The Script Department | Screenwriting Discussion

In this episode we discuss David Fincher's catalogue of movies, looking at what he did before he went to Netflix.Want to see more of what we get up to? Visit outwrdplus.com and explore great stories from our community of writers, and our newly launched OutWrd Studio to support emerging screenwriters.

In this episode of The Script Department, John and James explore the art of the two-part story, looking at iconic pairings such as First Blood and Rambo: First Blood Part II, The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Alien and Aliens.From OutWrd, this is The Script Department.Visit outwrdplus.com for more.

A recruiter for a spiritual guidance group finds herself in grave danger as she uncovers a dark truth behind the mysterious disappearances of her recruits. Written by Lauren C Brits Read by Molly Lydon Study Screenwriting Online: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/online/postgraduate/writing-script-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/the-script-department/id6442503874 The Short-Fi Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JUQIn4q7qBQ4BwBU6km7q Visit our website: ⁠https://outwrd.media⁠

A young woman, reeling from heartbreak, is gifted the latest AI to help her make a fresh start. As the AI learns and evolves into her ex boyfriend , she fall hard for the projection of her lost love. But as fantasy and reality blur, she must decide: reboot her heart or just hit ‘delete’ on the bot. Written by Fiona Georgiou Hunt Read by Beth Frigot Study Screenwriting Online: ⁠https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen⁠ Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/the-script-department/id6442503874⁠ The Short-Fi Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3JUQIn4q7qBQ4BwBU6km7q⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://outwrd.media⁠⁠ Support our Work: Buy us a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheScriptDept

A writer is sent on an assignment to promote an English Stately House. While there, she meets a ghostly figure who reveals a dark secret. Written and read by Neema Kambona Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and audio dramas. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/the-script-department/id6442503874 The Short-Fi Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JUQIn4q7qBQ4BwBU6km7q Visit our website: ⁠https://outwrd.media⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment  Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescriptdepartment  Support our Work: Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheScriptDept

This week on The Phantom Premise podcast, Julie and John discuss Rossio and Elliot's unproduced script for The Chronicles of John Carter. Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/the-script-department/id6442503874 The Short-Fi Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JUQIn4q7qBQ4BwBU6km7q Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment  Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescriptdepartment  Support our Work: Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheScriptDept

1941, Germany. Whilst caring for her disabled son, a devoted mother is forced to harbour an injured Soviet pilot in her attic. As suspicion from her neighbours is aroused, she must risk everything to protect the people under her roof. Written by Mitra Kohnesheen Read by Beth Frígot Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/the-script-department/id6442503874 The Short-Fi Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JUQIn4q7qBQ4BwBU6km7q Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment  Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescriptdepartment  Support our Work: Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheScriptDept

In this episode of The Phantom Premise, Julie and John talk about Sean Connery's curious attempt to remake Thunderball (before he made Never Say Never Again). Underwater cities and robot sharks are just the beginning of his problems... Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/the-script-department/id6442503874 The Short-Fi Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JUQIn4q7qBQ4BwBU6km7q Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment  Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescriptdepartment  Support our Work: Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheScriptDept

On this episode of The Phantom Premise, Julie and John discuss Chris Columbus' unproduced Daredevil script from the mid 90s. Subscribe for more screenwriting discussions and script readings. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/the-script-department/id6442503874⁠ The Short-Fi Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3JUQIn4q7qBQ4BwBU6km7q⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://www.thescriptdepartment.net⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment⁠  Follow us on Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment⁠  Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thescriptdepartment⁠  Buy us a Coffee: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheScriptDept⁠

This episode first aired in 2022. Brad, Marcus and Caleb share their thoughts on the The Two Towers. Study Screenwriting Online: https://flexible.falmouth.ac.uk/courses/masters/ma-writing-for-script-and-screen Subscribe so you don’t miss anything from our network of podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/channel/the-script-department/id6442503874 The Short-Fi Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JUQIn4q7qBQ4BwBU6km7q Visit our website: https://www.thescriptdepartment.net Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescriptdepartment  Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thescriptdepartment  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescriptdepartment  Support our Work: Buy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheScriptDept