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Emerging Screenwriters Comedy Screenplay Competition

Do you have a great comedy script that will make executivesand audiences laugh out loud? Family humor, rom-coms, frat house throwbacks, subversive dark comedies, and all others are invited to enter. If you think it’s funny, we want to read it.A great comedy screenplay is one of the most highly sought-after pieces in the industry. When a wri....

Emerging Screenwriters Drama Screenplay Competition

Do you have a great drama script that’s ready for the industry? What happens when you blend drama perfectly with thriller and comedy? You get a film like Parasite. And what do you do with TV series that are perfect representations of drama, fantasy and sci-fi, like Lost? These are genre-busting dramas, works that defy traditional genre defi....

Emerging Screenwriters Family & Holiday Screenplay Competition

Share the Story That Could Become a New Family Tradition Do you have a heartwarming family tale or a fresh, unforgettable holiday script that’s perfect for all ages? The Emerging Screenwriters team is now accepting submissions in the Family & Holiday categories—and we want to read yours. From heartfelt journeys....

Emerging Screenwriters Genre Screenplay Competition

GRAND PRIZE WINNING EMERGING SCREENWRITERReceives CASHSTORY SEMINAR SCHOLARSHIPSCRIPT READS BY INDUSTRY REPS Our goal is to help you, the emerging screenwriter develop as a storyteller, show off your talents to industry, and provide you with a cash prize to help propel you along in your screenwriting career.The new season of the Emerging ....

Emerging Screenwriters Horror Screenplay Competition

Got a Script That Haunts the Imagination? Do you have a spine-chilling horror story that keeps readers up at night? The Emerging Screenwriters team is summoning the most terrifying, original, and unforgettable scripts in the Horror genre—and yours might just be the next cult classic. From slow-burn psychological nightmares to....

Emerging Screenwriters Sci-Fi & Fantasy Screenplay Competition

Do you have a great sci-fi or fantasy script that’s ready for the industry? Was E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL about an alien visitor or a family drama that explored a child’s understanding of the world? In STAR WARS, when Luke Skywalker swung across a ledge with a princess in his arms, where did the sci-fi end and the ....

Emerging Screenwriters Screenplay Competition

Ready to break through? With $25,000 in cash prizes, we’re seeking the next generation of emerging screenwriters. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro ready to take the next leap, this is your opportunity. We’re looking for bold, original features or pilots in any genre—that showcase your unique perspective a....

Emerging Screenwriters Thriller Screenplay Competition

Think You’ve Written the Next Great Thriller? Prove It. Do you have a gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller that twists, turns, and never lets go? The Emerging Screenwriters team is looking for the next unforgettable script in the Thriller genre—and yours could be it. Whether it’s a psychological rollercoaster like....

Emerson College - Certificate Program, Screenwriting

Emerson College\'s Screenwriting Program offers individuals the opportunity to learn the craft of screenwriting through a series of non-credit workshops designed to build writing skills....

Emily Ting and It's Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong

This week we talk to Director/Writer Emily Ting about  her first feature It's Already Tomorrow In Hong Kong and the rest of her films.  She gets into filming in Hong Kong, casting for indies and making the transition to a studio director.  Emily is filled with tons of great stories you're not going to want to miss.   Take a list....

Emotional Tool Box Screenwriting

In workshops, consulting, newsletters, articles, eBooks and eCourses ETB Screenwriting and consultant, Laurie Hutzler, examines the emotional content of film and television projects.....

Empathy

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. If the audience does not empathize with the main protagonist, the audience will not hope or fear for that character, and therefore, will not care about the character’s objective.....

Empire Film Academy

At Empire Film Academy, you learn film making by making films. From day one, we throw you in at the deep end, and through a carefully constructed cycle of reflection.....

Empire Film Group

Empire Film Group, Inc. (“EFG”) is a new independent film finance, production, and distribution company led by a management team with over 25 years of experience in development, etc.....

Emulsion

Thin layer of silver attached to base of a film strip. The silver reacts with the light when exposed which creates a film image. ....

Emulsion Type

Refers to the composition of a film's emulsion and how it was manufactured. (Example: fast/slow, daylight/tungsten, etc.) The emulsion type is represented by a number which varies from one company to another. ....

Encode

Process of combining analog or digital video signals, e.g., red, green and blue, into a composite signal. ....

Encore Demos

Here at Encore Demos we know that time is precious and that Agents, Casting Directors or even the common viewer no longer has the attention span to watch a full length 3 minute demo any....

End of an Era for EW + Experts Break Down Oscar Nominations

End of an Era for Entertainment Weekly, Experts Break Down Oscar Nominations, plus our long promised interview with the subjects and producers of ”The Janes“ documentary. This week on “TheWrap-Up,” host Sharon Waxman and guest co-host and TheWrap assistant managing editor of audience, Adam Chit....