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CASABLANCA (1942): The Thematic Argument
Make your story stronger by understanding the thematic argument in Casablanca ! CASABLANCA: Love, Sacrifice, and All Those Gin Joints!...
Apr 254 min read
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How to Hire a Screenwriter
Tips and resources for how to hire a screenwriter.
Apr 194 min read
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ALIENS (1986): The Thematic Argument
The thematic argument in ALIENS (1986) screenplay by James Cameron. A look at how a unique view of the thematic argument makes each character stand out from the rest.
Apr 155 min read
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Thematic Arguments in Movies
Thematic arguments in movies. How the A-story and B-story can thematically reflect and intertwine with one another to make a story stronger.
Jul 12, 20235 min read
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Image Nation Abu Dhabi to co-produce CATSAWAY!
CATSAWAY, the animated feature film I was hired to develop, is finally a GO now that Image Nation Abu Dhabi has joined the team! “The...
Apr 7, 20213 min read
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Logline Examples and Guides
Logline examples and tons of tips to help you attract managers and producers.
Oct 27, 20205 min read
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More Great Scene-writing Tips and Hacks
In this final installment of my scene-writing tips and hacks series (see Part 1 and Part 2 ), let's talk goals , and the strategies and...
Jun 29, 20204 min read
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Screenwriting Tips: Toy Story 3 Writer
Michael Arndt, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine, has put together an incredible video to give us a deep-dive look...
Jun 22, 20202 min read
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SCENE-WRITING TIPS (Part 2)
In my previous blog, Screenwriting Tips: Scene Checklist Part 1 , I discussed some of the essential elements of scene construction. If...
Jun 7, 20203 min read
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Creating Unique Characters
When writing a screenplay, or a novel, you should have two objectives as you create characters: 1. Make them different to what we've seen...
May 24, 20204 min read
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Screenwriting Tips: Scene Checklist Part 1
I was going through my old screenwriting files the other day when I came across this 'scene checklist'. I remember compiling these tips...
May 16, 20203 min read
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Script Delivered. Client Thrilled!
In January 2020, I completed FORTE, a writing assignment for a production company in the UK. The story was inspired by a real event in...
Apr 8, 20202 min read
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More Great Reviews for 'Fly Girls' Script
FLY GIRLS, the "rip-roaring" action & adventure screenplay Phil Parker was hired to write, continues to garner great reviews from...
Feb 17, 20202 min read
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Screenwriter Phil Parker Hired to Write Feature 'Forte'
Australian/American screenwriter Phil Parker has been hired again to write a feature script based on a true story. This live-action tale...
Oct 8, 20191 min read
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Hired Again By Toil Films!
I'm delighted to announce that producer Elliott D. Yancey. at Toil Films has hired me again to work on FLY GIRLS, a WWII live-action...
Aug 26, 20192 min read
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Client's Script Reaches Competition Finals
This week I found out that a script I was hired to rewrite for a client placed as a Top 10 Finalist in the Stage 32 Sci-fi & Fantasy...
Aug 19, 20191 min read
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Upcoming animated feature CATSAWAY. Storyboards vs Trailer
The soon-to-be released animated film CATSAWAY by Emirati director Fadel Al Mehiri (story by Phil Parker and Fadel Al Mehiri) has created...
Jun 24, 20192 min read
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5 Projects, 5 Producers!
Every screenwriter knows how hard it is to get attention for your own work, let alone finding someone willing to pay you to write for...
Jun 17, 20192 min read
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Aussie screenwriters sign agreement for superhero story!
Screenwriter Phil Parker and director/screenwriter Josh Bryer are pleased to announce they've signed a non-exclusive shopping agreement...
Jun 5, 20192 min read
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Looking Forward To The Downton Abbey Movie?
I love that trailer for the Downton Abbey movie. The editing, the music, the choices of dialogue - it all combines to press the right...
May 28, 20192 min read
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