Talentville

29/07/2024

Screenwriters! Join us. https://www.talentville.com

28/07/2024

Aspiring screenwriter? Join us!
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27/07/2024

THE COMEDY EQUATION - In this 2 minute quick screenwriting video, taken from Steve Kaplan's Talentville seminar on comedy writing, he talks about the core fundamental characteristics that make a story (and thus a screenplay) a comedy.
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05/06/2024

! JOIN US TONIGHT PST for 'Character Essentials: Ten Questions to create more compelling, castable characters' - an online webinar taught by veteran script consultant Danny Manus - Open to All!

https://talentville.webinargeek.com/character-essentials-dannymanus

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30/05/2024

JOIN US WEDNESDAY June 5th: Character Essentials: Ten Questions to create more compelling, castable characters - taught by veteran script guru Danny Manus - open to all https://talentville.webinargeek.com/character-essentials-dannymanus

11/04/2024

Just letting everyone know that the webinar this Saturday by Pro screenwriter Thomas Fenton (SAW IV and others) is going to have a load of really great info, strategies and even some of his own experiences as a screenwriter over the years.

He will be talking first drafts...from developing the idea to fleshing it out to getting it written.
https://www.talentville.com/classinfo/18

30/03/2024

Aspiring screenwriter? Looking for an agent or manager? Join the online community from the creator of Final Draft. www.talentville.com

Welcome to Talentville, the online community that gives a voice to screenwriters everywhere who share the dream of having their work produced.

14/03/2024

Join us THIS EVENING (5PM LA Time) for a free live webinar as we learn from Paul Guay, the writer of the hit comedy LIAR LIAR! Sign up now, space is limited. https://talentville.webinargeek.com/paulguay-breakingin

A new online screenwriting community connecting aspiring writers with Hollywood Insiders, created by

10/03/2024

Screenwriters: Join me Thursday for a live webinar as we learn from Paul Guay, writer of the hit comedy LIAR LIAR! Sign up now, space is limited. Hosted by Talentville https://talentville.webinargeek.com/paulguay-breakingin

02/03/2024

I'm honored that veteran studio screenwriter Paul Guay, who co-wrote the Jim Carrey hit LIAR LIAR as well as THE LITTLE RASCALS and HEARTBREAKERS, has agreed to give a 20 minute talk at Talentville on screenwriting and breaking in to Hollywood, followed by a Q&A featuring YOUR questions.

Be sure to sign up for this awesome event on March 14th, it is open to all members (for the live session anyhow), and you can add your own questions to the queue for Paul to answer on the signup page.
https://www.talentville.com/classinfo/17

21/02/2024

Looking for Film/TV Pros who want to share some wisdom: If you are a credited professional in Film Biz, (screenwriting, producing, management, etc.), I'd love to chat with you about doing an interview, or a live Q&A, or teaching a class. DM Ben Cahan! Talentville.com

Screenwriters & Talentville members: Share this post so we get some great new teachers and talent to help us all on our screenwriting journey!

31/01/2024

Why do readers pass on most screnplays? Find out Saturday when veteran Pro Reader Tennyson Stead explains why most scripts get a Pass, and answers your questions live! Tennyson Ewing Stead Unigkuaq
https://www.talentville.com/classinfo/16

26/01/2024

Want to learn how to write a great logline? Join us online tomorrow (Saturday January 27th) at 10AM LA Time as producer/script consultant Barri Evins breaks down everything that makes a great logline. https://www.talentville.com/classinfo/14

A logline is a single sentence that must accomplish a big job. Industry pros are looking for something that draws us in, tantalizes us, and makes us hungry to read your script. Learn to craft the logline that sells your story. Create Strong LoglinesLearn what every logline needs to succeed. Master t...

23/01/2024

Does your logline get results? A great logline can be your key to breaking into the industry. Have you really paid enough attention to yours?

Join us for this exciting interactive webinar designed to enable you to master the most important sentence you will ever write!
https://www.talentville.com/classinfo/14 Barri Evins

A logline is a single sentence that must accomplish a big job. Industry pros are looking for something that draws us in, tantalizes us, and makes us hungry to read your script. Learn to craft the logline that sells your story. Create Strong LoglinesLearn what every logline needs to succeed. Master t...

23/01/2024

Talentville members: If you are a Tourist member and want to attend this weekend's class on Mastering Loglines (a VITAL skill!), we have some room for a bunch of you to join in, but just for the live event. Send me a message or comment on this post if you want to attend the class.

A logline is a single sentence that must accomplish a big job. Industry pros are looking for something that draws us in, tantalizes us, and makes us hungry to read your script. Learn to craft the logline that sells your story. Create Strong LoglinesLearn what every logline needs to succeed. Master t...

18/01/2024

Screenwriters: Writing is good, rewriting is essential. Learn how to approach and thoroughly rewrite your screenplay in this step by step class taught by writer & educator Paul Chitlik. Sunday January 21st!
https://www.talentville.com/classinfo/15

17/01/2024

Join me tonight for this informative and fun Q&A!

In this interactive Q&A, Gary will chat with Ben about his journey to producing and will share some advice for today's aspiring screenwriters, then he'll answer YOUR questions, making this an event not to be missed. Have questions you'd love to ask Gary?Submit them today on the class information pag...

12/01/2024

Join me online January 17th at 5PM LA Time for a live, interactive chat and Q&A with Gary W. Goldstein, renowned producer of Pretty Woman. https://www.talentville.com/classinfo/13

10/01/2024

Join us January 17th for an live, interactive chat and Q&A with Gary Goldstein, renowned producer of Pretty Woman. https://www.talentville.com/classinfo/13

02/01/2024

Looking for Industry professionals: If you are involved in the screenwriting or producing game, I'd love to chat with you about doing an interview, or a live Q&A, or teaching a class. We have over 10K screenwriters eager to learn. DM me! Talentville.com

21/12/2023

Script analysts & readers are critical to our success as screenwriters, learn why they matter (and what they do) in my hourlong online interview with veteran script analyst Michael Schulman. At Talentville.com.
https://talentville.com/replaywebinar/9

In this conversation with Talentville CEO Ben Cahan, veteran script analyst & screenplay consultant Michael Schulman shares strategies for breaking into the industry as a screenwriter; how Netflix and other streamers have changed the playing field; and offers tips on honing your screenwriting craft....

13/12/2023

Wondering what Literary managers do and what they can do for you? Join us online tomorrow (December 14th, 5PM LA time) as I interview Literary Manager Zach Cox, from Circle of Confusion.

In this 60 minute interview with Talentville CEO Ben Cahan, Literary Manager Zach Cox (Circle of Confusion) will discuss the role Literary Managers have in guiding the careers of up and coming screenwriters, as well as sharing his thoughts on where opportunities lie for new talent within the expandi...

06/12/2023

Making Deals: An interview with Verve partner David Boxerbaum - Join us LIVE this evening at 6PM PST for this informative online interview. At .

In this 60 minute interview, Verve partner David Boxerbaum will discuss the role Literary Agents play in helping shape and grow the careers of up and coming screenwriters, as well as his thoughts on a variety of strategies aspiring writers can use to improve the quality of their scripts and ultimate...

27/11/2023

On December 6th: Talentville CEO Ben Cahan will be hosting a one-hour interview with Verve partner and superstar Literary Agent David Boxerbaum. Be sure to check it out and join us live! https://talentville.com/classinfo/10

In this 60 minute interview, Verve partner David Boxerbaum will discuss the role Literary Agents play in helping shape and grow the careers of up and coming screenwriters, as well as his thoughts on a variety of strategies aspiring writers can use to improve the quality of their scripts and ultimate...

15/05/2023

Screenwriters: Want to get your script past readers, those pesky gatekeepers of the Industry? Join us tonight for a live interview with veteran script analyst Michael Shulman. Talentville https://www.talentville.com/class/9

11/05/2023

& : Tonight at 5PM LA Time, a live interview with screenwriter Allison Burnett . He has decades of experience, wrote some big studio films, 7 novels, and I intend to extract info and advice from him that we can all use.
https://www.talentville.com/class/8

11/04/2023

In another insightful but no-nonsense article, Mark Sanderson examines the importance of being a team player and collaborator if you want to survive the development process with your . https://www.talentville.com/snippet/728

In this no-nonsense article, screenwriter Mark Sanderson talks about the importance of being a team player and collaborator if you want to survive the development process with your screenplay.

10/04/2023

Screenwriters, be sure to check out and watch our first webinar, by author/educator Mitch German (Mitch German-Reelwriting). You don't have to be a Talentville member to view it. Or, what the heck, also become a member!

At the time of its release, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial was the highest grossing movie of all time. It solidified Steven Speilberg as one of the all time great and most successful directors. More importantly for screenwriters, it demonstrated a foundational lesson we must learn about creating truly g...

06/04/2023

NEW ARTICLE FROM SHORE SCRIPTS: Be sure to check out the new article from Shore Scripts, analyzing the criteria they deem essential in 1/2 hours scripts that win their competition:

Shore Scripts created the Anatomy articles in response to repeated requests to share successful scripts from our contests so that other emerging screenwriters could learn from their examples. Placing in a screenplay contest can create value for a writer’s IP and so meeting this request presented a...

03/04/2023

We're happy to announce our first for at Talentville, presented by screenwriting author and educator Mitch German. https://www.talentville.com/class/4 , THIS SUNDAY, April 9th at 9AM (LA Time!).

At the time of its release, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial was the highest grossing movie of all time. It solidified Steven Speilberg as one of the all time great and most successful directors. More importantly for screenwriters, it demonstrated a foundational lesson we must learn about creating truly g...