an eclectic collection of thoughts on film
by Jack Davis
from the blog:
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The Relationship Between Beginnings and Endings (with an argument against my own past practices): Part One
By Jack Davis Hello, all! Welcome to my three part series on “endings and beginnings,” where I relate to you my takeaways from a chapter in the first – and best – book I ever read on the basics of screenwriting. There’s an anecdote Syd Field shares in the “Endings And Beginnings” chapter of his…
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Making a Short Film (From The Perspective of a Self Identified Writer): Part Two
By Jack Davis Hello again! Last week I talked about the experience I had with putting together a shoot , aligning schedules and sorting out finances, as well as how I came to know my team. Today I’ll speak a little on what it was like being there, making it, and letting my actors do…
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Making a Short Film (From The Perspective of a Self Identified Writer): Part One
By Jack Davis For part one of my two part series on making a short film, I’ll go into my experience with assembling my dream team and allocating funds. Basically, everything that came before making the thing! A few weeks ago, I went home and directed a short film that I’d written. I’d say it…
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