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A Study on Script Dialogue with 9 Downloadable Screenplays for Examples
Looking to level up your script dialogue? We’re here to help with a crash course in sharp wit, heartfelt exchanges, and tension you can taste. From Double Indemnity to The Lobster, these scripts are your fast-track to crafting unforgettable lines.
My Kinolime Journey - A Story from Meara, A Runner-Up
Breaking into the world of screenwriting can feel like trying to pitch a rom-com to a room full of cynics—it’s an uphill battle riddled with rejection, self-doubt, and coffee stains on your latest draft. But what if there was a competition that didn’t just dangle the dream of Hollywood glitz, but actually put its money where its script is? Enter Kinolime.
How to Write a Script in 4 Steps
Writing a screenplay is an exciting journey that starts with more than just a quirky idea, it begins with a solid story concept that gives your characters purpose and meaningful conflicts to resolve. Remember, your script is not a finished product but a blueprint for a visually striking and emotionally compelling film.
What is a Spec Script? Breaking Down The Basics
Learn what a spec script is, why it's crucial for breaking into screenwriting, and how to write one that gets noticed. Includes expert tips and common mistakes to avoid.
Screenplay Examples for Every Genre: A Guide for Screenwriters
Learn how to write better screenplays through expert analysis of film scripts across genres. Includes examples from recent hits like The Holdovers, Barbie, and Past Lives, plus genre-specific writing tips.
Screenplay Format: A Step-by-Step Guide with Examples
Learn professional screenplay formatting: scene headings, dialogue, action lines, margins, and industry standards. Essential guide for aspiring screenwriters.
Empathy: The Writer's Most Powerful Tool
Discover how empathy enhances storytelling, character development, and audience engagement. Learn to wield this powerful tool in your writing.
Adapted Screenplay Meaning and the Art of Adaptation
Whether you’re struggling to adapt some of your favorite material or just a fan of adaptations, join us in exploring the world of adaptations as we outline strategies to start your own journey.
What is Genre in Film: Definition and Types of Film Genres
Explore the world of film genres, a place where trends aren’t fleeting, and rules are made to be broken.
How to Write a Great Logline
First impressions matter. This article discusses everything you need to know about loglines, from how to write them, to why they’re so important for your projects.
How To Write Scenes: The Anatomy of Scene Structure
In this article, we discuss perhaps the most important part of a script, the scene. Get between the lines, and discover all the elements of a great scene.
How to Read a Script: A Beginner's Guide
Learn the essentials of reading movie scripts like a pro. This guide breaks down key elements, formatting, and techniques for deeper analysis.
10 Famous Movie Scripts You Have to Read as a Screenwriter
Every great film starts with a great script. Read scripts that got it right to improve your own screenwriting. This article shares a list of the best screenplays to read if you're looking to become a better screenwriter and explains why you should be reading scripts as part of your craft.
The 12 Best Screenwriting Competitions to Enter in 2024
Find the best screenwriting competitions in 2024! This guide lists top contests, including Austin Film Festival, PAGE, Sundance, and Kinolime's unique contest.
The Kinolime Declaration: For the Love of Film
Attention Screenwriters and Film Lovers. Hear Our Call. This is why we decided to do this! This is us.
What Is Script Coverage? A Definitive Guide for Creatives
Dream of catching the eye of an agent, an exec, or a big-name company with your spec script? Getting to grips with Script Coverage is your first step towards making that dream a reality.
Top 5 Most Important Aspects of A Script
Top 5 most important aspects of a script that every screenwriter should know.
Tips for overcoming writer’s block
Writer’s block can be the absolute worst thing to find yourself dealing with as a screenwriter. Here are some tips for dealing with writer’s block and reboot your creativity.
Spice Up Your Story With Engaging Conflict
All stories need some kind of conflict; otherwise, they'd be pretty boring! But not all conflicts are created equal: some will pull more readers than others.
Why Setting is Important for Screenwriting
A setting is any environment where a story takes place. But the setting is more than just the scene of location. We are going to show what setting is and why it’s important for you to polish your settings in your screenwriting so that it shines through in the film production.