Michael Papich

This week's screenwriting tips are all about going from initial idea to finished script, with my guest of honor, Michael Papich. Michael is a screenwriter and filmmaker with a background in newspaper journalism. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Michael writes and produces his own shorts, features, and plays. Expect plenty of screenwriting tips for those of you looking for a step-by-step guide for turning those nebulous, untested ideas, into scripts that you're proud of. 👉 Subscribe to the channel for weekly screenwriting tips 🌐 Join the free Write in the Head community for weekly guidance: https://www.writeinthehead.org 🎥 Follow Michael: https://www.michaelpapich.com https://www.instagram.com/michaelpapich9 🎥 Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/jonpaulspurling Recommended Resources: https://www.instagram.com/ncfilmco/ — 01:40 How do screenwriters define an "idea"? 05:00 Starting with character 10:00 Should you write what you care about? 14:00 Should we consider what the market is looking for? 19:30 Moving from character to theme 23:00 How Michael developed his approach to screenwriting 26:15 Going beyond the basic beats of a story 31:45 Saying "yes" instead of "no" in your scripts 37:00 Can you do too much outlining? 40:45 The importance of daydreaming as part of the process 44:45 Solving story issues as we near the end of the process 51:45 Doubling down on character and philosophy 54:30 Connecting with Michael — Something you'd like to know more about as a screenwriter? Have requests for more screenwriting tips? Leave a comment and I'll make it happen. Like. Subscribe. Let's get there together.

A talented but cynical gambler tries to make some quick money hustling at a pool hall, but finds herself trapped in the unknown underworld of billiards and their larger role in the secret world order. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33247055/ Written and directed by Michael Papich. Starring: Jessenia Mills Bri Okamoto Danny Dove Mark Metro Kent Dove Jonas Chisolm Cinematography: Kathryn Fulp Kevin La Chania Vincenzo Irrig Sound Recording: Stephen Szklarski Kevin Li Special Effects: Moaz Mubeen Alexander Finegan Special thanks to: Matthew Giles Amy Wright Stan Walker Kari Morrison Circa 1888 City of Raleigh Brockman Galbraith Minnesota Fats

Jack takes Carl's jacket without permission, but he has a good reason. Jack: Jonathan Maxwell Carl: Cam Coolidge Director of Photography: Mathew Barndt Audio Recorder and on-set Sweet Boy: Danny Dove Written and Edited: Michael Papich

The (fake) documentary of the shocking behind-the-scenes production of the greatest stage play of all time, examining the life of the boldest voice in theater in honest and harrowing ways. Starring: Kaley Morrison Olivia Fitts Ryan Day Danny Dove Alexander Finegan Jonathan Maxwell Cinemetography: Wilson Land Writer, Director, Editor: Michael Papich

A surreal comedy, an underachieving woman gets fired from her job at a bank but uncovers international fraud in the process. To catch the bank's executives and keep herself out of prison, she pretends to be in on the scheme and learns that everyone fakes it until they make it. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10150980/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_2_q_girffraud Facebook.com/Giraffraud