Issue 15

The all-new, redesigned and re-edited movieScope magazine is now available with contributions by Michael Gubbins (former editor of Screen International), Julian Friedmann (former editor of Scriptwriter Magazine), Matt Greenhalgh (screenwriter of Nowhere Boy), Dr Christina Kallas (President of The Federation of Screenwriters in Europe), Mick Southworth (MD of The Works UK) and many more.

Our ‘Writer’s on Writing’ issue features The Road plus interviews with Jim Jarmusch, Jason Reitman, James Schamus, Jeremy Renner and others.

‘24Fps’

News Digest: Our round-up of the latest news affecting all aspects of the industry, from record breaking films to new funding initiatives.

Announcements: Details of the new iScript voice reading service, how Hollywood Script Express could make your life easier and Scrivener’s Project Management Software for writers.

Location Focus: We take a look at why the stunning landscapes of New Mexico are proving such a draw for filmmakers.

Industry Insider: Michael Gubbins, former editor of Screen International, on why he thinks screenwriters could be doing even more to help their cause.

Ask the Agent: Literary agent and screenwriting expert Julian Friedmann examines why American scripts are more successful than their British counterparts.

Script Talk: Read how Dr Christina Kallas, President of the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe, rallied the troops at the recent World Conference of Screenwriters.

Distribution: Experts Mick Southworth and Martin McCabe investigate whether, in today’s economic climate, screenwriters can really expect to sell their projects to distributors at script stage.

Finance: Product placement expert Jennifer Bydwell explains why finding the right commercial partner is so important to modern filmmaking.

EXPANDED Insider’s P.O.V.

Screenwriting - Jim Jarmusch
Hollywood’s maverick filmmaker reveals why his independent spirit is at the heart of every script he writes.
Directing - Jason Reitman
The director of Up in The Air tells us why his dad, Ivan, is proving such an influence.
Producing - James Schamus
The producer of Brokeback Mountain and Taking Woodstock on the future of films.
Acting - Jeremy Renner
The versatile Star of The Hurt Locker, 28 Weeks Later and North Country gives us an insight into his craft.
Cinematography - Robbie Ryan
The British weather was just one of the challenges facing the cinematographer on the Norfolk shoot of The Scouting Book For Boys.
Editing - David Freeman
In the second instalment of our two-part interview, the acclaimed editor discusses the advantages of editing in the digital age and his penchant for the freeze frame ending.
Plus much more…