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Hollywood How-To
From sell-out panels to one-on-one interviews, the Writers Guild Foundation follows every major writer and trend in film and TV. Check out our collection of over 80 not-to-be-missed titles.
 Writers on Genre 2012: Action Adventure and Thriller $5.00
 
Format: Online Video Date: Jun 28, 2012The first installment of our WRITERS ON GENRE series brings together five celebrated action/adventure craftsmen, in a panel moderated by F.X Feeney. They'll share valuable intel on how to put believable characters into extraordinary situations. |
 Writing and Selling The Killer Spec $25.00 per panel
Format: Online Video Date: Jun 23, 2012
At our 2012 craft workshop, four expert panels will explore the current entertainment industry landscape, focusing on how to craft a spec screenplay that'll catch the eyes of agents, producers, managers and executives. We'll discuss how to craft a well-plotted story with a great beginning and a memorable ending; how to go about selling it; and how some writers choose to produce their work on their own. |
 NEW GIRL - Executive Producers and Writers Brett Baer, Dave Finkel, Liz Meriwether $5.99
Format: Online Video Date: Apr 26, 2012Join Executive Producers and Writers Brett Baer, Dave Finkel, and Liz Meriwether for an evening discussion about their hit show, NEW GIRL. The second half of the evening will include questions from the audience. Followed by a reception, parking included. |
 Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck on THE LIVES OF OTHERS – Anatomy of a Script $9.99
Format: Online Video Date: Apr 18, 2012Join Winnie Holzman (Wicked, My So-Called Life) and Robin Schiff (Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion) as they engage FLORIAN HENCKEL VON DONNERSMARCK in an in-depth, talk show-styled discussion about THE LIVES OF OTHERS. THE LIVES OF OTHERS will be explored from earliest inception through final cut. The focus is on the writing process – how the writer got that idea, how he developed it, and how he approaches his work. The second half of the evening will include questions from you, the audience. |
 NURSE JACKIE: SCRIPT BREAKDOWN $4.99
Format: Online Video Date: Apr 11, 2012The creators of NURSE JACKIE show how they create an episode and a season. |
 Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King - Anatomy of a Script $9.99
Format: Online Video Date: Apr 4, 2012Join Winnie Holzman (Wicked, My So-Called Life) and Robin Schiff (Romy & Michele's High School Reunion) as they engage LISA KUDROW and MICHAEL PATRICK KING in an in-depth, talk show-styled discussion about THE COMEBACK. THE COMEBACK will be explored from earliest inception through final cut. The focus is on the writing process - how the writers got that idea, how they developed it, and how they approach their work. The second half of the evening will include questions from you, the audience. |
Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King Q&A
Date: Apr 4, 2012
Join Winnie Holzman (Wicked, My So-Called Life) and Robin Schiff (Romy & Michele's High School Reunion) as they engage LISA KUDROW and MICHAEL PATRICK KING in an in-depth, talk show-styled discussion about THE COMEBACK. THE COMEBACK will be explored from earliest inception through final cut. The focus is on the writing process - how the writers got that idea, how they developed it, and how they approach their work. The second half of the evening will include questions from you, the audience. Watch the Q&A Session here. |
 Alex Gansa and Howard Gordon: Anatomy of a Script $9.99
Format: Online Video Date: Apr 3, 2012HOMELAND executive producers – creators Alex Gansa & Howard Gordon talk, with Robin Schiff, about creating their masterpiece. |
 John Logan $9.99
Format: Online Video Date: Mar 22, 2012John Logan has not one, but three films currently in circulation: Hugo, Coriolanus and Rango. Other notable credits include Gladiator, The Last Samurai, Star Trek: Nemesis, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and The Aviator. |
 RUSSELL GEWIRTZ - ANATOMY OF A SCRIPT - PART TWO
Format: Online Video Date: Mar 21, 2012Q&A with Russell Gewirtz, writer of INSIDE MAN |