Dive into an extensive 3-hour 34-minute interview with acclaimed producer, author, instructor, and screenwriter Shane Stanley as he shares invaluable insights on the film industry. Explore topics ranging from early success in Hollywood to protecting screenplays, writing effective treatments, and creating marketable scripts. Learn about the 11-minute rule for filmmakers, techniques for crafting compelling dialogue, and strategies for avoiding a low-budget look. Discover how to secure film investments, navigate filmmaking during COVID-19, and foster strong director-actor relationships. Gain practical knowledge on independent filmmaking, including budgeting, selling screenplays, and turning rejected ideas into box office hits. This comprehensive discussion covers crucial aspects of the film industry not typically taught in film school, offering aspiring filmmakers and screenwriters a wealth of real-world advice and experience.
Overview
Syllabus
- Lessons From Having Success In Hollywood At An Early Age
- Why Artists Are Crazy
- A $125,000 Screenplay Sale To Bankruptcy
- Big Reason Why Many People Will Never Have A Career In The Film Industry
- Every Artist Should Sell Cars
- The Mistake I Made When Hollywood Stole My Screenplay
- How To Protect A Screenplay
- Producers Don’t Want To Read Your Screenplay, Here’s What They Really Want
- Writing A Treatment And Synopsis For A Screenplay
- 11 Minute Rule Screenwriters And Filmmakers Should Know
- How To Write The Best Dialogue
- Why Some Of The Best Screenplays Aren't Marketable
- 5 Things That Make A Film Look Low Budget
- How A Movie No One Wanted Became A #1 Box Office Hit
- How Much Should A Filmmaker Pay Themselves
- Top 5 Reasons Someone Will Invest In Your Movie
- Writing And Selling A Screenplay In 3 Days
- What Filmmakers Should Know About Filming During Covid-19
- How A Director Builds A Strong Relationship With Their Actors
Taught by
Film Courage
