SCRIPTWRITING RESOURCES
The Internet Movie Database: Movie & TV Series Listings with clips, trivia and people involved (with contact info in paid version)
DoneDealPro: Listing of all projects in development at the studios with a wealth of information about them.
The Writers Store: Screenwriting books, programs, and a wealth of other tools and resources for screenwriters.
Simply Scripts – Script repository. Advice for writers.
Daily Scripts – An inventory and archive of formatted scripts.
Suggested Books:
- The Screenwriter’s Bible, David Trottier
- Dr. Format Answers Your Questions (Revised Ed.), David Trottier
- Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting, Robert McKee
- Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need, Blake Snyder
- Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting, Syd Field
Screencraft – All about screenwriting. Includes their guide to The 16 best
screenwriting books
Lauri’s List: List of Screenwriting Fellowships, Labs, and Contests
ACTING RESOURCES
Dragonukconnects.com – A mid-Atlantic-oriented website for actors and producers.
WIFV (Women in Film and Video, DC)- Networking, support, and advocacy for
writers, filmmakers, and others in the industry.
The Actor’s Center – Classes, announcements, directory of talent, casting notices, networking. Serving the DMV
Actor’s Access – An online casting platform.
Virginia Production Alliance – Virginia film group. Resources, training,
advocacy for the industry.
Virginia Film Office – Promotes filming in Virginia. Casting and crew notices,
news, advocacy, resources, contests.
Maryland Film Office – Maryland film and film industry advocacy, advice, news,
resources.
Baltimore Film Office – Baltimore film and film industry advocacy, advice, news,
resources. Screenwriting competition.
DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME)– District
of Columbia’s regulatory and information site re entertainment and sources.
TIVA – Television, Internet, and Video Association of DC, Inc. A
production-oriented group serving the DMV.
SAG-AFTRA Mid-Atlantic Local – Professional screen, television, and voice
actor’s union. Local and national guidance and resources.
Actor’s Equity Association – Professional theatre actor’s labor union. Local
and national guidance and resources.
Film Freeway – Aggregator of film festivals and contests. Global. area.
Taylor Royall – A casting company based in Baltimore.
Liquid Talent – A casting company based in Richmond and Williamsburg, VA.
Erica Arvold – A casting company based in Virginia.
Carlyn Davis Casting – Falls Church, VA based casting company.
Backstage – A leading nationwide casting company. Online magazine, tips,
networking resources. Subscription.