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Watch this video for a demonstration of “How To Sell a Screenplay”. To complete the task, you will need:

An original screenplay
A copy of the latest Hollywood Creative Directory
Script-writing software (optional) (optional) (optional) (optional) (optional)

Get started with the first step: Write and revise an entire script. Unless you already have a reputation, you won’t be able to sell a treatment, a synopsis, or anything else but a full, complete script. In the industry, this is known as a “spec” script.

For the complete guide, go to http://www.howcast.com/videos/217933-How-To-Sell-a-Screenplay

Also check out Howcast for other do it yourself videos from CinemaSlam and more videos in the Screenwriting category.

How can you contribute? Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/new or apply to the Howcast Emerging Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmakers/apply

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For Exact Theaters And Showtimes Check The Official Website: http://www.banksyfilm.com

Exit Through the Gift Shop, the first film by renowned graffiti artist Banksy, became the hottest ticket at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival where it made its world debut. Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can be seen on walls from post—hurricane New Orleans to the separation barrier on the Palestinian West Bank. Fiercely guarding his anonymity to avoid prosecution, Banksy has so far resisted all attempts to be captured on film. Exit Through the Gift Shop tells the incredible true story of how an eccentric French shop keeper turned documentary maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner with spectacular results. The film contains exclusive footage of Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Invader and many of the worlds most infamous graffiti artists at work, on walls and in interview. As Banksy describes it, Its basically the story of how one man set out to film the un—filmable. And failed

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Top 7 books I recommend to write the perfect screenplay.

I have been mentoring film makers for years (some whom have gone on to receive Academy and Emmy Award nominations…and also have worked with Academy Award winning writers to help them re-structure their screenplays) and this video shares my list of what I feel is the short list of some of the most important books you need to guide you on your journey to write great screenplays.

First lesson: There’s No such thing as a perfect screenplay…

Second Lesson: Nobody in Hollywood knows anything…

In the words of one of the great screenplay writers, William Golden, “Nobody knows anything.” He meant, nobody in Hollywood knows anything. And he’s right.

So my recipe is going to be different than someone else’s …I am not an expert…because there is no such thing…and there is no such thing as a perfect screenplay…but you can come close if you know some ancient secrets.

There is a big difference between perfection and excellence.

This recipe is the same list I give out to film makers I mentor.

People say its who you know that is going to make you a success… I say if you write a great screenplay that could be the cornerstone for a great film…the people you need to know will find you.

Creating a great screenplay from an idea you have in your head is like taking a lump of coal and refining it into a diamond.

That diamond has many facets and those facets represent not only the steps in your journey to find the treasure at the end of your screenplay…but the steps you take to transform an untruth you are holding about yourself and the world.

A great screenplay is just the map you pass onto others about a successful personal internal adventure you wish to share with the world.

Storytelling is your birthright.

Storytelling began around the camp fire thousands of years ago…it is time to bring storytelling back to your neighborhood…where ever that neighborhood is in the world.

Writing a great screenplay is not just about “writing” a great story…it’s about “living” a great story.

We all need to share our stories if we are going to create the compassion, empathy and understanding which is necessary to create a peaceful planet.

Tell your truth and you set the world free.

Write On!

Wishing You A Great Journey!

Peace and Blessings,
Sharon A. Fox
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Learn how to start your screenplay with expert tips on screenplay and script writing in this free video series.

Expert: Tony Ramirez
Bio: Tony Ramirez produces cutting-edge websites, graphics, and videos. He has over 11 years experience in multimedia production, including movies, commercials, and other venues.
Filmmaker: Adolph Ramirez

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Finding a screenplay agent is difficult and involves writing a great script that starts a bidding war, or getting an agent to notice one done by a smaller production company. Utilize smaller companies to generate buzz about a script and inspire interest from screenplay agents with ideas from an independent filmmaker in this free video on the film industry.

Expert: Nathan Boehme
Contact: nathans-reel.com
Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor who currently lives and works in Los Angeles, Calif.
Filmmaker: Nathan Boehme

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Learn how to write the story for your screenplay with expert tips on screenplay and script writing in this free video series.

Expert: Tony Ramirez
Bio: Tony Ramirez produces cutting-edge websites, graphics, and videos. He has over 11 years experience in multimedia production, including movies, commercials, and other venues.
Filmmaker: Adolph Ramirez

Duration : 0:1:59

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Learn how to space and create margins for your screenplay with expert tips on screenplay and script writing in this free video series.

Expert: Tony Ramirez
Bio: Tony Ramirez produces cutting-edge websites, graphics, and videos. He has over 11 years experience in multimedia production, including movies, commercials, and other venues.
Filmmaker: Adolph Ramirez

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