Category Archives: Industry
[IN THE TRENCHES] Turn Up The AC (AC Bradley, That Is)
3Below, the second chapter in Guillermo del Toro’s animated Tales of Arcadia, dropped on Netflix this December 21st, to glowing reviews (pun intended). AC Bradley, 3Below’s Head Writer, is no stranger to accolades. In addition to her work on the … Continue reading
[ETCETERA] Screener Season
Checked the mail a couple of weeks ago and there it was – a glorious padded envelope just the right size and thickness. Screener Season had arrived. If you’re lucky enough to get into an industry guild, or academy, or … Continue reading
[ETCETERA] Comic-Con is a Lot
It’s already been a couple of months, but I still haven’t quite recovered. Sure, the San Diego Comic-Con is a cool place. A fascinating place. But it’s a lot. A lot of people, a lot of walking, and a hell … Continue reading
[THREE CENTS] Responsibility to Your Audience
As writers, most of us work to create scripts with compelling stories, three-dimensional characters, and authentic-sounding dialogue. But what else should be on our checklist? After all, screenplays – and the resulting movies, television, and web content – aren’t designed … Continue reading
[IN THE TRENCHES] The Ensemble: Divide and Conquer
Like the rest of the industrialized world, I caught a showing of Avengers: Infinity War over the weekend. It was pretty great, actually. More or less lived up to the impossible expectations. (No pressure, Solo). In addition to a sizable … Continue reading
[IN THE TRENCHES] I.P. Or Do I?
What the hell is I.P., you may ask? Well, to start with, there’s no need for that kind of salty language. There are kids all over the internet. Intellectual Property is the literal meaning behind it, but in essence, it’s … Continue reading
[IN THE TRENCHES] Merch
We all love merch. Stuff. It’s hard to leave a concert or game without picking up a t-shirt or cap, maybe a giant foam finger. How else will everyone know you were there? We’re even compelled to bring home water … Continue reading
[IN THE TRENCHES] Two Heads
Collaboration. Not an easy thing to accomplish effectively, but the entire entertainment business is built around the concept, so it’s better to embrace the notion than to fight it. Seriously, you can’t fight it. I’ve tried. Sure, some other art … Continue reading
[IN THE TRENCHES] Great Minds
I was at a pitching event a few years back, and at one of the tables the pitch for my script was met with enthusiasm… and then quickly followed by a caveat that made that positive experience turn dark, gray, … Continue reading
[IN THE TRENCHES] I’ll Get Around To This
Let me open by saying I was initially hoping to have this ready to post last week. Well, I may not be on time, but at least I’m on theme. Procrastination. It’s quite the beast, really. It can easily eat … Continue reading