On Screen/Writing

How to Survive the Future as an Artist

A host of filmmakers, novelists, and comic book writers from around the globe discuss how hopeful/despondent they feel about what's next for their…

Dec 17 •

Steven Spielberg in the 20th Century: 17 Scripts Written and/or Developed by the Master to Download and Study

Let's take a look at the films written or developed by the legendary filmmaker in the first thirty years of his career

Dec 16 •

We're All Trying to Escape a Dystopian Thriller Now

Luigi Mangione, the time I pitched 'Squid Game', and why Hollywood and the media will do anything to protect the super-rich

Dec 14 •

Q&A: The Black List Founder Franklin Leonard on the Future of Hollywood

An epic, nothing-off-limits conversation about everything that's wrong with the film/TV industry - including the current backlash against diversity…

Dec 10 •

Q&A: Screenwriter Vanessa Taylor Embraces 'Terror and Discomfort' in Her Creative Process

The Oscar-nominated scribe goes deep into her craft and how she continues to challenge herself as a storyteller

Dec 3 •

Shonda Rhimes on Her Regimented Approach to Writing

Let's take a look at how the TV titan got to where she is

Nov 25 •

14 Perfect Minutes: Breaking Down the Opening of 'Jaws'

From character introductions, to dialogue, to world-building, Steven Spielberg's third film is a master class in cinematic storytelling

Nov 23 •

5AM StoryTalk Reflections: Hundreds of Screenplays All in One Place

A collection of personally curated script collections to download and study

Nov 22 •

How to Become Better Storytellers by Studying Other Artists' Work

A host of filmmakers, novelists, and comic book writers from around the globe deliver short lectures about seminal art works in their creative lives

Nov 19 •

40 20th Century Science-Fiction Scripts to Download and Study

5AM StoryTalk has curated a tour through five decades of great sci-fi films for you to learn from

Nov 18 •

The Untold Horror Story of My First Screenplay Sale

When I sold my first pitch, I celebrated...too soon

Nov 16 •

Q&A: Journalist-Turned-Screenwriter Michael Bronner Is a Big Fan of the Truth

'The Mauritanian' and 'Rogue Agent' scribe on the differences between journalistic truth and dramatic truth - and the critical role of both in changing…

Nov 12 •

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