Tag: entertainment industry

The Power of Shorts: How and why you should write short films

Most screenwriters jump straight into features or pilots when they start their journey of learning how to write a script. But an alternative to starting your screenwriting journey is to write a short film. Tackling a 90+ page feature or writing a tv pilot that sets up an entire series can be daunting and difficult for new writers. While telling any kind of story is difficult, a short film forces you to keep things small, intentional, and visual, which are tools you must master in order to become a professional in this business. So, let’s go over the how and why you should try writing short films.

Why Starz is good for Black folks…

Let’s just face it; Networks have a hard time with African-American programming. There is a thin line between comedy and shucking-and-jiving. The line becomes even thinner between drama and gospel stage plays.

Writing Staff Titles… What does it all mean?

We want the titles to be super cool and meaningful… I hate to burst your bubble but that’s what I’m here for. Writing staff titles equal seniority and only a little bit more responsibility. But like other things in Hollywood, for some, it’s just a title.

What John Ridley did right…but it doesn’t mean I like it.

Ok… so I wasn’t like a super fan of American Crime like the rest of the world was. I actually didn’t watch it until a few weeks ago. I know, I know. How can I be a TV fanatic and not be up to date on what’s trending…crucify me later.

The question is, Who won’t boycott the Oscars and What shade will be thrown their way?

Alright, sooo… I talk about diversity a lot. BECAUSE IT MATTERS. But I don’t really know where I stand on the #OscarssoWhite issue. I’m really only writing about it because it’s trending and I should have an opinion. So, I’ll make it up as I go. Here goes nothing.