Guides & Resources

Advanced Filter

RECENTLY ADDED

Jacob Krueger and Atomic Blonde: Guns Are No Fun

EXCERPT FROM THE PODCAST:"...For all its many structural problems, Atomic Blonde does succeed in its extraordinary fight sequences for the same reason that Iron Man succeeds: because the writer knows that guns are no fun.If Iron Man is going to work, you’ve got to get him out of the all-powerful suit. And if....

I S A Reviews - Game of Thrones Season 7 Finale

Did “Game of Thrones” finish season 7 with more craft than cunning?“Game of Thrones” is a worldwide phenomenon and that’s due to its involving storylines, superb cast, and state-of-the-art production values. Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have done an incredible job in their adaptation of George R. R. Martin&....

I S A Reviews - The Twin Peaks Series Finale

“Twin Peaks” ends with a confounding but fitting finale.Anyone who was looking for straight-forward storytelling from Showtime’s revival of “Twin Peaks” should have looked elsewhere. Filmmaker David Lynch loves complex dream worlds and his series finale was equally astounding and confounding. Since they wrote the origi....

I S A Reviews - The Horror Remake, IT

“It” is a runaway hit, but it should have been truer to Stephen King.Did “Stranger Things” help pique interest in the similarly-themed “It” and make this new Stephen King adaptation a runaway hit? Perhaps, but the film stands on its own merits with sharp performances by its young cast, a ton of creepy set pieces,....

I S A Reviews: the Jennifer Lawrence Starrer, Mother!

“Mother!” is too much allegory and not enough story.Director Darren Aronofsky has a great track record making dark character studies (“The Wrestler”, “Black Swan”), but the characters populating his latest film are more symbolic than human. His script for “Mother!” may seem to be telling a story about....

Episode 1 - Writing Great Dialogue

This is a podcast recording of the ISA's Facebook Live broadcast of Wine Wednesdays. Please note that some promotions offered during the live broadcast are not offered to the participants listening to the recording. We can, however, assist you if you wish to find out more information regarding ISA events, contests, or consulting offers. Just reach ....

Episode 2 - Are Contests Worth It?

This is a podcast recording of the ISA's Facebook Live broadcast of Wine Wednesdays. Please note that some promotions offered during the live broadcast are not offered to the participants listening to the recording. We can, however, assist you if you wish to find out more information regarding ISA events, contests, or consulting offers. Just reach ....

Episode 3 - Writing for Today's TV Audience

This is a podcast recording of the ISA's Facebook Live broadcast of Wine Wednesdays. Please note that some promotions offered during the live broadcast are not offered to the participants listening to the recording. We can, however, assist you if you wish to find out more information regarding ISA events....

Episode 4 - The Keys to Character Development

This is a podcast recording of the ISA's Facebook Live broadcast of Wine Wednesdays. Please note that some promotions offered during the live broadcast are not offered to the participants listening to the recording. We can, however, assist you if you wish to find out more information regarding ISA events, contests, or consulting offers. Just reach ....

I S A Reviews - Kingsman: The Golden Circle

"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" misses the brass ring.The edgy action spy comedy “Kingsman: The Secret Service” was a worldwide hit in 2014, so it’s not surprising that a sequel was inevitable. Unfortunately, “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” moves too far away from the charms of the first one. The main character of Eggsy (T....

Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI)

The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1975 to serve the growing needs of film and television production. ....

I S A Reviews - Marvel's Inhumans

“Marvel’s Inhumans” is a marvel of missed opportunities.Marvel has had an incredible track record on both the big screen and small, but the new ABC-TV series “Marvel’s Inhumans” really misses the mark. Adapted from the 1965 comic by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, this mutant story feels all too familiar. Borrowing heav....

Episode 5 - How to Catapult Your Career

This is a podcast recording of the ISA's Facebook Live broadcast of Wine Wednesdays. Please note that some promotions offered during the live broadcast are not offered to the participants listening to the recording. We can, however, assist you if you wish to find out more information regarding ISA events, contests, or consulting offers. Just reach ....

Episode 6 - TV Writing for the Binge Watcher

This is a podcast recording of the ISA's Facebook Live broadcast of Wine Wednesdays. Please note that some promotions offered during the live broadcast are not offered to the participants listening to the recording. We can, however, assist you if you wish to find out more information regarding ISA events, contests, or consulting offers. Just reach ....

Jacob Krueger - War For The Planet of the Apes Writer, Mark Bomback

EXCERPT FROM THE INTERVIEW:"...Don’t write for anyone but yourself.  At the end of the day, write the movie that you know you would be super excited to sit down and watch. Don’t think because you read a Blacklist script and saw a certain style being execu....

Baltimore Film Office

The Baltimore Film Office was created by the City of Baltimore in 1979 in response to the need for a central point of contact for the film industry. Since then, hundreds of feature films and television shows and thousands of commercials, documentaries, music videos, independent and student films have been filmed in our city. The Baltimore Film Offi....

Gotham Writers

Gotham Writers Workshop is a creative home in New York City and Online where writers develop their craft and come together in the spirit of discovery and fellowship. We’ve been teaching creative writing and business writing since 1993. The Art of Craft We teach the craft of writing in a way that is clear, practical, and inspiring. Explore ou....

The Story Farm

More than just a general consultancy, The Story Farm works much like a development executive or manager would with a writer as the writer is developing multiple projects.  The Story Farm Goal: To get your material to a place that is ready for industry submission, and launch your career (regardless of your experience)!With weekly, one-on-one ....

Filmmaking Lifestyle

Filmmaking Lifestyle brings readers tutorials and guides on setting up and growing a video production business, as well as articles on independent filmmaking of all kinds. The guides on Filmmaking Lifestyle teach readers how to run a successful video production company, covering topics like business, success, filmmaking&nb....