For February's Script Club meeting, we will be discussing the pilot script for The Bear. Host Luke Foster will be joined by Academy Nicholl Fellowship winner and SAFTA-winning screenwriter Sean Daniels, with more guests to be announced. Register now:

Festival run or online release? We sat down with Andrew Laurich, director of A Reasonable Request, to discuss the best strategies for launching a short film. From Sundance to Vimeo Staff Pick, his insights are a must-read for indie filmmakers! Read the full article on our blog!

CenterFrame member Lucca Bertollini is seeking a compelling short film project with the potential to evolve into a feature-length film. He is excited to collaborate with writers and explore ways to expand concepts into something extraordinary. Desirable genres: horror & sci-fi.

Exciting news about the CenterFrame-funded short film Crusts! 🎉 A massive congratulations to Louis McCartney for winning the Sean Connery Award for Best Actor at the St. Andrews Film Festival for his outstanding performance.⁠ With a BIFA longlisting and multiple awards already under its belt, we're thrilled to see the cast receiving the recognition they truly deserve!

CenterFrame funded short film “Rouge” has been labeled as a “Short film market pick” by the Clermont-Ferrand Committee! Congratulations to the entire Rouge team, Clermont is one of the biggest film festivals for short films and we can't wait to see where this amazing work is going next!

CenterFrame has launched a new FILMS page, offering you the chance to share your completed work with a vibrant creative community. Every three months, standout short films from the page will be screened in the INDUSTRY SHOWCASE, in a London venue, attended by British TV and film industry professionals. Following the screening, selected filmmakers will join a networking lunch, creating opportunities to connect with top industry figures and take the next step in their careers. Today’s featured short film: Apocalypse Anytime Now When Samuel, one of many young victims of eco-anxiety, hears about the flooding in Venice he decides to take his survival into his own hands. Watch it on CenterFrame:

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On this edition: News: Indie Boost, Market Your Script, Path to Sundance Career: Industry Showcase, BFI/BAFTA mentoring, Disney Interning Festivals: Mecal Pro, Raindance, UK Film Festival Funding: BBC Comedy, Film Expo South, British Council Looking For: Filmmakers seek scripts

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CenterFrame member Ana Torre, Head of Development at We Are Bolt, is searching for scripts: 🌈 Focus: Misfits, outsiders, identity, and resilience 🎭 Tone: Raw, emotional, with touches of unexpected humor 🎥 Goal: Stories that provoke empathy and offer fresh perspectives

Hey, CenterFrame community, Michael Arndt here one last time! What an incredible week it’s been. I’ve loved sharing my screenwriting lessons with all of you and diving into what makes great stories work. I hope you’ve found these insights helpful and that they inspire you to take your storytelling to the next level. And let’s not forget the amazing Script Club LIVE session—getting to discuss Little Miss Sunshine with you all was a real highlight for me. Remember you can always go to my YouTube channel for more! Thanks again to everyone at CenterFrame for having me this week—it’s been an absolute pleasure. I can’t wait to see what amazing stories come out of this community. Take care, and happy writing!

Hello, CenterFrame community, Michael Arndt here again! A great ending wraps up your story’s stakes and emotional journey. Make it resonate, and leave your audience with something to think about. One of the best ways to achieve this is through an effective final shot! If you want to dive deeper into how the final shot is a crucial part of your film, check out my YouTube videos!

Hey, Michael Arndt here, and now I'm going to be talking about the mentor aria. The mentor aria is where your hero, who is embarking on this journey, meets a mentor figure, someone who's going to guide them through the rest of the story and usually that mentor figure gives them a speech - and aria - in which they talk about how to see the world. Check out my YouTube video where I break down lessons from my own scripts and some timeless classics. I share tips, examples, and insights that I think will really help you!

Hello, I'm Michael Arndt and I'm back here to talk about midpoints! The midpoint is one of the most overlooked but crucial parts of a screenplay. It’s where your story takes a turn, raises the stakes, and keeps the audience engaged for the second half. Without a strong midpoint, the middle of your story can drag, and that’s the last thing you want. If you haven’t already, check out my YouTube channel! In one video, I dive into the importance of the midpoint and how it drives your story forward. Go take a look—I’d love to hear what you think!

Hello again, Michael Arndt here! Inciting incident in a story is the event that sets the emotional arc in motion. It's the moment when the hero's greatest fear or hope is touched upon. It can be the best or worst thing that could happen to your protagonist. If you want to go deeper into inciting incidents that grabs your audience with examples from famous films, check out my YouTube channel!

Hello, Michael Arndt here! The climax is the heart of your story. It’s the moment where everything comes together—the stakes, the characters, and the themes. It’s also the part of the story your audience will remember most, so it’s worth putting in the effort to make it truly impactful. Many CenterFrame members have already been watching my YouTube videos, and if you haven’t checked them out yet, maybe you should too! In one, I go into detail about how to craft a satisfying climax that ties everything together. I’d love to hear what you think!

Hey, Michael Arndt here again! Your audience connects to characters who feel human. Give your hero clear wants, flaws, and challenges, and let them grow through the story. A strong character arc shows where your hero starts, what they struggle with, and how they transform by the end. It’s about putting your characters in situations that challenge their flaws and force them to make meaningful choices. Check out my YouTube video where I break down lessons from my own scripts and some timeless classics. I share tips, examples, and insights that I think will really help you!

Hey, Michael Arndt here! The first act is the foundation of your story. It’s where you introduce the world, your characters, and the stakes. If you can get this part right, the rest of your screenplay has a solid foundation to build on. Your first act should do three key things: set the tone of your story, establish what’s at stake, and end with an inciting incident that propels your hero into action. The goal is to pull your audience in and make them care about what happens next. If you want to go deeper into the elements of a great first act, check out my YouTube video where I break it all down in more detail. I cover everything from crafting a strong setup to creating an inciting incident that grabs your audience. Give it a watch—I think you’ll find it helpful!

Today’s the day! Join me for Script Club LIVE as we break down the script of Little Miss Sunshine. We’ll talk about structure, character, and why Act 3 hits so hard. Bring your questions! Save your spot:

Hey, Michael Arndt here! This Tuesday, January 21st, I’ll be LIVE for Script Club! We’ll be talking about the Little Miss Sunshine script, breaking it down, and answering your questions. I can’t wait to see you there. Save your spot, it's FREE: