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Take 10 with Craig - Getting on the ISA Top 25 Writers to Watch List

Craig answers a common question: How do I get on the ISA Top 25 Writers to Watch list? ....

Take 10 with Craig: Defining Your Screenwriting Voice

Finding your voice as a screenwriter is what makes your story YOURS. ....

Take 10 with Craig: Keep Writing, but Write for Yourself, Not the Market

It might makes sense in a practical way to see what movies are succeeding and to try to come up with something that mirrors that. However, that's not a path to actual success. ....

Take 10 with Craig: One way to Get an Agent or Manager

There are many ways to get connected with an agent or manager. ISA founder Craig James discusses one way you can get a reps attention on the ISA site. ....

Take 10 with Craig: Self-Training & Using the Site to Your Advantage

ISA founder Craig James talks about the importance of self-training and how to best use the ISA site to your advantage. ....

Take 10 with Craig: The Importance of Getting Script Notes

It's always important to get outside opinions on your work. ISA founder Craig James touches on the topic of getting quality script notes. ....

Take 10 with Craig: Writing Gigs & Screenwriting Jobs on the ISA Site

ISA founder Craig James answers some questions about writing gigs that are listed on the International Screenwriters' Association website. ....

Take Up Reel (or) Spool

Empty reel which gathers the film as it passes through the projector. Similarly, an empty spool that does the same task as it passes through the camera. ....

Talent

Informal term for actors and extras. ....

Talentville

It's all about screenwriters... Talentville is an online community specifically created to give a voice to screenwriters and playwrights everywhere who may lack insider connections but still share the dream of being produced. By bringing together writers from all over the world in a collaborative environment, by banding together as a whole....

Tampa Int\'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

Showcasing a selection of compelling film and video by, for, or about the LGBT community that entertains, enlightens and celebrates the festival audience. As we celebrate our 25th anniv....

Tangerine: All You Need Is A Want and an iPhone

Tangerine is a brilliant illustration of just how little you need to actually succeed as a screenwriter or a filmmaker. To make a successful film you do not need millions of dollars. To make a successful film you do not need years and years and years of experience. To make a successful film you do not need to follow the rules or fo....

Taos Shortz Film Fest

The Taos Shortz Film Fest continues to bring global world class short cinema to the community and to provide filmmakers with a venue to showcase their work and participate in workshops.....

Taylor Klein Oballa LLP - Toronto & Vancouver, CAN

Taylor Klein Oballa LLP is an entertainment law firm with offices in Toronto and Vancouver. The firm represents Academy and Grammy Award winners, production companies, artists and new m....

TCBS Productions

I started the company while in Arizona; building the electronic infrastructure for ECHO-Star in Gilbert. The company started with a Magazine called, "The Creation Brainstorm Magazine," ....

Teamsters Local 399 Hollywood

This Union represents workers in the Motion Picture Industry, including firms that produce feature films, television programs, commercials, and live theatrical productions.....

Technical Advisor

Individual with expertise in a particular field who provides advice for the production. ....

Teenage Filmmaker, Luke Jaden: A History Assignment Leads To A Career

The ISA is excited to include Luke Jaden as part of our Curious About podcast series of interviews. In this interview, Max Timm – the Dir of Community Outreach with the ISA – holds possibly one of the more inspiring interviews yet. Luke is a 19 year-old writer and filmmaker hailing from Detroit, and over the past four y....