How to write for screenplays and movies | Featuring Doug Keith
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome author, director, and producer Doug Keith on the program to talk about how we can teach our students the art of writing long form not just in a single storyline, but across multiple projects.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why is it important to become a Director if you want to see your original content produced?
The importance of being a content creator
Is it important to be a performer first before being a director?
Directing your own material vs Directing someone else's material
How to create materials (blogs, podcasts, screenplays) that attract and keep audience attention.
Book: Writing Screenplays that Sell
How to create a voice for yourself
Creative Writing Applications
The importance of knowing your audience before you create content
Additional Resources
Save the Cat \u2013 Blake Snyder
Write Screenplays that Sell the Ackerman Way- William Ackerman
Story \u2013 Robert McKee
Screenwriting software: \xa0Final Draft, Movie Magic
Publications: \xa0Script, Creative Screenwriting
The secret to every writer's success
About our Guest
Doug Keith has been writing, directing and producing films, sketches, music videos, radio series and books since he was in his teens. \xa0Among his credits is the award-winning documentary film, \u201cEmbraceable You,\u201d about the culturally diverse but accepting town of New Hope, PA, and an anti-underage drinking public service announcement, created for the United Way of Bucks County, that ran in area movie theaters. \xa0He has made his career in the market research industry for almost than 25 years, testing programs and concepts for broadcast and cable TV networks.
After completing a degree in journalism at the University of South Carolina, Doug worked as an on-air host, writer and producer in public radio. \xa0He went on to complete an MA in Communications at Temple University. Since 1998, he has focused his free time on various aspects of filmmaking, including writing, directing and producing films and music videos.
Doug was born and raised in Furlong, PA, just outside Philadelphia. \xa0He currently resides in nearby Buckingham, Bucks County, PA.
Links of Interest
* http://future2research.com/
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-keith-4140052/
* Facebook: \xa0https://www.facebook.com/doug.keith.969?ref=bookmarks
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