Month: October 2012

David Ayer Scripts

David Ayer, director of the new cop drama End of Watch (2012) has built a name for himself on the back of Los Angeles. The dark city, full of injustice and perversion has been the muse for many of Ayer’s blockbuster hit films.
    As a writer, director and actor, Ayer has constantly striven to bring out the most dangerous aspects of Los Angeles living; never fearing to tread into the dark muck of the inner cities and into the violent lives of the inhabitants who call these areas home.
Much of Ayer’s personal experiences explain how he came to become the filmmaker that he is today. Born in Illinois, Ayer came to California and spent much of his time “on the most troubled streets of South Central Los Angeles” (IMDB.com, 2012). The time he spent there proved to give him insight that is completely irreplaceable in the film industry today. The colorful use of inner city slang as well as his knowledge of the workings of inner city culture were exactly what Ayer needed to give himself a boost into stardom.
Any person who wants to be in the film industry can learn from Ayers’ experience. Coming from a low income background and with no real college education, he was able to build himself up to becoming a well-respected director and writer. By embracing his childhood memories and experiences, he was able to funnel them into his writing and create films that would gain national acclaim.

Films

  1. (2012) End of Watch
  2. (2005) Harsh Times
  3. (2003) S.W.A.T. Script  
  4. (2002) Dark Blue [Transcript]
  5. (2001) Training Day Script 
  6. (2001) The Fast and the Furious Script 
  7. (2000) U-571

Robert Lorenz Scripts

“Always the bridesmaid, never the bride.” This old adage could easily be used to describe the long and repetitive career of Robert Lorenz. Since his career in Hollywood started in 1989, he has exclusively served the position of Assistant Director; first to low budget films and then to some of the most exclusively A-list films in his recent career. However, he never seemed to be able to make that jump from assistant director to director.
That is, until now. The newest Clint Eastwood film entitled Trouble With the Curve (2012), is the first movie that Lorenz has taken on as a full fledged director. After years of assisting, he suddenly has been given the chance to prove himself on a major motion picture. Why, you may ask? The movie industry is not keen on switching saddles and giving assistant directors the chance to direct or vice versa. “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it” is another perfect adage to describe this component of the film industry.
However, Lorenz had an ace up his sleeve and that was his professional relationship with the one and only, Clint Eastwood. Since 1994, Lorenz has worked for Eastwood’s film production company, taking on many development roles including pre-production and post-production along with his experienced role as an assistant director.
Could Eastwood have seen the potential that Lorenz had in directing a major motion picture? There is no definite answer to this question, but the circumstantial proof is overwhelming.
Anyone in the film industry should take Lorenz’s career as a lesson that everyone is given a chance, given that they make the right connections and build trust with established pillars of the film community. In addition, the importance of patience can not be second guessed, as Lorenz learned after 20 years of working in the film industry.

Films

  1. (2012) Trouble With the Curve
  2. (2004)Million Dollar Baby Script
  3. (2003) Mystic River Script
  4. (2002) Blood Work Script
  5. (2002) Crossroads Script 
  6. (2000) Space Cowboys Script
  7. (1999) True Crime Script 
  8. (1997) Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil  [Transcript]
  9. (1997) Absolute Power Script
  10. (1995) Last of the Dogmen Script [$]  
  11. (1995) The Bridges of Madison County [Transcript]
  12. (1994) Exit to Eden
  13. (1993) Monolith
  14. (1993) Silent Tongue
  15. (1992) Seedpeople
  16. (1991) Cool as Ice
  17. (1991) Shakes the Clown
  18. (1991) Femme Fatale [Transcript]

CJ Adams Scripts

Regardless of how much the times change, there are still some things that remain the same. One of those things is the importance of having connections into the film industry. CJ Adams bright future as an actor is partially dependent on this factor and it may help him achieve much more than he would if he was just an average kid.

CJ Adams, the star of the new hit film The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012) was lucky enough to have a father in the film industry who could show him the ropes of how things are done. That, added on to his acting ability, allowed him to land his first role in the film Dan in Real Life (2007) which helped him develop a fan base and boost him into his next film and first lead role.

An important lesson that can be learned from CJ’s rising career is that connections with other people are very important and cannot be taken lightly in the film industry. Whether it is a person’s friend, colleague or family member, people in the film industry enjoy helping other people in the film industry. They all have the same dreams of making/being in films, and finding other people to share that with is always a welcome invitation.

Films

  1. (2012) The Odd Life of Timothy Green
  2. (2007) Dan in Real Life – Amazon ($)

Gary Oldman Scripts

Gary Oldman, who plays Commissioner Gordon in The Dark Knight 2 (2012), is perhaps one of the most diverse actors in the film industry today. If you can name it, chances are Oldman has played it. In his 40 year career, he has played villains, heroes, heroin-addicted punks and futuristic cowboys. He has starred in big budget films and independent films with the same fervor and expressiveness that has become characteristic of him as an actor.

New actors would do well to research Oldman in terms of style and choice of films. His talent is only surpassed by his ability to challenge himself with different roles that would normally be outside of his perceived character.

 

Films

(2012) The Dark Knight Rises
(2012) Lawless
(2011) Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Script
(2011) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
(2011) Kung Fu Panda 2 [Transcript]
(2011) Red Riding Hood Script
(2011) Guns, Girls and Gambling
(2010) The Book of Eli Script
(2009) Planet 51 [Transcript]
(2009) A Christmas Carol
(2009) Rain Fall
(2009) The Unborn Script
(2008) The Dark Knight Script
(2007) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [Transcript]
(2006) BackWoods
(2005) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Script
(2005) Dead Fish
(2005) Batman Begins Script
(2004) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Script
(2003) Sin
(2003) Tiptoes
(2002) Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road
(2001) Hannibal Script
(2001) Nobody’s Baby
(2000) The Contender [Transcript]
(1998) Quest for Camelot
(1998) Lost in Space Script
(1997) Air Force One Script
(1997) The Fifth Element Script
(1996) Basquiat Script
(1995) The Scarlet Letter [Transcript]
(1995) Murder in the First [Transcript]
(1994) Immortal Beloved [Transcript]
(1994) Léon: The Professional Script
(1993) Romeo Is Bleeding Script
(1993) True Romance Script
(1992) Dracula Script
(1991) JFK [Transcript]
(1990) Henry & June [Transcript]
(1990) State of Grace
(1990) Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Script [Play Version]
(1989) Chattahoochee Script [Library Available]
(1988) We Think the World of You
(1988) Criminal Law
(1988) Track 29
(1987) Prick Up Your Ears [Transcript]
(1986) Sid and Nancy
(1982) Remembrance

Luc Besson Scripts

Luc Besson is a French screenwriter/director that has marvelled American audiences in a way that no foreign director has done before. With his mastery of storytelling in addition to his beautiful way of imaging a scene, he has created cult classics and big budget masterpieces that continue to entertain the American public far into the new millennium.

The interesting thing about Besson is the fact that the writes both French and English speaking scripts despite the fact that he has had momentous success in the American film industry. Some of his most popular French films include Taxi (1998) and the cult classic La Femme Nikita (1990).
Please forgive the fact that not all scripts are listed below. Since some of them are French films, they are more difficult to find for a person who is not familiar with the Francophone world.

Films

  1. (2012) Lockout
  2. (2012) Blind Man
  3. (2011) Colombiana
  4. (2010) Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds
  5. (2010) The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec
  6. (2010) From Paris with Love
  7. (2009) Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
  8. (2009) District 13: Ultimatum
  9. (2008) Transporter 3
  10. (2008) Taken
  11. (2007) Taxi 4
  12. (2006) Arthur and the Invisibles
  13. (2006) Bandidas
  14. (2005) Angel-A
  15. (2005) Revolver
  16. (2005) Transporter 2
  17. (2005) Unleashed [Transcript]
  18. (2004) District B13
  19. (2004) Taxi
  20. (2004) Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the Apocalypse
  21. (2003) Michel Vaillant
  22. (2003) Taxi 3
  23. (2002) The Transporter [Transcript]
  24. (2001) Wasabi [Transcript]
  25. (2001) Kiss of the Dragon [Transcript]
  26. (2000) The Dancer
  27. (2000) Taxi 2 [Transcript]
  28. (1999) The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc [Transcript]
  29. (1998) Taxi
  30. (1997) The Fifth Element Script
  31. (1994) Léon: The Professional Script
  32. (1993) Point of No Return
  33. (1990) La Femme Nikita [Transcript]
  34. (1988) The Big Blue
  35. (1986) Kamikaze
  36. (1985) Subway

Simon West Scripts

There are very few directors that could pull off the intense production of the new 80’s “shoot ‘em up” revival film The Expendables 2 (2012). Thankfully to Sylvester Stallone and the rest of the all-star cast, they have Simon West. West is well known for his directorial work in such films as Con Air (1997) and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001).

Needless to say, the man is capable of creating action-packed sequences that will make the audience squeamish for some real action in their own lives. Partnered with a screenwriter from a previously acclaimed film, The Expendables 2 (2012) is bound to be successful.

Films

  1. (2012) The Expendables 2
  2. (2012) Stolen
  3. (2011) The Mechanic Script 
  4. (2008) Purple Mountain
  5. (2006) When a Stranger Calls Script 
  6. (2001) Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
  7. (2001) Shelley’s Garden
  8. (1999) The General’s Daughter [Transcript]
  9. (1997) Con Air [Transcript]

Richard Wenk Scripts

Richard Wenk is the writer responsible for one of the most eagerly anticipated big blockbuster film of the season, The Expendables 2 (2012). Given the all-star cast and incredibly high stakes involved, it would be natural to assume that Wenk must be someone highly experienced in the art of screenwriting.

However, that is not the case. Prior to this film, Wenk only had four screenplays under his belt- none of them to the big blockbuster status of his most current achievement. How does a person with so little experience end up getting one of the most promising gigs of the season?

The key to his success is a mystery- but given his prior history, Wenk has developed himself in all areas of film making. He has been a producer and a director. He has done soundtracks and cameos. In short, he knows how the industry works and knows what words to say and what needs to be shown in order to build his career.

His achievement deserves a standing ovation because it shows not only his creative skills, but his ability to strategize and plan his moves to achieve bigger and better things.

Films

  1. (2012) The Expendables 2
  2. (2011) The Mechanic Script
  3. (2006) 16 Blocks Script
  4. (1999) Just the Ticket
  5. (1986) Vamp

Ashley Greene Scripts

Ashley Greene got her big break when she was given the role of Alice in Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight film adaptation. With her elfish good looks and dry personality, she gained international stardom in one of the most widely popular books of the season.

However, her career has not shot off yet to the point that she is making only big budget Hollywood films. The place where she still finds her most well accepted home is the same place where she got her start- in the independent film industry.

With films such as King of California (2007), an independent film starring Michael Douglas and Otis (2008), she obviously makes good picks as to which independent films she stars in. These films have gained much acclaim from indie movie fans and critics alike.

Despite the fact that Greene gained movie stardom with the Twilight series, she may depend on these independent films to prevent her from going under the radar into movie obscurity. It is too easy for a star to fall victim to stereotyping based on a popular role. By continuing to take roles in good, yet unappreciated, indie films- she may have a chance to defy her “Twilight” stereotyping and go down in history as a diverse actress.

Upcoming actresses and actors would do well to diversify their experience by taking roles in independent movies, webisodes and other forms of media that have good stories versus good money.

Films

  1. (2012) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
  2. (2012) The Apparition
  3. (2012) LOL
  4. (2011) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
  5. (2011) Butter
  6. (2011) A Warrior’s Heart
  7. (2010) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
  8. (2010) Radio Free Albemuth
  9. (2010) Skateland
  10. (2009) New Moon Script
  11. (2009) Summer’s Blood
  12. (2009) Shrink [Transcript]
  13. (2008) Twilight Script
  14. (2008) Otis
  15. (2007) King of California