FrankenScript :: Lee Gabel's Screenwriting Journal/Blog

I am a certified movie fanatic and love behind the scene info. These three clips from the recent Denzel Washington / Ryan Reynolds thriller Safe House show many views from behind the scenes as the film was shot. Forget the amateur video caught from the sidelines, this is immersed in the nitty gritty production, right [...]

So at the beginning of the year, I ran across Scott Myers 1-2-7-14 plan. In a nutshell, Scott suggested to read 1 screenplay per week, watch 2 movies per week, write 7 pages per week and work 14 hours per week prepping a story. It doesn’t seem like a lot, but after doing it for [...]

Today marks two years since connecting with a talented Hollywood writer/producer. He has patiently read through multiple drafts of  several of my screenplays and offered comprehensive notes and suggestions all screenwriters would kill for. I kept everything completely professional and delivered, sometimes after agonizingly long periods due to day job conflicts. This feedback has prompted [...]

Anyone looking for screenwriting software but can’t afford to buy one? Try Trelby. It’s full-featured, multi-platform, free and open source. http://www.trelby.org/

As I head into 2012, I have realized that I need to focus as much as I can on all things related to screenwriting. I’ve managed to get reasonably far with minimal structure, relying only on self-discipline. But I have found that even with self-discipline, I face a constant battle with procrastination. It seems like [...]

Never thought I’d see the day when film cameras would no longer be made. This move solidifies the move toward a totally digital medium, and one that allows unprecedented access to all filmmakers. Now we have no reason not to go out and make that film. There are many options to choose from, including DSLRs, [...]