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Silicon Valley’s John Altschuler Speaks With New York Film Academy (NYFA)

…his co-writer, looking to capitalize on their venture, sent written material in three boxes to three owners/editors of the National Lampoon magazine, adding a dollar to each to get their…

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So What Exactly IS A Film Producer?

…crew. A film producer must initiate and enter into negotiations with whoever’s responsible for the source material, with the ultimate aim being to acquire the rights on their terms. Financing:…

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Fleabag Analysis: A World in One Character

…entrenched in Fleabag’s mind and soul.    Story Engine  Fleabag has a high-concept creative approach to its material, yet its storylines tend to be low-concept, character-based tales. The pilot establishes several…

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And the Oscar Nominees are…

…Spike Jonze Nebraska (2013): Bob Nelson Dallas Buyers Club (2013): Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published Nominees: Before Midnight (2013): Richard Linklater…

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Producer Stephanie Allain Screens “Hustle & Flow” for 10 Year Anniversary at NYFA

…pinpointing quality material as a studio exec herself. She recommended that students read every script they can get their hands on and write coverage for it, if not only for…

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Jamaican Novelist Roger Williams Sets Sights on Film

…them in the same way he did with his novel, Turn Back Blow. We look forward to seeing his adaptation, as well as his original material in the near future….

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Dreaming of an Electric City

…The roles in this piece are something that serious actors would fight to play. But the material speaks for itself.” Though they have secured some funding for the film, they…

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