by BlueCat | Oct 17, 2017 | The BlueCat Screenplay Competition Blog
Writing within Genre When you write a spec screenplay, strategize to work within a recognizable genre paradigm. Within film, a paradigm is a typical model formed by pre-established audience expectations. So first, understand your genre. Then, all you have to do is...
by BlueCat | Oct 2, 2017 | The BlueCat Screenplay Competition Blog
The question of theme is one many writers forget to ask before starting a draft: what’s this story about? Now, don’t confuse theme with plot. The question of plot looks more like: what happens in my story? The question of theme goes a bit deeper. Theme...
by BlueCat | Sep 14, 2017 | The BlueCat Screenplay Competition Blog
Congratulations to the 2017 BlueCat Screenplay Competition Winners & Finalists! Feature Winner Cadaver Dog by Judy Soo Hoo & Isaac Ho Feature Finalists Spree by Laura Allen The Townhouse by Baruh Benjamins Chico Grande by Jesus Celaya Westchester by...
by BlueCat | Jul 25, 2017 | The BlueCat Screenplay Competition Blog
Transgender stories and characters are popping up now more than ever. From Transparent to Orange Is The New Black to The Fosters, trans storylines are the stuff of controversy and of intrigue. As a trans filmmaker (we do exist!) I am simultaneously excited and...
by BlueCat | Jul 17, 2017 | The BlueCat Screenplay Competition Blog
The third installment of the Planet of the Apes reboot brings the trilogy to a dramatic close and comes as a beacon of light for the future of Hollywood’s studio output. After a slew of mishandled and poorly received attempts at reboots — Power Rangers and King...
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