Ask BlueCat Videos
Over our history, BlueCat’s often been asked questions from our community, topics ranging from script formatting, improving dialogue or finding representation. BlueCat founder and judge Gordy Hoffman attempts to answers your questions in our video feature, Ask BlueCat.
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Screenwriting Advice Video #24
“I’ve written a great short script. What different routes are there (or
could there potentially be) to production?”
Screenwriting Advice Video #23
“They’re already making my screenplay. After spending 6 months on a script, I learned a movie was in production with not only a similar concept, but my title as well. What can I do?”
Screenwriting Advice Video #22
“Screenplay Criticism without Suggestions?”
“What’s the benefit of notes if no suggestions for solutions are offered?”
Screenwriting Advice Video #21
“Do Screenwriting How-to Books Work?”
“With the ridiculous proliferation of screenwriting how-to-books in the market amongst other forms of media offering help by script gurus have you seen any common mistakes or formulas that are leading burgeoning screenwriters down the wrong path?”
Screenwriting Advice Video #20
“How long does it take to write a great screenplay?”
Screenwriting Advice Video #19
Writers often wonder whether they need to attend film school to learn screenwriting.
“ Should I go to film school?”
Screenwriting Advice Video #18
“How do you take a wide variety of notes on your screenplay?”
“How do you reconcile a number of different takes on your work?”
Screenwriting Advice Video #17
”How do I win a screenplay competition?”
Screenwriting Advice Video #16
Using the Active Voice:
“I’ve learned to write in an active voice, to avoid using words ending in “ing” and all forms of “being” (is, are, etc.), but most produced screenplays ignore this. What is a spec screenwriter to do?”
Screenwriting Tips Video #15
Developing the first act of two strong characters
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