Bill VargoThe Last Watch. Thankfully.On Sunday night, HBO suckered Game of Thrones fans in for what was touted as a two-hour behind-the-scenes documentary, a glimpse into the…May 29, 2019May 29, 2019
Bill VargoAre There Really Screenwriting “Rules?”You’ve probably come across a variety of blogs, books, and gurus who insist there are “rules” for writing a screenplay. (Maybe you’ve even…Dec 14, 2018Dec 14, 2018
Bill VargoOne Script, Many LessonsYou’ll read a lot of blogs and books about how to get representation as a screenwriter or how to get a script sold. But most of these…Sep 1, 2018Sep 1, 2018
Bill VargoMaking Fiction Seem RealAs a work of fiction, even the most “realistic” screenplay will have some made-up elements. But there’s a bigger question about how to make…Jul 25, 2018Jul 25, 2018
Bill VargoThe MuseOne of the biggest issues I faced in college was coming up with ideas for scripts. Without too much self-pity, I have to admit that it’s…Apr 24, 2018Apr 24, 2018
Bill VargoCopy That (Part 2)If you didn’t get enough of it last time, here are some more fun facts about copyrights! For example, did you know that like being a…Feb 22, 2018Feb 22, 2018
Bill VargoCopy That (Part 1)I’ve had a wide range of bizarre and usually misinformed conversations with people about copyrights. Having just copyrighted my most recent…Jan 30, 2018Jan 30, 2018
Bill VargoGet a GripWhen all of the credits fly by at the end of a movie, “grip” tops the list of titles that keep people scratching their heads. What is a…Jan 9, 2018Jan 9, 2018
Bill VargoThere’s No Such Thing as a Free LanceThe vast majority of jobs in the film industry are freelance. That means you, as an employee, are only hired per assignment (commercial, TV…Dec 13, 2017Dec 13, 2017
Bill VargoHow to Get People to Like You(r Characters)We’ve all been there: trying to impress your love interest, trying to convince your parents your tuition money hasn’t been wasted, or even…Sep 26, 2017Sep 26, 2017
