Circa 2021 Historical Screenplay Competition
CHSC awards “Sound of the Somme” (Short Screenplay) by Alexander Menu, Michael Vermaercke “Best Historical Screenplay”. Set during WWI, Sound of the Somme tells the story of the last day…
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Whether you want to write your own scripts or simply gain a deeper appreciation for the great stories you see unfold on the screen, Professor Angus Fletcher is here to…
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Writing Blockbuster Plots pulls back the curtain on story structure with step-by-step strategies and visuals that turn plotting and scene writing into a no-stress endeavor. Plotting a story filled with…
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Psychologist and author Dr. Linda Edelstein takes you beyond generic personality types and into the depths of the human psyche where you’re sure to find the resources you need to…
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The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to…
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There are 50+ Historical Films released in 2019. Here’s the list: The Iron Orchard Directed by Ty Roberts, Written by Ty Roberts and Gerry De Leon Transit Directed by Christian…
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Learn the art and science of creating historical themes, characters and plots.
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Celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.
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Mary Stuart’s attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.
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A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.
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There are 30+ historical films that came out in Theatres in 2018. Here’s a list of some of the films: The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara directed by Steven Spielberg; A…
read moreTo effectively develop your story, you’ll need to use effective elements and techniques. There are many elements and techniques to use with your subject in history, and you’ll find that…
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Present Age of Information 1957 Space Age 1947 Cold War Period 1945 Atomic Age 1939 World War Two 1919 Inter War Years 1914 World War One 1901 Edwardian Period 1837…
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Our Screenplay Competition opens Dec 1st this year. This gives our screenwriters from all over the world 11 months to prepare, brainstorm, research, write and craft their best historical screenplays…
read moreAny story told in any way, non-linear, not bound by a rule, can have as much impact as any story told linear, vice versa, as long as it has beginning,…
read moreTheme is a very important element in your story. Knowing the theme of your story is also knowing the transitional progression of your story in terms of characterization and plotting, although it’s something you can’t overemphasize, as it needs to remain true to your subject in history, as well as to its accuracy of facts.
read moreHistory As Subject
History manifests itself in different ways. It is part of our everyday lives whether it is easily recognized or it remains wholly unrecognized.
Taking history as subject is recognizing history as a conscious state. It is a difficult and monumental task. Luckily, it is bound by a rule, and as a rule, history must start from the present.
With history, with all its facts of life and time, film becomes much more and something else; the craft of screenwriting and filmmaking becomes a mere vehicle, where the driver has only the depth of facts to guide him, and not until then that he becomes conscious of his creative power.
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