037 - Scripts That Get Made | Why Producers Love BILLY ELLIOT

Low-to-medium budget scripts with incredible character development are a golden ticket for producers... which makes them an excellent target for newer screenwriters! Alexie meet with Kinolime Producer John Schramm and Kinolime Creative Executive Danny Murray to break the beloved film BILLY ELLIOT and talk about: Why producers want strong points of view and voice How characterization is key for lower-budget films  Tips for making your spec script stand out to producers  Plus, learn more about Kinolime's free screenplay contest, which promises to produce the winner's movie (of any genre!) for up to $15,000,000! They're accepting submissions through April 4, 2024. Find out more: https://www.kinolime.com/ About John Schramm John Schramm is an American screenwriter/producer who has sold various scripts to top independent producers such as Basil Iwanyk's Thunder Road Pictures ("John Wick," "The Town," "Sicario"). Schramm has also been hired to write for Oliver Stone ("Platoon," "Wall Street," "JFK") under his Ixtlan Productions banner, as well as for Scott Free Productions and Original Films. As a feature producer, Schramm is producing "The Mother" (2024) starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and "The Falling Man" (2024) alongside Niv Fichman ("Blackberry," "Enemy," "The Red Violin"). 

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What makes a screenplay exceptional? How can you punch through the slush pile as an up-and-coming screenwriter? What does it take to become a successful writer in Hollywood? In the Young Screenwriters Podcast, Alexie Basil, Theo Luoma, and Adam Schaller share hard-won insights from their experience breaking into the film industry and establishing themselves as professional screenwriters and storytellers. Joined by NYU Film Professor John Warren and other special guests, they break down advanced-level storytelling techniques, practical strategies for navigating the film industry, and uplifting anecdotes to get you writing and networking. Whether you’re a brand-new screenwriter looking for mentorship or are a seasoned professional eager for a laugh (and the occasional screenwriting nugget!).