Escape From Film School — And Never Give Up On a Good Story

Hollywood loves a sequel

Richard Walter
Moving Pictures
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5 min readFeb 8

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Approximately thirty-five years ago I got an idea for a screenplay I called Film School. I like to consider the script an ‘homage’ to Billy Wilder and his timeless Oscar winning Sunset Boulevard.

Another way to put it is: I stole the idea from Billy Wilder.

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Richard Walter
Moving Pictures

Screenwriter, bestselling author, and 40 years leadership @ UCLA’s prestigious screenwriting program. Get 40 lessons from 40 years: richardwalter.com/newsletter