by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Oct 28, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
What 2025 Oscar Wins Mean for Trends in Screenwriting written by Ella Henke If you missed the Oscars, don’t worry – rumour has it Adrien Brody’s still on stage accepting his award for Best Actor. (We tease – congratulations to Adrien on a fantastic performance!) Aside...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Oct 28, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
Since 2011, CinemaCon has transformed Las Vegas into the movie industry’s ultimate insider gathering each year, drawing studios, stars, and distributors for a glimpse at Hollywood’s coming attractions. The event is the official convention of the Cinema United,...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Sep 28, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
Screenwriters are wrestling with AI’s role in Hollywood — and what it means for the future of storytelling By Aaron Mok AI is entering Hollywood writers’ rooms, raising legal and creative concerns. Some filmmakers are using AI to simplify production,...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Sep 28, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
Save the Baby! On the Benefits of the Three-Act Screenplay Structure Posted by Jennine Lanouette Poor old three-act structure. It gets hammered away at, like an old punching bag, every time someone wants to challenge the primacy of the formulaic Hollywood...
by Phoenix Screenwriters Association | Aug 24, 2025 | Masterclass, Tips
The films are: ‘Materialists,’ ‘F1: The Movie,’ ‘Elio,’ and ‘Sorry, Baby’ If I told you that Materialists was one of the most intelligent American movies ever made about love, would you just skip it and go see another summer blockbuster action flick? I hope not. You...