Category: Film

Tom Felton Scripts

As far as acting is concerned, Tom Felton is a rags-to-riches story .This is not to say that he was necessarily a poor child, but he got the break of a lifetime after starring in only two films. As a 12 year old boy, Felton auditioned for a movie that was sure to be a major success. He auditioned for three parts, two of which he didn’t get. The role he did get ended up being a righteous success for his career and something that would make him a household name for generations to come. The movie was Harry Potter and he was cast as none other than Draco Malfoy.

When a child is given an opportunity to reach the peaks of fame in such a short time, it is difficult to determine where their life will be able to go afterwards. Will they continue the route to success or will they fall short and end up making B films for the rest of their lives?

What it really all comes down to are the first few films that the person makes once they are out of the safety net. With the last Harry Potter film finished and his career suddenly on the line, Felton has tested the waters with a science fiction film called Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and horror The Apparition (2012). The horror genre might be a dangerous road for Felton to go on (for how many stars made horror films at the dying end of their careers?) but in some cases, it might just be what he needs to grab onto a new audience.

Films

  1. (2012) The Apparition
  2. (2012) From the Rough
  3. (2011) Rise of the Planet of the Apes
  4. (2011) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
  5. (2010) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Script
  6. (2010) Night Wolf
  7. (2009) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Script
  8. (2008) The Disappeared
  9. (2007) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [Transcript]
  10. (2005) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Script
  11. (2004) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Script
  12. (2002) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [Transcript]
  13. (2001) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone [Transcript]
  14. (1999) Anna and the King
  15. (1997) The Borrowers

Peter Hedges Scripts

Playwriter and Screenwriter, Peter Hedges, does not have a long list of famous films that he has written. However, in the short list of films he has written in his lifetime, many of them are memorable pieces of work. From his first screenplay adaptation What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? (1993) to his most recent film, The Odd Life of Timothy Green (2012), he stands out as a dynamic writer that is able to bring incredible meaning and humor to his pieces.

There is no doubt that Hedges is a dramatic writer, as he does not have one film that strays from the genre. The fact is that he is good at what he does, which is writing films full of meaning and connections to real life. In the future, he might change his flow and try to tap a genre which he never touched before, but for now he is doing what he does best- creating drama.

Films

  1. (2012) The Odd Life of Timothy Green
  2. (2007) Dan in Real Life Script ($)
  3. (2003) Pieces of April Script ($)
  4. (2002) About a Boy [Transcript]
  5. (1999) A Map of the World
  6. (1993) What’s Eating Gilbert Grape [Transcript]

The Nolan Brothers Scripts

For some reason, the film industry loves family teams who direct and/or write screenplays. The Coen Brothers have created innumerable successful for their brother directing team, while the Nolan Brothers have done the same in the screenwriting industry.
True, these brothers have a much smaller career that has not brought their name notoriety. However, every film that they have written for has turned out to be a major successful. Their work is intricate, detailed and concise: all the things that make up a fanciful story that pleases audience.
In the newest addition to the Dark Knight series, the Nolan Brothers had to deal with the painstaking requirement of editing hundreds of pages of script into a script fit for the screen. In addition, they had to incorporate and base the finalized script on the classic Charles Dickens story, A Tale of Two Cities. 
Upon release of The Dark Knight Rises (2012), the future of their career could skyrocket them into a household name. Only time will tell what their future has in hold for them.

Hipster Film Scripts

Every generation of Americans have a distinct style and voice that is uniquely their own. In the 1960’s, the hippie movement spawned its own fashion, literature, speech and films. The same can be said for the 1950’s as well as every other generation. It’s usually not easy to recognize the distinctive voice of a generation until it is already outdated, and that can be said about the most recent generation of young people.

While there have been many popular genres of style, (emo, scene, raver, etc.) one style that has infiltrated the film world in record numbers is the “hipster” style. Curly mustaches, old fashioned farmer clothes and a desire to retreat from industrialization has been the theme of these kids. While they embrace technology, in particular Mac products, they also feel the need to retreat out of the mainstream consumer culture into an old fashioned way of life.

The following films are considered “hipster” films in general. Perhaps not all members of the hipster movement embrace these films equally; however, the themes and style of film making in these movies are distinguishable from past generations of film. Many of the films focus on finding true meaning outside of a consumer culture. The actors are
distinguishable by their lack of emotion or by their strange but endearing personal quirks.

In the future, there will be generations of young people who will probably start a cult following of these hipster movies and desire to create movies similar to them. The formula to making a hipster film is locked within these following films, waiting to be taken apart and examined. If a person can create a formula for making a hipster-styled film, they will be prepared for the future days when making a hipster movie is a new form of kitsch.

Films

  1. (2004) Garden State Script
  2.  (2001) Wet Hot American Summer
  3. (2001) The Royal Tenenbaums Script
  4. (2005) Hard Candy Script
  5. (2006) Wristcutters: A Love Story
  6. (2006) Little Miss Sunshine Script
  7. (2007) Charlie Bartlett Script
  8. (2007) Juno Script
  9. (2007) Lars and the Real Girl Script
  10. (2007) Into the Wild Script
  11. (2007) Across the Universe [Transcript]
  12. (2008) Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist [Transcript]
  13. (2010) Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Script

 

Leigh Whannell Scripts

Leigh Whannell has been a storyteller since he was a very young boy living in Australia. According to IMDB.com (2012), Whannell’s “primary love was getting a reaction from an audience” which he attempted to do in many different venues. As a teenager he raked in much success as the host of an Australian teen news show which became popular nationwide. He was able to meet many famous people and interview some of the greats of the film industry.

However, his one passionate desire was to make a film. He attempted to break into the Hollywood film industry through acting but he had very little luck. Eventually, he got fed up and decided to raise the money to make a film by himself. Teaming up with his old friend James Wan, Whannell raised up money to create his first low budget horror film Saw (2004). The movie was obviously extremely popular and since then, he has been able to publish many more films from the Saw series as well as other films.

Whannell is an example of a person who decided what they wanted and went after it. When he couldn’t find any paths to lead him to the American film industry, he forged one himself. His own ideas and hard work paved his way to success. With his latest film Insidious (2010), Whannell has distinguished himself as a true creative genius and a pioneer in the horror industry.  There definitely won’t be an end to his career any time soon.

Filmography

  1. (2010) Insidious Script
  2. (2007) Dead Silence Script
  3. (2006) Saw III Script [Limited! One Available for Purchase!]
  4. (2005) Saw II [Transcript]
  5. (2004) Saw Script

Kristen Stewart Scripts

It’s about sure to say that Kristen Stewart has definitely become one of the most sought after actresses in the industry. However, she was not always this desired by production companies and fans alike. At the beginning of Stewart’s career, she had many bit parts (does anyone remember her in the Flintstone’s Viva Rock Vegas?) As a kid she had moderate success with such films as Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) and Catch That Kid (2004). As a young woman, she adopted more mature roles in horror films that allowed her to break the image that she created for herself as a child. A turning point in her career was when she took a role in the popular indie film, Into the Wild (2007).

This may have been the starting point which helped her career launch into greater horizons, including the Twilight series that has catapulted her into fame and fortune. A good rule of thumb in the film industry is to always be on the lookout for good roles in different genres. It is important to diversify into many roles in order to hone personal acting skills. Writers, on the other hand, should try to write roles for characters that are interesting and insightful, in order to attract fine actors.

 

Filmography

  1. (2013) Cali
  2. (2012) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
  3. (2012) Snow White and the Huntsman
  4. (2012) On the Road
  5. (2011) The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
  6. (2010) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
  7. (2010) The Runaways Script
  8. (2010) Welcome to the Rileys
  9. (2009) The Twilight Saga: New Moon [Transcript]
  10. (2009) Adventureland Script
  11. (2008) Twilight Script
  12. (2008) Jumper
    (2008) What Just Happened [Transcript]
  13. (2008) The Yellow Handkerchief
  14. (2007) Into the Wild Script
  15. (2007) The Cake Eaters [Transcript]
  16. (2007) The Messengers
  17. (2007) In the Land of Women [Transcript]
  18. (2005) Zathura: A Space Adventure [Transcript]
  19. (2005) Fierce People
  20. (2004) Undertow [Transcript]
  21. (2004) Catch That Kid [Transcript]
  22. (2004) Speak
  23. (2003) Cold Creek Manor
  24. (2002) Panic Room Script
  25. (2001) The Safety of Objects
  26. (2000) The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas

 

Scripts Inspired by Frank Miller’s Graphic Novels

Up until the turn of the 21st century, Frank Miller was a man of distinction only at comic book stores and annual comic conventions. However, with the popularization of comic books as a source for major motion pictures, Miller easily became a household name.

For those who do not recognize Miller’s name, he is the person responsible for such blockbuster hits as 300 (2006), Sin City (2005) and The Spirit (2008). All of these major motion pictures are household names, with special distinction to 300. The storylines, brought to life with the latest in digital cinematography techniques, were spellbinding and a magical twist from the movies of yesteryear.

Miller is living the dream in a way that could never have happened in previous generations of graphic novel writers. He has become someone to take seriously- not just a kiddie version of a real writer, but a powerful, influencing force upon the cinematic world and the populations that engage in his films.

Watch his films, read his screenplays and top it off with a reading of his now-famous graphic novels. The distinctive voice of a great writer will influence you in some way, guaranteed, whether you choose to or not.

Filmography

  1. (2008) The Spirit
  2. (2006) 300 [Transcript]
  3. (2005) Sin City [Transcript]
  4. (2005) Elektra [Transcript]

Andrew Garfield Script

Many people who watched The Amazing Spiderman (2012) were probably surprised to see someone other than Tobey Maguire playing the lead role. To add to that confusion, was the fact that the person whom was playing Spiderman was a complete newbie to the film industry! Or was he?

            Andrew Garfield, an American actor who was raised in England, has been acting for quite a while. His film career started at about the same time as Emma Stone’s first appearance in Superbad (2007). In addition, he had starred in many shows in England, where he was raised.

However, he somehow has stayed under the radar until his recent leading role in the new Spiderman film. What caused him to stay under for so long? He had appeared in many popular films including The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) and the award winning The Social Network (2010).

Sometimes staying under the radar can be a blessing to an actor or screenwriter. Being under the radar allows a person more flexibility in the types of roles that they choose. They can diversify their character and determine what types of personalities they want to be known for, if any.

For Garfield, all that patience paid off. He is now a hero to moviegoers nationwide and will find a lot of respect in the film industry.

Filmography

  1. (2012) The Amazing Spider-Man
  2. (2010) The Social Network Script
  3. (2010) Never Let Me Go Script ($)
  4. (2009) The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Script
  5. (2009) Air
  6. (2008) The Other Boleyn Girl Script
  7. (2007) Lions for Lambs [Transcript]
  8. (2007) Boy A [Transcript]

James Vanderbilt Scripts

James Vanderbilt could be considered the “renegade” of The Amazing Spider Man  (2012) screenwriting crew. He was part of a four man team, made up of seasoned professionals (i.e. Alvin Sargent) and the actual creator of the Spiderman series, Stan Lee.

To imagine the tension that Vanderbilt must’ve felt when entering this writing crew is inspiring. Vanderbilt’s career is only made up of a few movie scripts, none of which could match the grand scale of this entertainment-driven, action film.

It has been said that a person is only limited by their own fear. Vanderbilt could have easily choked on a project this big, falling into depression and self loathing as he tried to match horns with these big league players. But he didn’t. Whatever the method was that he used, it worked; and now his name can be seen as the first name on the film’s IMDB page.

Many screenwriters become writers because they do not want to face people. They would rather live in their fantasy worlds and create characters whom they enjoy seeing and experiencing something with. However, the film industry is a business and there will always come a time when a screenwriter must collaborate, join meetings and deal with difficult people. To build these skills early on is a diving board to success for any Hollywood-bound writer.

Filmography

  1. (2012) The Amazing Spider-Man
  2. (2010) The Losers Script
  3. (2007) Zodiac Script
  4. (2003) The Rundown [Transcript]
  5. (2003) Basic
  6. (2003) Darkness Falls [Transcript]

Robin Williams Scripts

Robin Williams is one of the most beloved comedians in America since he first appeared in the Mork and Mindy television show in the 1970’s. His quick wit and his ability to mimic numerous voices have made him a household name and an absolute crowd pleaser no matter what movie or television show he appears in.

Robin Williams does not just have talent. He has talent on the spot. In the film Aladdin (1992), Williams ad-libbed many of his humorous lines that made it in the movie. The otherworldly talent that he has to simply be funny, whether on camera or off, makes him bigger than life and worthy of being considered an A-list actor.

In films, Williams often plays characters that have big hearts and a desire to bring happiness into the world (i.e. Good Morning Vietnam (1987) and Patch Adams (1998)). He is a convincing actor in this sense and is always able to bring out a few tears from audiences because of his impeccable performance. The reasoning behind this, however, is because he truly is that type of person. He is very sacrificial of his time and efforts to helping the troops and people who are suffering immensely.

When Superman’s Christopher Reeve was in the hospital following his tragic horse riding accident, Williams showed up to the hospital to visit him. He dressed in hospital scrubs and started doing a zany act in order to make Reeve feel better.

According to IMDB.com (2012), Reeve stated that Robin Williams was the first person to make him laugh since the accident.

When a person goes into an industry with good intentions and a kind heart, they are bound to succeed. Many people are attracted to those who are happy and will do what they can to help the person continue to pursue their joy. Keep positive and always try to maintain a positive and empathic attitude towards others.

 

Filmography

  1. (2011) Happy Feet Two
  2. (2009) Old Dogs
  3. (2009) Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
  4. (2009) World’s Greatest Dad [Transcript]
  5. (2009) Shrink
  6. (2007) August Rush [Transcript]
  7. (2007) License to Wed [Transcript]
  8. (2006) Night at the Museum
  9. (2006) Happy Feet
  10. (2006) Man of the Year [Transcript]
  11. (2006) Everyone’s Hero
  12. (2006) RV
  13. (2006) The Night Listener
  14. (2005) The Big White Script
  15. (2005) Robots
  16. (2004) Noel
  17. (2004) House of D
  18. (2004) The Final Cut  [Transcript]
  19. (2002) Insomnia Script
  20. (2002) Death to Smoochy Script
  21. (2002) One Hour Photo [Transcript]
  22. (2001) A.I. Artificial Intelligence Script
  23. (1999) Bicentennial Man
  24. (1999) Jakob the Liar [Transcript]
  25. (1998) Patch Adams [Transcript]
  26. (1998) What Dreams May Come
  27. (1997) Good Will Hunting Script
  28. (1997) Flubber [Transcript]
  29. (1997) Deconstructing Harry [Transcript]
  30. (1997) Fathers’ Day
  31. (1996) Hamlet
  32. (1996) The Secret Agent
  33. (1996) Jack
  34. (1996) The Birdcage Script [For Purchase]
  35. (1995) Jumanji [Transcript]
  36. (1995) To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar
  37. (1995) Nine Months  [Transcript]
  38. (1994) Being Human
  39. (1993) Mrs. Doubtfire  [Transcript]
  40. (1992) Toys
  41. (1992) Aladdin Script   
  42. (1992) FernGully: The Last Rainforest
  43. (1991) Hook
  44. (1991) The Fisher King Script
  45. (1991) Shakes the Clown
  46. (1991) Dead Again [Transcript]
  47. (1990) Awakenings Script
  48. (1990) Cadillac Man [Transcript]
  49. (1989) Dead Poets Society Script
  50. (1988) The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Script [For Purchase]
  51. (1988) Portrait of a White Marriage
  52. (1987) Good Morning, Vietnam  [Transcript]
  53. (1986) Seize the Day
  54. (1986) Club Paradise
  55. (1986) The Best of Times
  56. (1984) Moscow on the Hudson  [Transcript]
  57. (1983) The Survivors
  58. (1982) The World According to Garp
  59. (1980) Popeye
  60. (1977) Can I Do It ‘Till I Need Glasses?