Myfilmproject09

LATEST ARTICLES ( 619 )

• The Old Guy in the Corner

  

  I think I've mentioned my weekly trip to the Venice Beach boardwalk where I meet a few other film industry types, mostly a director, an agent and me with variou... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• On the Road Again

  

  In much the same way as my friends and UCLA classes suggested I write a book on screenwriting, more of my friends suggested another book. Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Done Deal

  

  Well, finally after telling you about my projects and hoping they get picked up, I finalized a deal last Thursday for Travel Day, a screenplay that was "in... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Interns

  

  An article in the LA Times today brought back some memories as well as some contemporary views on Hollywood.The article was about interns, those young kids who... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• The First Draft is Allways the Best Draft

  

  I noticed that Lorenzo Semple Jr. passed away this week-end. For those of you who don't know who he was, Lorenzo was the originator of the 1960's Batman series. Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Ukraine

  

  I usually don't get into politics but have noticed that I get 8 people from Ukraine reading my blog. They are my people, so to speak. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Breaking In.

  

  Now and then I get asked how I managed to break into the movies, how I got to last this long and how can they do it. My answer usually starts off with... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Personality

  

  Today the new movies start and I couldn't help but notice the two lead actors in Divergent, another Y/A series of books where teenagers fight to be different. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• More Writing Less Screenplays...

  Some of my friends like to say that I don't really do anything but sit around. And they say that with a combination of sarcasm and envy. Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• The Other Side of Screenwriting.

  I usually spend about 4 months of the year actually writing a screenplay, either feature or TV series pilots that get a little interest then get none. Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• The Writer and the Low Budget Films

  The biggest budget feature I've ever written was around $10 million about fourteen years ago, most of them were around the $3.5 - $5 million range. Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Okay... Oscars

  

  Well, the Academy awards are over for another year and I reluctantly watched it sort of, meaning that I'm so spoiled with DVR that I hate having to look at... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• The Plausability Clause

  

  Some of you already know my take on reader's reports, they're the reports that will judge my or your screenplays as to whether it goes upstairs or down to the... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Jay and Dave and Those Other Guys

  

  Right off the top I don't particularly like Jimmy Fallon even if his first name is the same as mine. My name was supposed to be James but the hospital made a... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• Film Schools Part 2

  Last blog I talked about how Ed Burns made a very nice little movie. All for $9000.And why you should go out and make a movie.Because you can do it for even... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Film Schools - Do You Really Need to Go to One?

  

  First of all, some of you already know what happened to my film school experience. For the newbies, I attended a 3-month summer class in film in the fantastic... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• One More Dance

  

  After at least 6 options and 3 legitimate tries, I'm going back to the well for the 7TH TIME! Sorry, can't help getting mad but this time will definitely be... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Just What is It You Do?

  

  I get asked this a lot;What is it exactly that you do?I write.Yeah but what does that mean?A high school buddy of mine says I don't do anything. I write about... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Black List

  

  This is the 2nd part to my previous blog on readers. Just to make sure everyone knows what I'm talking about, readers in the film business are more often than... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Reading Readers

  

  adj. plausible - credible, believable One of the most disliked jobs in the film and TV business is probably "the reader".These are the people who read... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2014 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL