Film and video glossary
Over the years, I’ve found that many of my clients and young co-workers want to know what a film or video term means. The catch — they’re too embarrassed to ask.
Lynda.com comes to Williamsburg, VA
This is huge.
Big news.
Lynda.com is now available at many public libraries in the United States. (more…)
Residencies for media artists and writers
There are many opportunities to spend time away from home both refining, working on, and teaching your craft. I’ll publish them as I find them.
Weir Farm Trust (November-April, Wilton, CT) – Residencies of 2-4 weeks for film, video, and multimedia artists (in addition to visual artists of all types). Organization provides housing, studio, and stipend ($500 per month). (more…)
Disney-ABC TV Group Summer 2015 Video Internships
NOTE 4/13/15 — These jobs have been filled. Please contact disneyinterns.com for more information or to review any additional job postings.
Free and not free movie and TV scripts and screenplays online
Example of screenplay formatting. Writing is own work. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Updated 7/14/2018
Not every script is free, but scripts are a lot freer than they were 10 years ago. Feel free to send me links to other free script websites. I’m not interested at all in transcripts. Just the originals and shooting scripts. Thanks for keeping it real.
- Book City Script Shop The Book City Script Shop has been the place to go for movie and television scripts for more than 30 years. Buy 3 scripts, get 1 additional script FREE! Buy 5 scripts, get 2 additional scripts FREE! Buy 10 scripts, get 5 additional scripts FREE!
- Movie Scripts Buying Guide If you’re looking for authentic original scripts and memorabilia, read this guide with links to items for sale and bid.
- Script City Script City claims they “have it all.” All scripts are in their original screenplay format. From $10 to $15. Scripts are in either .pdf or print format.
- Script fly movie scripts in their original format, usually ranging from $15 to $25; specials offered for as low as 2.99. Most scripts delivered electronically; some only available in hard copy.
Film and video light bulb jokes
Film and video light bulb jokes
Why are light bulb jokes so popular and who told the first light bulb joke? Let me know.
Q: How many actors does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Nine: one to screw it in and the other eight to hold the mirror.
Q: How many grips does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Two: One to hold it, one to hammer it in.
Q: How many grips does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: That’s electric’s job. (more…)