On Writing Multiple POVs — A Writer’s Path

Originally posted on Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival:
by Lizard is Writing Anonymous asked: “Hi Lizard! I have an idea for a writing piece I want to do. I have characters, a majority of the plot, and a brief outline of the ending. The only thing is, I don’t know how to begin in…

Interview with Screenwriter Susan Boger (The Day the Corn Hatched)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Susan Boger: A genetically modified cornfield is irrigated with contaminated radioactive river water. After a severe storm, corn creatures hatch, simultaneously the town is engulfed in marijuana smoke. The corn creatures run amuck attacking and terrorizing the town people. Two teenagers through a series of comical events try… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Susan Boger (The Day the Corn Hatched)

Interview with Screenwriter Stephen Beyer (Living In The Moments)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Stephen Beyer: Jon spends most of his time partying and carousing with best friends Joey and Jay, and filling his life with hijinks. But when he develops romantic feelings for his new coworker Holly, he’s challenged to grow up a little so he can have a more mature… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Stephen Beyer (Living In The Moments)

Interview with Screenwriter Shruti Tewari (Flares)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Shruti Tewari: FLARES is a screenplay about friendship underscoring the thought that “When women come together, magic happens.” 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? DRAMA 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? FLARES should be a movie because it holds a mirror to… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Shruti Tewari (Flares)

Interview with Screenwriters Sean J.S. Jourdan, Danielle Prall (JESS)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Sean J.S. Jourdan, Danielle Prall: Our screenplay is about an ex-con who, like many of us, struggles with medical bills, minimum wage employment, and companionship. Due to her circumstances she pulled back into the world she escaped from, to her detriment, but is able to provide for family.… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriters Sean J.S. Jourdan, Danielle Prall (JESS)

Interview with Screenwriter Malcolm Carter (Adam and E.V.E.)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Malcolm Carter: It’s story about a little girl, Victoria, who can only speak in hip hop lyrics from the 1990s, and she has the key to saving or destroying the world. Unfortunately, the year is 2050 and nobody really listens to hip hop from the 1990’s anymore, especially… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Malcolm Carter (Adam and E.V.E.)

Interview with Screenwriter Lee Lawson (DOG #9)

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Lee Lawson: The story of Chuck is about overcoming adversity and the challenges that life throws at you. Chuck himself, has to overcome the fear and doubts brought on by his loss of his sense of smell, and learn that he has other skills and values to bring… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Lee Lawson (DOG #9)