What happens when the thing you love most begins to destroy you? Sound of Metal isn’t just a story about hearing loss, it’s a raw, compassionate portrait of addiction, identity, and the painful clarity that comes with learning to let go, rebuild, and sit in the silence of acceptance.

Fingleton shares insights about breaking into the industry with "The Survivalist," working with Game of Thrones star Liam Cunningham, and his philosophy of "going for the rafters" - making classics rather than programmers.

John Schramm and Danny Murray discuss the significant film tax incentive updates from California and Texas, marking a potential turning point for American film production.

Western cinephiles too often miss the brilliance unfolding beyond English-speaking screens. This curated list of 11 remarkable foreign-language screenplays- available in English—invites you to explore bold storytelling, rich cultural nuance, and the true global artistry of cinema.

Zach Cregger’s Weapons loads with eerie promise and fires off a chilling first act—but by the third, the barrel’s empty. What starts as razor-sharp horror slips into a muddled finale, raising more questions than it answers. A masterclass in setup... and a cautionary tale in payoff.

Film grants can be the key to turning your script into a finished film — without the debt. Let’s break down the best grants out there, what decision-makers really want, and how to craft a winning application that gets your story funded and seen.

Kevin Smith’s Chasing Amy goes beyond romance to explore human flaws with surprising depth. Leaving behind the crudeness of his earlier work, Smith tackles jealousy, identity, and toxic masculinity through the story of a comic book artist in love with someone outside his world. It's a raw, honest look at vulnerability and growth.

Three scripts. One life-changing production deal. Table reads, Lime$ rewards, and a shot to cast the next cult classic. The Waif made it—because you voted. Now it’s time to do it again. Watch, read, listen… then cast the vote that could launch cinema’s next breakout story.

John Schramm and Danny Murray discuss James Gunn's comments on unfinished screenplays, studio development problems, and advice for aspiring writers.

A killer shark, a grieving widower, a scheming Joker , what do they have in common? They nailed the first impression. From Pixar to Nolan, the best films hook us before the popcorn cools. Let’s dive into the art of the iconic opening scene, and why yours better be unforgettable.

As summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to revisit Jaws—the film that birthed the summer blockbuster, launched Spielberg’s career, and still thrills 50 years on. With its timeless themes, iconic July 4th setting, and unforgettable shark, Jaws remains a cultural and cinematic touchstone.

Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park isn’t just a cinematic triumph, it’s a brilliant study in adaptation and screenwriting. Unpack how the script distilled complex science into thrilling spectacle, balanced wonder with terror, and crafted one of cinema’s most enduring adventures.

Once a powerful storytelling tool, vague endings have become a common fixture in modern cinema, often substituting ambiguity for resolution. Examine when such endings enhance a film’s meaning and when they signal a troubling trend: symbolism over story, and praise over payoff.

Three screenplays. One production deal. And a thousand hopefuls whittled to just three razor-sharp finalists: Eric Landau’s riotous Mob Mentality, the eerie brilliance of Decomposer by Tabitha & Mason McDonald, and Andre Ford’s hauntingly bold Cooperville. Let the voting begin.

Danny Murray interviews CEO Oleg Saitskiy to announce that BAFTA-nominated director Steven Fingleton will direct "The Waif," the winning screenplay from Kinolime's first competition. Production begins Fall 2025, marking a major milestone for the audience-driven filmmaking platform.

What makes a screenplay truly great? It’s not merely sharp dialogue or memorable characters, it’s the careful weaving of structure, stakes, originality, and emotional depth. Explore the essential elements of screenwriting and elevate every page you write.

Before Ethan Hunt scaled skyscrapers or battled rogue AIs, Mission: Impossible launched as a taut, paranoia-fueled thriller rooted in betrayal and mistrust. With Final Reckoning in theaters, we rewind to the modest 1996 origin that sparked a $4B franchise, and still casts a long shadow.

From breakout script to bold vision, The Waif is officially on track, and Stephen Fingleton is at the helm. The BAFTA-nominated director joins forces with Kinolime’s first-ever competition winner for a daring, genre-bending debut that proves: the crowd can choose a cinematic knockout.

The Blacklist and Nicholl Fellowship partnership changes everything for screenwriters. Learn how new barriers affect independent writers and discover Kinolime's merit-based alternative approach.

Some of the most iconic screenplays didn’t just tell great stories, they broke the rules to do it. From nonlinear narratives to wild formatting, find out how boundary-pushing scripts rewrite the playbook, and why sometimes, breaking the rules is the rule.