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Just how important are character introductions in film? What are the most important steps you need to take before sending out your script? How do you pay for healthcare as a freelance filmmaker?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine and Jason Hellerman discuss:
- Why writers need to improve their character introductions
- Examples of movie intros we love
- Copyright - should you copyright your script before sending it out
- Why you should join a writer’s group
- Asking for honest, constructive feedback from your network
- The importance of log lines
- Why most production companies don’t offer health insurance
- Exploring public healthcare exchanges
Memorable Quotes
- “There’s a million reasons to put a screenplay down after a couple of pages. The reason to keep reading is because you’re interested in the characters.” [10:00]
- “Your first twenty pages are about developing a relationship with the reader and having them trust you and be confident in you. Typos break that ability to have that trust.” [24:14]
- “The most important people to you in your career are people one step down and one step up the ladder from you.” [40:10]
- “The problem with union benefits is the volume of work you have to do to keep them.” [48:57]
Mentioned
Find No Film School everywhere:
On the Web
https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool
https://twitter.com/nofilmschool
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool
https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool
Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
786 episodes
Manage episode 423320088 series 118896
Just how important are character introductions in film? What are the most important steps you need to take before sending out your script? How do you pay for healthcare as a freelance filmmaker?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine and Jason Hellerman discuss:
- Why writers need to improve their character introductions
- Examples of movie intros we love
- Copyright - should you copyright your script before sending it out
- Why you should join a writer’s group
- Asking for honest, constructive feedback from your network
- The importance of log lines
- Why most production companies don’t offer health insurance
- Exploring public healthcare exchanges
Memorable Quotes
- “There’s a million reasons to put a screenplay down after a couple of pages. The reason to keep reading is because you’re interested in the characters.” [10:00]
- “Your first twenty pages are about developing a relationship with the reader and having them trust you and be confident in you. Typos break that ability to have that trust.” [24:14]
- “The most important people to you in your career are people one step down and one step up the ladder from you.” [40:10]
- “The problem with union benefits is the volume of work you have to do to keep them.” [48:57]
Mentioned
Find No Film School everywhere:
On the Web
https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool
https://twitter.com/nofilmschool
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool
https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool
Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
786 episodes
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