A blog for film producers, screenwriters and filmmakers with articles on film production, screenwriting, and filmmaking.
Queer, written by Justin Kuritzkes and adapted from William S. Burroughs’ novel, is a haunting exploration of identity, desire, and alienation. Set in post-war Mexico City, the film follows Lee, an aging American ex-pat who
The Piano Lesson, adapted by Virgil Williams and Malcolm Washington from August Wilson’s celebrated play, is a moving story about history, heritage, and identity. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, it centers on the Charles family as
The Outrun, adapted by Nora Fingscheidt and Amy Liptrot from Liptrot’s memoir, is a powerful and poetic journey of self-recovery. Rona, reeling from years of chaos in London, seeks peace on the remote Orkney Islands
The Order, written by Zach Baylin and based on The Silent Brotherhood by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt, dives into one of America’s most chilling domestic terror cases. Set in the Pacific Northwest during a
Robert Eggers brings back the vampire that started it all. Nosferatu isn’t just a remake—it’s a haunting reimagining of the 1922 classic. Inspired by Henrik Galeen’s silent script and rooted in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, this
Nightbitch, written and directed by Marielle Heller and hosted by Disney, delivers a darkly funny and deeply surreal take on motherhood. When a woman gives up her career to become a stay-at-home mom, her world
Nickel Boys, adapted by RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes from Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, is a gripping and emotional story. It follows two young African-American boys whose friendship is tested within the brutal walls
A mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott face-to-face with her 39-year-old self. But when Elliott’s “old ass” delivers warnings to her younger self, she starts questioning everything—love, family, and her future. 1. Screenwriting: Conversations Across Time
Moana 2, written by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, brings back the fearless voyager for another epic adventure. This time, an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors sends Moana deep into uncharted oceans. The
Memoir of a Snail, written and directed by Adam Elliot, offers a gentle yet poignant dive into the life of Grace Pudel. Grace hoards more than just snails—she collects heartbreak, quiet hope, and the emotional
