Actor Resources
Screenwriter Links
On Story: Presented by Austin Film Festival
AFF’s half-hour series presents a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of the country’s most beloved movies and TV shows.
BAFTA's Screenwriters on Screenwriting
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts presents this series of video lectures with some of the world's top screenwriters offering advice and inspiration.
The Black Board
The Official Writing Community of the Black List and Go Into The Story.
The Black List
It began as a survey in 2005 of development execs about their favorite unproduced screenplays and has blossomed into a database for aspiring screenwriters to become discovered.
…By Ken Levine: The World As Seen By a TV Comedy Writer
The blog of Emmy-winning writer Ken Levine, named one of the Best 25 Blogs of 2011 by TIME Magazine.
A national nonprofit dedicated to mentoring screenwriters. They offer an annual fellowship that includes a 12-month mentorship program with Hollywood professionals.
Creativescreenwriting.com
The Web site for Creative Screenwriting, the magazine that interviews filmmakers, the writers and directors, to reveal what went into the creative processes of major motion pictures, art films and TV series.
Emotional Toolbox
Laurie H. Hutzler’s Web site offers lots of free screenwriting information and tools. It lists her seminars and workshops that are open to the public and profiles her consulting work.
Go Into The Story
The official screenwriting blog of the Black List.
InkTip.com
InkTip.com is a paid service that helps producers easily find a good script, saves time for agents and managers in locating the right people for their clients' scripts, or new clients, and greatly increases exposure for screenwriters.
The International Screenwriters’ Association
An informational resource for screenwriters worldwide and a source for film and TV producers seeking screenwriters.
Jane in Progress
Jane Espenson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Once Upon A Time, Husbands) blogs about writing.
JohnAugust.com
John August (Go, Big Fish) has been blogging about screenwriting since 2003 and hosts the Scriptnotes podcast with Craig Mazin (Hangover 2, Identity Thief).
John Truby’s Screenwriting Take
John Truby has taught his 22-Step Great Screenwriting and Genre classes to over 35,000 students worldwide.
MovieBytes
A comprehensive database of screenwriting contests and screenwriting competitions.
The Nerdist Writer’s Panel
An informal chat moderated by Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour, Supah Ninjas, Supernatural) with professional writers about the process and business of writing.
The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith
The former Creative Screenwriting editor’s podcast about all things related to screenwriting.
The Random Name Generator
Trying to think up a character name? The random name generator uses data from the U.S. Census to randomly generate male and female names while allowing you to set your obscurity factor from 1 (common) to 99 (totally obscure).
Script
Inside information, articles written by working writers and filmmakers, and in-depth interviews.
Scripts & Scribes
Dozens of interviews with screenwriters, producers, executives, lit agents and managers.
The Scriptwriters Network
An educational, non-profit, volunteer-driven organization created by writers for writers and industry professionals.
TV Writer
An insider's look at TV writing, with how-to sections on everything from structure and characterization to pitching and making contacts.
Virtual Pitchfest
This paid service helps writers pitch their scripts to industry pros and guarantees a response back.
Wordplay
From working screenwriters Terry Rossio and Ted Elliott, this site reveals some of the secrets of writing and selling scripts.
The Writers’ Room
Hosted by Academy Award-winning writer Jim Rash, this Sundance TV original series features a frank and revealing conversation with TV writers and cast members.
The Writers Store
The Writers Store is recognized as a leading resource for specialized software, books, supplies and reference materials for writers and filmmakers.
Writers Guild Foundation Blog
Analysis, podcasts, interviews, scripts, recipes, and more from the Writers Guild Foundation Web site.
ENDORSEMENTS
"As a young actor in Los Angeles, Stuart’s guidance helped me to discover a newfound sense of confidence that I had been searching for. Whenever I work with Stuart I find an underlying truth to my own emotions that serves as the anchor to any character I play."
Paul Wesley – Actor/Producer/Director
Vampire Diaries, Tell Me A Story, Etc.
"I have known Stuart Rogers for over twenty years, and we have acted together on the stages of Los Angeles. From Shakespeare to Neil Simon. I can honestly say these are some of my greatest moments in the theatre. He is a consummate actor. Now he has the knowledge of the theatre and developed his own approach to rescuing actors that are drowning in a sea of misconceptions. As a teacher he is patient, caring and insightful to an actor's artistic needs. He knows how to guide an actor to capture his power and use it in performance. He can help you find the truth of a character and fortify that interpretation. Through years of teaching, he has developed an approach that is accessible for the actor and at the same time, he re-enforces the actor's ability to chose and interpret wisely. Stanislavski is dead. Strasberg is dead. Meisner is dead. Their advocates are teaching a watered-down version of the old masters. This is the twenty-first century, time to learn from the master who is part of the future, Stuart Rogers is alive. Learn from a living master. I highly recommend Stuart Rogers technique for actors that want to better themselves in their craft."
Ted Lange – Actor/Director
The King Of Queens, Scrubs, Drake & Josh, Boy Meets World, General Hospital, The Love Boat, Etc. Directing Includes: Dharma And Greg, Moesha, The Wayans Brothers, All Of Us, Etc.
"Stuart has an extraordinary keen eye. I've watched him help actors grow significantly in their work very quickly."
Catherine Fitzmaurice – Master Voice Teacher
The Juilliard School's Drama Division, Yale School Of Drama, New York University, Harvard University, The Moscow Art Theatre, The Stratford Sharespearean Festival, The Guthrie Theater, Lincoln Center, and many others.
"Stuart's passion for the art of acting is viral. Whenever we work together, I'm always discovering new depths to myself and the characters I play."
Sean Hayes – Actor
Will And Grace, Pieces Of April, The Bucket List, Etc.
"Stuart understands talent and can always get more of it out of a professional actor than they remember they have."
Cady Huffman – Actress
Seven Broadway Shows Including A Tony Award Winner For Best Featured Actress In A Musical For: The Producers
"Stuart is a passionate teacher, he gives actors the tools to uncover depth in their work that not even they knew existed."
Octavia Spencer – Actress
Academy Award winner, Best supporting actress - The Help, Insurgent, Allegiant, Zootopia, Truth Be Told, Thunder Force, etc.
"I feel that listening is a key to good acting, and Stuart guides his actors to a striking level of connection, listening, and responding."
Allison Janney – Actress
Academy Award Winner, I, Tonya, West Wing, American Beauty, The Hours, Hairspray, Juno, Etc.