National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts

Eddie Romero

Eddie Romero (July 7, 1924 – May 28, 2013) was a prolific and influential Filipino filmmaker who left a mark on both Philippine and international cinema. Recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines, Romero’s career spanned over six decades, during which he directed more than 50 feature films across various genres. Known for his minimalist yet precise directorial style, Romero gained acclaim for his historical epics, political dramas, and horror films. His work not only contributed significantly to the development of Philippine cinema but also garnered international attention, particularly for his English-language films that influenced later generations of filmmakers worldwide. Named National Artist of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2003, Romero’s legacy as a pivotal figure in Philippine cinema continues to inspire and influence.

Eddie Romero playlist

Eddie Romero, born Edgar Sinco Romero on July 7, 1924, in Dumaguete City, Philippines, was a distinguished Filipino film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was the son of José E. Romero, the first Philippine Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s, and Pilar...

dumaguete’s insta on eddie romero’s birthday, all in one

dumaguete.tourism Today is the 100th birth anniversary of Dumaguete filmmaker and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts EDDIE ROMERO. A 'FULL HOUSE'! Dumagueteños honor one of their own, the National Artist for Film and Broadcas Arts Eddie Romero, watching his...

Poe honors national artist for film Eddie Romero

Senator Grace Poe is persuading young Filipinos to include classic films by the late National Artist Eddie Romero in their movie to-watch list to better understand Philippine cinema and society....

Eddie Romero: A Life

July 7, 2024 By Ian Rosales Casocot Today, July 7, is the 100th birth anniversary of Dumaguete filmmaker and National Artist for Cinema and Broadcast Arts Eddie Romero. In celebration of this milestone, Dumaguete City has geared up for a series of events—including...

Memorabilia exhibit of National Artist Eddie Romero runs until August 18

Aside from unveiling the bust of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Eddie Romero at the Presidencia grounds to celebrate his 100th birth anniversary, the Dumaguete National Museum has organized a memorabilia exhibit in his hometown to commemorate his life,...

Tribute up for Dumaguete’s Nat’l Artist Eddie Romero

TRIBUTE. National and local officials will celebrate the life and works of Eddie Romero, National Artist for Film and Broadcast, in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental from July 5-7, 2024. The unveiling of a bronze bust of the Dumaguete native will highlight the...

Cinematic gems to be screened in celebration of National Artist Eddie Romero’s centennial birth anniversary

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — An artist’s legacy is an invaluable contribution to society and collective history – their art stands the test of time. For the late National Artist for Film Eddie Romero, his work lives on to be celebrated anew by generations and...

National artist Eddie Romero centennial celebration in Dumaguete City

Don’t miss these free activities in commemoration of National Artist Eddie Romero on July 5-7, 2024 in Dumaguete City!Born in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental in 1924, National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Eddie Romero will be celebrating his 100th birth...

ccp honors 100th birthday of national artist eddie romero with ‘aguila’

The Cultural Center of the Philippines in partnership with the Society of Filipino Archivists for Film (SOFIA), the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), and FPJ Archives presents CCP Cine Icons, which honors the 100th Birth Anniversary of the late National...

Filipino identity in a historical epic

By Brontë H. Lacsamana, Reporter Movie ReviewAguilaDirected by Eddie Romero TRUST Eddie Romero to construct big-budget, star-studded historical epics. To follow up the comedic period adventure Ganito Kami Noon… Paano Kayo Ngayon? with the...

Eddie Romero’s epic film to be re-exhibited this year

Ambassador Joe Romero was one of the guests in Kamuning Bakery’s Pan de Sal forum on Wednesday and one of the things he talked about was the epic film “Hari sa Hari, Lahi sa Lahi” (“King and Emperor” as international title), a Philippine-China co-production film...

This Is How We Were, How Are You Now? / Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?

1976 | 2h 16min | Directed by Eddie Romero | Written by Roy Iglesias & Eddie Romero SynopsisSet at the turn of the 20th century during the end of the Spanish colonial period, the Philippine Revolution and the subsequent arrival of the American colonizers,...

1976 Eddie Romero classic film “Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?” in clearer and better high definition (HD), now showing in seven cinemas in Metro Manila

Filipino viewers can now watch the multi-awarded Filipino historical drama “Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?” in clearer and better high definition (HD) format as its digitally restored and re-mastered version hits theaters this week and will be shown in seven...

Alamon: “Ganito kami noon, ganito pa rin ngayon”

THE passing of the great Filipino director Eddie Romero last week is a sad occasion for Philippine cinema and for the nation as well. Among the giants in Filipino film, he stands in the company of Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, and Mike de Leon - film makers who...

Eddie Romero’s son recalls memories of his dad

Filmmaker and National Artist Eddie Romero, 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, due to cardiopulmonary arrest.Eddie was hailed as National Artist for Cinema and Broadcast Arts in 2003 and was known for his films, which dealt with issues on Philippine culture and...

Chanda remembers Tito Eddie, a beloved mentor

BEFORE they worked together, Chanda said, she would run into Eddie only in family reunions. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHANDA ROMERO In a string of text messages to the Inquirer, acclaimed actress Chanda Romero paid tribute to her uncle, National Artist (for Film and Broadcast...

Eddie Romero, an indie to the end

Last year, during the week of Cinemalaya, I found myself waiting out screening times at the Greenbelt 3 Figaro, and over a cup of coffee and cram-writing I would see Eddie Romero.He would sit outside, usually alone, with a cup of coffee, a cigarette, and the day’s...

Award-winning director Eddie Romero dies at 88

Eddie Romero By Ed Uy/Manila Times Award-winning director and national artist for Cinema and Broadcast Arts, Eddie Romero, died at the Saint Luke’s Medical Centre. He was 88. According to his son, director Joey Romero, his father had been in and out of the hospital...

National Artist Eddie Romero dies

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – National Artist Eddie Romero died Tuesday, May 28 at 9pm. His passing was confirmed by son Joey Romero in an Inquirer interview. In a text message to Rappler, the younger Romero said his father died of a cardiopulmonary...

A tribute to Eddie Romero

MANILA, Philippines - He was the oldest in the crowd. Seated among an ambitious batch of wide-eyed graduates of a Mowelfund course was Eddie Romero, the venerated veteran filmmaker of such works as Aguila and Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon? ...

Eddie Romero’s films gratefully remembered

Eddie Romero’s films gratefully remembered | Inquirer Entertainment By: Nestor U. Torre Philippine Daily Inquirer / 10:53 PM May 31, 2013 By his own puckish recollection, National Artist for Film Eddie Romero, who left us earlier this week at age 88, was...

Eddie Romero: Legendary Filipino Director Remembered

Eddie Romero. Eddie Romero dies: Filipino filmmaker best known for his exploitation horror and action movies Eddie Romero, one of most best-known Filipino filmmakers, died of prostate cancer on Tuesday, May 28. Romero was 88. Named a National Artist of the Philippines...

Tribute Held for National Artist Eddie S. Romero

Silliman University honored the late National Artist for Cinema and Broadcast Arts Mr. Eddie S. Romero in a tribute service held December 2 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. Family and friends were present during the event that also marked the opening of...

EDDIE ROMERO: Portrait of National Artist as Film Director

One thing that sets the Philippines apart from other countries is its cinema. Most of the produced films — from the past to the present — give us a glimpse of the culture of how Filipinos live and change through the times. They are actually the mirror of Filipinos and...

NCCA statement on the passing of National Artist Eddie Romero

This content was originally published by The Philippine Star following its editorial guidelines. Philstar.com hosts its content but has no editorial control over it. MANILA, Philippines - The nation mourns the passing of National Artist for film...

R.I.P. – Filipino Film Director Eddie Romero

It is with sad news that I report the passing of great Filipino film director and producer, Eddie Romero. It is reported that Romero passed away Tuesday night at the age of 88. The director was reportedly in and out of the hospital since May 18 due to...

Quentin Tarantino: I’m a big fan of RP movies

It’s been 15 years since Quentin Tarantino’s first film, Reservoir Dogs, exploded onto screens at the Sundance Film Festival. And it’s been 13 years since Pulp Fiction took the Palme d’Or at Cannes. So it may strike the 44-year-old filmmaker as a bit amusing that he’s...

Tarantino in the Philippines

From The Quentin Tarantino Archives This is a transcript of an interview originally posted at ABS/CBN Date: August 12, 2007 QT recently attended the Cinemanila Film Festival in The Phillipines. While there he was interviewed about his films, his favorite films...

The Untold Story of The Twilight People, the Popular Filipino-American Horror Film of the ’70s

When discussing the international reputation of Filipino cinema, artists like Lino Brocka and Lav Diaz often take up most of the oxygen. However, Eddie Romero stands as one of the first Filipino filmmakers to take stock abroad. With a...

Terror is a Man (Blu-ray Review)

The Blood Island series encompasses four low budget horror ventures made in the Philippines by directors Gerardo de Leon and Eddie Romero throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. The four films, Terror is a Man, Brides of Blood, Mad Doctor of...

Horror Highlights: TALES OF BLOOD ISLAND, STREAM, SCREWDRIVER

TALES OF BLOOD ISLAND Kickstarter: "Body horror director and producer of the Re-Animator zombie franchise, Brian Yuzna; Sam Sherman of Independent-International Pictures Corp; and Dave Sehring of Drive-In-Sanity Films have teamed up for another BLOOD ISLAND...

Not really a big fan of FPJ, but I can’t get enough of this movie

Aguila (1980) dir. Eddie Romero 3h30m long and I was glued on the screen throughout the whole movie. Easily my favorite FPJ picture. Truly, a masterful work of art by Eddie Romero. Merong mga pelikula na after mo panoorin eh, mabilis mo langad agad malimutan. At meron...

Twilight People (Blu-ray Review)

Twilight People (aka Island of the Twilight People) is director Eddie Romero’s second attempt at an Island of Dr. Moreau type story without actually acknowledging it (the previous film being Terror is a Man). Shot in the Philippines and...

Journey To Blood Island: Severin Films Presents Four Films By Eddie Romero

Eddie Romero had been working in the Filipino film industry for a decent stretch of time – mostly as a writer, penning comedies and comic book flicks – when he received a call from doctor-turned-actor Gerardo "Gerry" de León. De León had read one of Romero's early...

Brides of Blood (Blu-ray Review)

The Passionate Strangers: Remembering Eddie Romero’s film starring Valora Noland

National Artist Eddie Romero’s The Passionate Strangers, set in Dumaguete in the mid-‘60s, starred Valora Noland. The actress, we later read, would star in episodes of Star Trek, opposite the lovestruck Captain Kirk, a.k.a. William Shatner, where they are suffering...

Blood Island Collection, The (Blu-ray Review)

Mad Doctor of Blood Island (Blu-ray Review)

BLACK MAMA, WHITE MAMA (1973) | Horror Cult Films

BLACK MAMA, WHITE MAMA (1973)Directed by Eddie RomeroOn Dual Format from Arrow Video After being locked up in a Filipino womens rehabilitation centre for minor crime, revolutionist Karen and hooker Lee manage to escape whilst being transported for...

Blu-ray Review: Eddie Romero’s Black Mama, White Mama on Arrow Video – Slant Magazine

It became a key reference point for postmodern mash-up artists, but the film’s socio-political jungle is not all fun-and-grindhouse games. The racial tension inherent in Black Mama, White Mama’s title is immediately complicated by the film’s opening sequence, as a...

Eddie Romero – Amazon

Director, Writer, Producer, Actor Born July 7, 1924 in Dumaguete City, Philippines Amazon Eddie Romero, who initially used the screen name 'Enrique Moreno' early in his directing career, was born July 7 1924 in Dumaguete City. He is the son of Pilar Cinco, a school...

Eddie Romero – Letterboxd

Eddie Romero (born July 7, 1924) is an acclaimed and influential Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter, considered one of the finest in the Cinema of the Philippines. Romero was named National Artist of the Philippines in 2003. His career spans three...

Eddie Romero – IMDB

Eddie Romero, who initially used the screen name 'Enrique Moreno' early in his directing career, was born July 7 1924 in Dumaguete City. He is the son of Pilar Cinco, a school teacher, and José E. Romero, a former congressman, Secretary of Education, and Philippine...

Eddie Romero – Wikipedia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For the baseball player and coach, see Ed Romero. In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Sinco and the surname or paternal family name is Romero. Eddie...

Posters

2008 Teach me to love

2007 Faces of love

1988 White force

1988 A case of honor

1993 Noli me tangere

1987 Hari sa hari

1982 Desire

1981 Kamakalawa

1980 Aguila

1977 Banta ng kahapon

1977 Sinong kapiling sinong kasiping

1977 Sudden death

1976 Ganito kami noon

1974 Savage sisters

1973 Beyond Atlantis

When two troublemaking female prisoners (one a revolutionary, the other a former harem-girl) can’t seem to get along, they are chained together and extradited for safekeeping. The women, still chained together, stumble, stab, and cat-fight their way across the wilderness, igniting a bloody shootout between gangsters and a group of revolutionaries.

1973 Black Mama, White Mama

1972 The woman hunt

1972 Twilight people

1971 Beast of the yellow night

1970 Beast of blood

1969 Mad doctor of blood island

1968 Manila open city

1968 Brides of blood

1966 Wanted Johnny L

1966 The passionate strangers

1965 The ravagers

1964 Cordillera

1964 Moro witch doctor

1964 The walls of hell

1962 Lost battalion

1963 The raiders of Leyte Gulf

1958 Day of the trumpet

1958 The kidnappers

1957 Bicol express

1954 May bakas ang lumipas

1953 Maldita

1953 May isang tsuper ng taksi

1953 Ang asawa kong americana

1952 Buhay alamang

1951 Kasintahan sa pangarap

1948 Ang selosa

Notes on Screenwriting & Storytelling

Act design – Robert McKee

McKee, Robert. Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting. Regan Books, 1997 Progressive Complications Complications increase conflict, forcing characters to face greater antagonistic forces. Points of no return eliminate lesser actions...

Pilot DNA and beats – Jamie Nash

Identify Story Type: Decide if your pilot is a premise or non-premise pilot. Choose stories that highlight your show's unique situation and challenge norms. Focus on a Key Story Chunk: For a premise pilot, focus on a story segment between your Opening Image and Break...

The wonky laws of pilot physics – Jamie Nash

Understand the Challenge: Crafting a pilot script is difficult; it must introduce your show, characters, and potential while being engaging and unique. Pilot Functions: A pilot should serve as a promise, a first date, a set-up, a launchpad, and a cathartic story,...

Best third acts, endings, lines

The Godfather Michael Corleone’s Baptism: Michael becomes the godfather of his sister’s child, symbolizing his complete transformation. Simultaneous Assassinations: As the baptism proceeds, Michael’s men execute a series of hits on the heads of the rival families....

Tips to help readers remember names and distinguish characters

1. Distinctive Names and Traits Unique Names: Choose character names that are distinct, easy to pronounce, and phonetically different from one another to avoid confusion. Avoid using names like "John" and "Jon." Physical Traits: Highlight unique physical features or...

Rewriting – Jim Mercurio

Tips for Writing and Rewriting Your Script Writing Phase Tips Explore Characters and Plot: Embrace discoveries about characters and plot twists. Deeply explore backstories and create nuances. Be open to changing the structure as new insights emerge. Commit to...

Concept, theme, visuals, breaking rules – Mercurio

Concept in Screenwriting Define a Clear Concept: Establish a high-concept story that can be pitched in one or two sentences. This should highlight the central conflict and potential developments. Create a Strong Hook: Develop an immediate attention-grabber that...

Character Development and Writing Dilemmas

Creating compelling characters and engaging stories requires a deep understanding of character flaws, growth, and dilemmas. This guide provides a comprehensive list of tips to help you develop complex, relatable characters whose internal conflicts drive your narrative...

14 Steps to a Better Screenplay – Jim Mercurio

This guide aims to enhance your screenplay writing by implementing 14 key steps. These steps incorporate the major principles of effective storytelling, scene construction, and character development. By following these steps, you can improve your scenes immediately...

indecent exposition – don’t tell

In cinematic storytelling, the power of visuals often surpasses that of dialogue, creating a more immersive and engaging experience for the audience. Screenwriters and directors must master the art of conveying emotions, actions, and character development through...

Dialogue – Jim Mercurio

Effective dialogue goes beyond mere conversation; it serves the story and scene by being a compressed and purposeful version of real-life speech. It’s more about the beats than the actual words, like in the classic scene from "On the Waterfront" where Terry's lament...

Non-dialogue: using visuals

Visual Storytelling over Dialogue: Movies rely heavily on visuals to tell the story. Effective storytelling uses actions, body language, and interactions with the environment rather than just dialogue. Replacing Dialogue with Visual Actions: Use visual beats to...

Reversals: The Essence of Surprise

Surprises, often called plot twists, turning points, or events, are crucial in storytelling. My favorite term is "reversal," highlighting the shift from buildup to surprise. Regardless of genre, a well-crafted reversal shares structural similarities. It's not just...

The Story of a Scene: Beat by Beat – Jim Mercurio

Scenes are the building blocks of screenplays, each focused on a single action and culminating in a change. Scene length varies by genre, and scenes must be unified by time and space, unfolding in real time. A scene's climax should bring about significant change,...

dialogue and subtext

1. Importance of Subtext: Dialogue should reflect how people communicate in real life—rarely straightforward. Characters often withhold information, hide emotions, and avoid certain topics, creating a layer of subtext beneath their spoken words. This underlying...

Using Dialogue to Write Emotion

Using Dialogue to Write Emotion Writing Dialogue to Reveal Emotions Effective dialogue combines verbal and nonverbal communication to reveal a character's emotional state. The way characters communicate—through words, body language, and vocal cues—can deepen...

from Emotion Thesaurus, ch 1-2

The Power of Emotion Emotion is fundamental to successful novels across all genres, driving characters' decisions, actions, and words, which in turn propel the story. Without emotion, plots become unengaging, and readers lose interest. Readers seek emotional...

science of storytelling

The science of storytelling has been a subject of increasing interest and research in recent years, as scholars explore how and why stories have such a powerful effect on the human brain. Here is a review of the key findings from the literature on the science of...

top tips from wired for a story by Lisa Cron

top 15 writing tips from "Wired for Story" by Lisa Cron: Hook Readers Early: Start with a compelling first sentence to draw readers in immediately. Understand the Brain's Desire: Stories should satisfy the brain's craving for information and understanding. Focus on...

The Importance of “Why” in Storytelling

Essence of Drama: Drama arises from characters facing the consequences of their actions. Protagonist's Motivation: Understanding why a conflict matters to the protagonist is crucial. The story is about the protagonist's internal changes, not just external events....

Lisa Cron – Story Genius – What If broken

"Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining" provides a structured approach to developing a compelling story by leveraging personal experiences and emotional connections. The process begins with identifying the initial spark of the idea,...

8 plot structures in 1 – multiple choice

Act I: Setup (1% – 25%) Introduction: Ordinary World: Establish the protagonist’s normal life and environment. Theme Stated: Introduce the central theme subtly or explicitly. Inciting Incident/Catalyst: An event that disrupts the protagonist’s ordinary world and sets...

every structure ever made

Jul 4, 2024 Made a chart that combines every story structure ever : r/writing (reddit.com)

Chris Vogler Essence of Storytelling Masterclass Handout

It has occurred to me that when I need to distribute handouts for my classes and presentations, I can simply post them here and direct people to chrisvogler.wordpress.com so they can read, save or print them as desired. So here, and in the previous couple of posts,...

Writing drafts 1 and 2

Jul 3, 2024 from Inside the Room Getting Started with Your First Draft Trust Your Instincts: Believe in your story and your ability to tell it. Be Flexible: Understand that your script will evolve as you write. Be Concise: Focus on what’s important and avoid...

Act 2

Jul 2, 2024 Key Points on Mid-Point: Definition of Mid-Point: The Mid-Point is a crucial turning point in Act II of a screenplay. It connects the first and second halves of Act II. Typically occurs around page 60 in a standard 120-page script. Purpose of the...

How to Treatment

Jul 2, 2024 Syd Field guidance on writing a screenplay treatment, focusing on the importance of understanding and articulating the story’s core elements. Need for clarity and conciseness in the treatment, which should outline the plot in a structured manner, breaking...

Syd Field – Plot Points

Jul 2, 2024 Act I – Set-Up: Introduction to Characters and World: Establishing the protagonist’s ordinary world and daily life. Introducing key characters and their relationships. Setting up the protagonist’s goals and motivations. Inciting Incident: An event that...

James Scott Bell’s 14 signposts

Jul 2, 2024 Act I Disturbance Key Points: The story begins with an immediate disturbance that disrupts the protagonist’s ordinary world. This should be a compelling event that hooks the reader by introducing trouble or conflict right away. Importance: The...

structures and beats of scripts that elevate

Jun 15, 2024 Schindler’s List Act I: Setup Ordinary World: Oskar Schindler arrives in Krakow, Poland, aiming to profit from the war by employing Jewish workers in his factory. Call to Adventure: Schindler sees an opportunity to exploit Jewish labor and starts...

Make them cry

Creating moments that make readers or viewers cry from joy or awe involves a delicate balance of emotional buildup, relatable experiences, and profound revelations. Here are specific techniques to achieve this effect: Transformation and Redemption: Showing a...

Structure for growth and change

Jun 15, 2024 Creating a narrative that inspires people to feel they want to become better and do better things involves focusing on themes of growth, redemption, and the positive impact of personal change. Here’s a synthesis and reorganization of the various story...

Story structures – five syntheses

Jun 15, 2024 1. Universal Four-Act Structure Combining elements from different structures into a cohesive four-act framework that emphasizes key plot points and character development. Act I: Setup Ordinary World (Campbell): The hero’s normal life before the adventure...

Story structures by the book

Jun 15, 2024 Hero’s Journey (Joseph Campbell) Ordinary World: The hero’s normal life before the adventure begins. Call to Adventure: The hero is presented with a challenge or quest. Refusal of the Call: The hero hesitates or declines the adventure. Meeting the...

McKee – Story – Problems and Solutions

Jun 13, 2024 General Tips for Storytelling Maintain Audience Interest: Capture and sustain interest through time and reward it at the climax. Balance curiosity and concern to appeal to both intellect and emotion. Use Curiosity Effectively: Create open questions and...

Gap in progression

Jun 9, 2024 Concept Overview: The gap in progression is a narrative technique where the protagonist’s actions lead to unforeseen antagonistic forces, creating a gap between their expectations and reality. This forces the protagonist to adapt and take more significant...

Character questionnaire

Jun 4, 2024 Basic Information: Full Name: Age: Nationality: Background/Origin: Family and Relationships: Family members: Relationship with others Significant relationships outside the family Personality Traits: Key personality traits (e.g., introverted/extroverted,...

Top 20 on Character and Plot

Jun 9, 2024 Top 20 on Character Character Arc: Ensure characters undergo significant growth or change throughout the story. Relatability: Make protagonists likable or relatable to engage the audience’s empathy. Detailed Backstory: Develop comprehensive biographies to...

Top 20 from Top 20 books on writing for TV

Jun 9, 2024 Based on the top recommendations from various books on writing for television, here are the consolidated top 20 to 30 recommendations for aspiring TV writers: Concept and Idea Development Start with a Strong Concept: Develop a marketable and unique concept...

Top 25 from Top 20 books on storytelling

Jun 9, 2024 Here are 25 top tips and recommendations drawn from the 20 essential books on storytelling and screenwriting: Master Story Structure: Understand the fundamentals of story structure, such as the three-act structure (Syd Field) or the Hero’s Journey (Joseph...

Screenwriting 101 by Angus Fletcher

Jun 9, 2024 Top 25 tips from “Screenwriting 101”: Reverse Engineering: Identify the cognitive effect you want your script to have and trace it back to its story components to understand how to achieve it. Story World Rules: Establish clear and simple rules for your...

Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques – James Hynes

Jun 9, 2024 Top 20 tips from Writing Great Fiction by James Hynes Start with a Strong Premise: Ensure your story has a compelling idea that can sustain interest throughout the narrative. Understand Your Characters: Develop characters that are complex and...

Show Bible

Jun 9, 2024 A show bible, also known as a series bible, is a comprehensive document that outlines all the essential details about a television series. It serves as a blueprint for the show, ensuring consistency and providing a reference for writers, producers, and...

Scene construction, hero’s journey, 5-point finale

June 9, 2024 Scene construction is a critical component of effective storytelling in television writing. Here are some key elements and principles of scene construction, drawing on insights from various sources: Essential Elements of a Scene Objective: Each scene...

Notes on screenwriting

May 30, 2024 Aaron Sorkin Second draft, write the story over retype the whole thing Withhold information Build suspense◦ from fam but not audience (in on it) don’t just surprise◦ from both audience & often family Problem solving Arcs and sequences Plot twist –...