The Art of Writing and Making Film

Workshops and courses Workshops in creative writing and screenwriting in South Africa and correspondence courses. Read more

How to read a film: understanding the language of film  > Film, like speech and writing, has a language. Writing, speech, and visual images all communicate within their own particular spheres. Read more

How to review a film >  the reaction in your mind are united as one, "film" is taking place. In analysing and evaluating film it is important to understand that film, like speech and writing, has a unique language that can only be fully comprehended through watching and studying film. Read more

Read the latest scripts for free > If there is one way to understand format and explore the art of visual narrative, it's reading scripts that have been turned into box-office hits and reached an international market. Visit the Internet Movie Script Database

The Write Stuff > Tips and insight from professional writers and filmmakers for aspirant writers and filmmakers  Read more

Genre and genre plots > As a screenwriter you have to be familiar with other films that relate to, or are similar to, the screenplay you want to write. The choice of genre imposes certain conventions on the screenplay and sharply determines and limits what's possible within a story. Genres are simply windows on reality, various ways for the writer to look at life. Read more