by Hunter Lee Hughes | Jul 23, 2020 | Making a Movie. Step by Step.
If you’re getting notes that readers don’t believe in your characters’ actions or that you don’t understand a certain region or culture or fail to master the basics of a character’s occupation, it’s time to do some research! Here...
by Hunter Lee Hughes | Jul 22, 2020 | Making a Movie. Step by Step.
Should I register my script with the WGA or copyright it….or both? Although you should consult with an entertainment attorney before making a decision about whether to copyright your screenplay or register it with the WGA, Hunter opens up about his process to...
by Hunter Lee Hughes | Jul 20, 2020 | Making a Movie. Step by Step.
How do you deal with script notes? What are the most common notes to receive and how do you handle them? There’s no way around it. Receiving feedback on your screenplay can be humbling, especially if it’s on the heels of an experience of script euphoria...
by Hunter Lee Hughes | Jul 17, 2020 | Making a Movie. Step by Step.
Have you ever had a bad case of script euphoria? What is script euphoria, anyway? Script Euphoria is a colloquial term for the rush of satisfaction felt by a screenwriter after completing a draft. It’s hormonal, akin to the shift in perspective about the world...
by Hunter Lee Hughes | Jul 15, 2020 | Making a Movie. Step by Step.
In this latest episode, Hunter relays some of the screenwriting lessons taught to him by Mardik Martin, who co-wrote MEAN STREETS and RAGING BULL. He outlines Mardik’s beliefs about screenwriting including his opinions on Andrew Sarris, Lajos Egri and SAVE THE...
by Hunter Lee Hughes | Jul 7, 2020 | Making a Movie. Step by Step.
Hunter dives into City Lights, as part of the process of selecting five films to use as inspiration for the new feature film. WARNING: SPOILERS! In this video, Hunter discusses The Tramp as a classic static character in film, and the notable performance of Harry...
