Script Review for Rebecca Schauer’s Script, “Metastasis,” Monday February 22nd
Some of you heard Rebecca pitch, Metastasis to Stage32. Now, on Monday February 22nd, we will be reviewing the whole narrative.
Genine Tillotson
Don’t Move the Camera, Move the Story!
On Saturday, February 20th, get yourself better prepared for our Flicks4Chicks contest (or your film career in general) by joining us for a free camera and lighting workshop hosted by Talamas in Newton!
Script Review for Noi Sabal’s Script, “Man Date,” Monday Feb. 1st
On Monday, February 1st, we’ll be reviewing Noi Sabal’s script, Man Date, which she describes as a comedy like Planes, Trains and Automobiles meets Misery. More
Introducing Flicks4Chicks: Our Brand New Film Contest Has Launched!
On February 14th the Flicks4Chicks international film contest launched! Developed by Harvard Square Script Writers and Women in Film and Video/New England, two Boston-based non-profits, the competition challenges filmmakers to make a short (under 10 minutes in length). Time is running out to sign up as the deadline is March 31st. Terrific cash and product prizes will be awarded in a number of categories at the Festival screenings on June 29th and 30th.
More
Stage 32 Workshop/Pitch Session on Monday Jan. 25th
You’ve written a fabulous script but how do you pitch it once you’re done? Attend our workshop featuring Joey Tuccio, President of Stage 32’s Happy Writers, and find out!
Script Review for Kwasi Mensah’s Script, “Double Diva,” Monday Jan. 11th
Kwasi Mensah is a stand up comedian who offers insightful observations about race, identity, and maturity through his work. With Double Diva, he’s turned his writing focus onto a TV pilot. More
Our First Script of ’16 – the Award-Winning, “Over The Monster”
Doug Folsom’s screenplay Over The Monster won Best Screenplay of ’14 at the Woods Hole Film Festival but he believes it can still be improved. On Monday, January 4th Harvard Square Script Writers will help him to decide what his next steps should be. More
Your First Ten Pages – Three Readings On Monday, Dec. 14th
The first 10 pages of your script are critical for many reasons. Not only do they introduce the characters, they also set up the story and establish the tone. It’s within these pages that the inciting incident will push the story into motion and readers will decide whether to continue with the script or simply give it a pass. Have these 5 HSSW writers crafted compelling introductions? This review will look at that question. More
Script Review for David Wheeler’s Script, “Rhapsody in Mind,” Monday Dec. 7th
On Monday, December 7th, we’ll be reviewing David Wheeler’s script, Rhapsody in Mind.
The 36 Dramatic Situations With Barry Brodsky
Join us on Monday, November 23rd, for an interactive seminar in which Emerson College Screenwriting Certificate Program Coordinator, Barry Brodsky, will be demonstrating how to utilize the 36 Dramatic Situations in order to help build and/or expand your plot and trigger endless story possibilities.