R. Dean McCreary
IMDB ghost and “baby writer” R. Dean McCreary has been writing feature screenplays and TV pilots for over 20 years. With 25+ screenplays under his belt, 17 of which have been either sold or optioned, and 5 TV pilots, this 12+ year member of the WGA has seen the best and worst from “the business side” of writing. He has sold pitches “in the room” to Paramount and Sony studios, as well as developed original projects with numerous production companies including Screen Gems, Imagine Entertainment, Di Laurentiis and Scott Free Productions. Currently, two of his original features have entered the scheduling phase of production, with a third fully-financed franchise feature on hold due to COVID-19. He also “moonlights” as Director of Visual Development for Revelations Entertainment.
Virtual Workshop Schedule — Register here
Friday, September 25, 2020–1:00 to 2:00 pm
And Then…
An official report from behind enemy lines. Navigating the world of professional Screenwriting. This is a ZERO BULLSH*T discussion about the realities of seeing your darlings make it to Day-and-Date (aka: Theatrical or Streaming Release).
The conversation starts with a frank discussion on the art and craft of screenwriting and what it actually takes to get to FADE OUT. Suggestions on how to prep for your first (or next) big idea, with TOOLS that allow you to see your whole script at-a-glance. There will be TIPS on developing authentic characters and dialogue, and how to avoid the Cardinal Sin of exposition.
We will also cover: the actual difference between PLOT and STORY. 5 STORY questions that each character (ie: YOU!) must answer before you throw PLOT at them. The RULES and how to break them. When to stop.
Also, SPEC script or PITCH document? How best to prepare if/when you get the call, how to deal with the inevitable producer notes and what to expect while you’re expecting.
