping us reach over a THOUSAND TO-based film and TV peeps with news of the seminar. Check out the trailer for Yan’s new feature “Drink Tea Outside”… Continue reading Quick thanks!