“I remember when we were doing the press for The Brother’s McMullen somebody in Fox Searchlight’s press department kept talking about the thing that’s going to help this movie—it’s the movie, but its [also] the story of the movie. They said any time you make a movie you should think about that—the other story you […]
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May
06
2015
 
Finding Your Filmmaking NichePosted by: screenwritingfromiowa in Screenwriting From IowaBack in 1995 filmmaker Edward Burns won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival with his debut film The Brother’s McMullen. In his new book Independent Ed he recounts what led to that success giving assists to various college classes, Syd Fields’ book Screenplay, The Foundations of Screenwriting, Robert McKee’s story structure seminar, and working as […]
May
04
2015
‘Who Cares If It’s Garbage?’—Edward BurnsPosted by: screenwritingfromiowa in Screenwriting From Iowa“My thing has always been—and I’m lucky—in that I like to write. Everyday, it’s not a problem. I do the same routine every morning; 9:30 I sit down and open the laptop until 1:30 I’m going. Doesn’t matter if I think it’s sh*t. If I’m in a groove, or it’s like pushing the boulder up […]
May
03
2015
‘Brother’s Blood’—A Case StudyPosted by: screenwritingfromiowa in Screenwriting From IowaMay your hands always be busy May your feet always be swift May you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift Forever Young lyrics by Bob Dylan A few days ago The Wrap announced a deal between actor Michael Mosley and Brother’s Blood author Scott Cawalti that left out one screenwriter that was about […] |
