Update: Fellowship/Mentorship Opportunities For Emerging Screenwriters
A few months back, we presented a list of opportunities for emerging screenwriters. Now that some time has passed, we felt that this list was due for an update.
Angelina Weld Grimké, Black Playwright and Forerunner of Harlem Renaissance
If you don’t already know who Angelina Weld Grimké is, well, you should! Click on the title to learn more about the revolutionary artist.
Fresh Review: A Stylized, Twisted, Horror Debut by Mimi Cave
Mimi Cave directs her debut feature film, Fresh with the script provided by Lauryn Kahn. Fresh begins as a fun romantic comedy with twisted undertones, and focuses on a self-assured woman named Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones) burnt out on dating apps.
Screenplay Breakdown: CODA
CODA took home 3 Acadamy Awards this past Sunday night, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture. Let’s take a closer look at the script!
Six Women in Film You Should Follow on Tik Tok
These creators from all across the Film Tok spectrum, have taught me so much about what it’s like to come into the industry as someone without connections and wealthy parents. These successful women are all self-made and so giving with their time and experiences.
Screenplay Breakdown: Promising Young Woman
In honor of this year’s Academy Awards taking place a week from now, we’re reviewing last year’s Best Original Screenplay winner: the brilliant revenge thriller Promising Young Woman (2020) written and directed by Emerald Fennell.
Best Online Courses for Video Production & Directing
There are tons of courses a person can take to learn more about producing and directing, whether that be for short form projects like music videos or comedy skits, or for longer length content such as TV shows or films. If you are looking for resources on how to get started in this space, we’ve got you!
Women in Comedy You Should Know: Moms Mabley
I’m embarrassed to say that I only recently learned of Moms Mabley and her trailblazing career as a comedian. . .
Five New Must-Watch Movies for Black History Month In 2022
Before Black History Month wraps, you must catch up on any of these phenomenal films that were released in the past year if you haven’t seen them already.
Our Top 5 Valentine’s Day Movie Picks
If you’re like me and want something a little deeper or darker to watch this Valentine’s Day, these five non-traditional romance movies are still exploding with love.
Lauren in Edinburgh: chapter three
Since writing my last blog I got to go home for the holidays and had a green Christmas in jolly ole FL, packed my suitcase full of brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts and Annie’s Mac & Cheese (two of my fav things that are sadly not widely available in Scotland) and headed back to chilly Edinburgh.
Stat Review: The 2021 Celluloid Ceiling Report
After some historically high numbers in 2020, 2021 numbers are slightly disappointing.
Five Lessons I Learned Living In NYC For One Month
Back in the middle of September 2021 I spontaneously set a new goal for myself: move to New York City. As soon as possible.
Fellowship/Mentorship Opportunities For Emerging Screenwriters
These programs accept writers who are inexperienced and give them a chance to work in the development stage of a series or film. While this list does not include every fellowship/mentorship program available for screenwriters right now, it includes those whose application windows are currently open or will open within this year.
5 Binges To Kick Start Your New Year!
The first FULL weekend of 2022 is upon is. SO, here are our top 5 picks for what your TV show binge should be for it.
5 Email Newsletters for Up-and-Coming Writers
Take your writing game to the next level in 2022, and start subscribing to newsletters that can help you stay informed and stay creative. Here are Makenzie’s top 5 picks.
The Catch-Up
Join us for a quick update of the box office numbers for blockbuster movies in December.