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Pardon My Aztec

Posted by GotScreenplay on June 21st, 2019

Musings by our Past Executive Director! Please read this humorous , but poignant look at dealing with “controversial” language in screenplays by our Past Executive Director, Ron Montana. Is you mother listening? Although the article itself is a bit dated, the information is relevant, even in today’s “F-Bomb” world!   Click Here for the PDF article

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ASA INSIDER CONTACT

Posted by GotScreenplay on December 8th, 2012

BACK TO ASA INSIDERS HOME NEED TO CONTACT US? Questions about the website or membership? Issues accessing the ASA Member area? Other questions or comments? Members may contact us directly by email: info@americanscreenwriters.com or complete this form:          

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SCREENWRITING TIPS

Posted by GotScreenplay on December 8th, 2012

BACK TO ASA INSIDERS HOME SCREENWRITING TIPS and IDEASTips, Ideas, and other educational help for new and experienced screenwriters and others SCREENWRITING BASICSYour one-page mini screenwriting college course!   WRITING EFFECTIVE LOGLINES**Perfecting your one-sentence pitch.    WHAT ARE IDEAS WORTH?**They Stole My Idea…Boo-Hoo   YOUR WRITING CAREER- ARE YOU SERIOUS?**Are you as serious about your writing as you […]

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ASA PREMIER DISCOUNTS

Posted by GotScreenplay on December 6th, 2012

BACK TO ASA INSIDERS HOME  (Premier Members Only) These companies/organizations offer exclusive discounts to ASA Insiders:  Coverage Ink: The Industry Experts*** THEY ARE ALSO ASA INSIDER MEMBERS!!!SPECIAL DISCOUNT: $20 off any screenplay analysis CLICK FOR WEBSITE: (USE DISCOUNT CODE ASA20)”Our readers are all actually working in the industry. They are currently employed by, or read […]

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Women in Film and Video Int’l Summit 2012

Posted by GotScreenplay on October 22nd, 2012

Women in Film & Video (WIFV) is delighted to host the Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) Summit 2012.  Connect with media makers from around the world in Washington, DC, November 30 – December 2, 2012. It will be a spectacular weekend featuring:…

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“A Bit Of Forever” Movie

Posted by GotScreenplay on March 23rd, 2012

Hello, I’m writing to let you know about ‘A Bit of Forever: A Short Film of Hope’ After the initial shock of dealing with my husbands stage 4 cancer faded, I found many feelings that I had refused to face. And out of the need to face those feelings, a short film of hope emerged […]

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Music TV Writing Gig

Posted by GotScreenplay on March 18th, 2012

LOOKING FOR SCREENWRITER FOR MUSIC TELEVISION SHOW Looking for screen/script writer for a short community music television show. One day shoot. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Apply to Gabriel at amfestevents@gmail.com

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SCREENWRITING BASICS

Posted by GotScreenplay on February 22nd, 2012

BACK TO SCREENWRITING TIPS My mentor, Ron Montana, once likened screenwriting to getting a driver’s license. Until you option or sell your first script, you have a “learner’s permit.” You MUST follow the rules. If you don’t, you probably will never drive. Once you sell a screenplay, you “get your driver’s license,” and you can […]

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Int’l Film Fest Awards

Posted by GotScreenplay on February 22nd, 2012

The winners have been announced for the 62nd annual Berlin International Film Festival, which wrapped up February 19, with “Cesare deve morire” (“Caesar Must Die”), by Paolo & Vittorio Taviani,

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Indie Soaps Awards

Posted by GotScreenplay on February 12th, 2012

From http://www.sfntv.com: The SFN Network To Co-Produce And Broadcast The Indie Soap Awards In New York City Live event on February 21. Broadcast date set for Sunday, March 18, 2012 at SFNTV.com Hollywood, CA – February 9, 2012 – The SFN – http://www.sfntv.com — the groundbreaking online television network — today announced that it will […]

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