Interviews
“I started with an ad on Craigslist,” says filmmaker Joseph Garner about his new documentary that tests one man’s ability to survive in America with resources from nowhere but Craigslist.
That’s how Garner found his cameraman, and then the two of them set off across America for an adventure of survival that would become the film Craigslist Joe. So, what compels a young man to make himself homeless in today’s society? The power of the Internet.
“I’m able to Skype with my girlfriend who’s living in India at a ashram right now. That’s amazing technology,” the writer/director says of the state of the world currently. It’s an exciting moment in human history to be able to instantly connect – with video cameras no less — to someone on the other side of the globe.
Hal Croasmun of ScreenwritingU talked with writer/producer Molly Newman about the upcoming show POLITICAL ANIMALS. There’s a lot of buzz about this mini-series that premiers on Sunday, July 15th on USA Network. It was created by Greg Berlanti and stars Segorney Weaver, ,James Wolk (“Shameless”), Sebastian Stan (“Gossip Girl”), Ellen Burstyn (“Requiem for a Dream”),
“I don’t think we ever thought this movie was going to be made at a studio and at this level,” says screenwriter Jody Lambert from the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills while conducting a one-on-one interview with ScreenwritingU about his new film People Like Us. And, why is that? Because this film was such a
Ever since the first Toy Story came out and brought us all to tears, screenwriters around the world have wondered what happens in the secretive Pixar writing room.ScreenwritingU brings you the inside story to what really happens behind closed doors when writers get to create a movie for Pixar with our one-on-one podcast interview with Brave screenwriter Mark Andrews.Brave tells the
Hal Croasmun of ScreenwritingU interviewed screenwriters Hannah Shakespeare and Ben Livingston about about their move, THE RAVEN.THE RAVEN is directed by James McTeigue and stars John Cusack.In this interview, Hannah and Ben talk about:The power of a great concept.The research that went into THE RAVEN.How this deal came together for the screenwriters.How they adapted Poe's stories
"I look for writers I bond with — writers I can trust. I'm selective, but if it works, I work with the writer over and over again." Steven P. Wegner – Producer of The Blind Side, The Book of Eli
"The execution is more important than the idea, meaning, I can't save a writer with a good idea that’s gone wrong. I'd rather work with someone who needs help with ideas, but knows the craft." Robert Katz – Producer / Director of Gettysburg, Selena
"I believe in dangerous writing…Unless you're writing about something that scares you, you're wasting your time." Chuck Palahniuk – Fight Club, Choke
"Every day, wake up, and do something to move your career forward. You can write, call someone, approach people, whatever — just do something." Mark Castaldo – Producer; My Run, The Perfect Tenant
"Make your decisions strong decisions, bold decisions. If you think it is enough, double it. Get there in an unexpected way. Do things that make your story stand out." Jon Gunn – Producer; My Date With Drew, Mercy Streets