If you want to become a screenwriter, it’s so important to learn how to write action lines in a script. Action lines take up the bulk of a reader’s attention. It’s where you spell out what’s happening ...

All television writing can be summed up in one word: economy. TV pilots must communicate the world, characters, genre, stakes, and tone to the audience—all in the span of a single episode. One of the ...

Scottish writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns’ reveals her shock when she learned of Sam Mendes’ plans for his World War I epic '1917' and how they crafted the screenplay. By Alex Ritman U.K. Correspondent I ...

Fade In gives you the tools to produce the next “Citizen Kane,” or the next “Mansquito vs. Megacroc.” Fade In allows you to unleash your inner Christopher Nolan (or in my case, Ed Wood), providing a ...

In Hollywood, there seem to be two camps when it comes to AI. Some preach how it will change how films are made, but with few tangible examples to back up the capabilities of the new technology. On ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover adventure, outdoor, and wellness travel. The Hollywood movie-making process can be convoluted. When it comes to how long ...