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Watch the February 2016 Winning Screenplays & Novels

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Watch the best of videos from the Writing Festival in February 2016. Feature Screenplay – FOUR FOR THE BORDER February 2016 ReadingWritten by Toby Roberts Fan Fiction – DOCTOR WHO “The Time Cuckoo” February 2016 ReadingWritten by David Gilbank & Paul Renhard Best Scene TV Pilot – MY LIFE WITH…

Interview with Cinematographer Albert Arthur (Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
What an honor it was to chat with the extremely talented Director of Photography Albert Arthur. A career spanning over 45 years, his brilliant cinematography can currently be seen on the hit AMC TV series “Better Call Saul”.  Matthew Toffolo: You got the honor to DP the last episode…

Interview with Special Effects Supervisor Daniel Acon (Zoolander 2, Gangs of New York, Passion of the Christ)

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
A special effects supervisor (also referred to as a special effects coordinator or SFX Supervisor) is an individual who works on a film set creating special effect. The supervisor generally is the department head who defers to the film’s director and/or producers, and who is in charge of the…

Deadline TODAY: Feature/Short Screenplay Festival

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
WILDsound is a screenwriter’s treasure! They take enormous time to provide the most expert, detailed feedback, even allowing my choice to incorporate all the committee’s ideas or stay with my draft. With caring support, they’ve honored each deadline and every award they promised, and I’m forever grateful for their right-on…

Movie Review: JAWS (1975)

Originally posted on Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival:
Submit your Thriller/Suspense Film & Screenplay to the Festival: http://thrillersuspensefestival.com JAWS, 1975 Movie Reviews Directed by Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Carl Gottlieb Review by Steven Loeb SYNOPSIS: When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small…

Read NEW Crime/Mystery Movie Pitches

Originally posted on Crime/Mystery Film & Writing Festival:
Submit your Crime/Mystery Screenplay or Film to the Festival Today: http://crimemysteryfestival.com Click the link and read the best of new feature movie pitches from around the world. YOUR TIME IS UP, by Wendy Appelbaum TIME OUT, by Khaja Vali Syed THE GROOSMEN, by Peter Grossi CONTROLLING, by…

How to Write a Screenplay. Tips for everyone

Originally posted on Matthew Toffolo's Summary:
HOW TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY FILMMAKING NOTES SCREENPLAY WRITING When writing a SCREENPLAY, it’s all about CHARACTER, PLOT, and THEME – the three cornerstones to telling a great story. Below is Part One of NOTES you need to think about when writing a script. Whether you’re a seasoned…

WILDsound Announces its February 2016 Feature Screenplay Winners

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
Watch the winning feature screenplay performance readings for February 2016. Script #1 – HENRIETTA’S ODYSSEY by L R  Whittinger http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/henriettas_odyssey.html SYNOPSIS: Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy To save her Henrietta’s life, she is left on an earthling’s doorstep by Geegle one of the most untrustworthy characters in the plot.…

Movie Review: THE WITCH (USA 2015) ****

Originally posted on Festival Reviews:
THE WITCH (USA 2015) **** Directed by Roger Eggers Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie Review by Gilbert Seah Set in 17th Century New England, writer/director Roger Eggers (whose background is in production design and theatre) has mounted more than a handsome production in his chilling horror debut. Looking…