Filmmaker Cafe

Do you really want to write an awesome screenplay? Then let me tell you a story about my film school short film which I hated so much

Are you hustling in a 9-5 or maybe more than one? Are you a busy homemaker? You might be having the mindset that you don't have time to write a screenplay but me and Jessica had this beautiful discussion in an Instagram Live and we are broke the ‘No-Time' Myth Listen to know more

Are you overwhelmed? Burn out? Do this to avoid being overwhelmed when writing a short film Listen to know more

Got An Inspiration For A Short Film? Now What? A essential step towards defining your screenwriting strategy

THE STRUGGLE FOR IDEAS IS REAL

One of the biggest challenges for a screenwriter is To get his work read page to page So how can he write it vividly? Listen to know more

I struggled a lot with outlining 3 act structure was too overwhelming for me A great outline can give you foundation and direction That's when I found a more practical approach Listen to know more

AM PUTTING MY FOOT DOWN AND GOING TO DEBUNK A MYTH THATS STOPPING YOU FROM COMPLETING THAT SCREENPLAY

Writer Block? Procrastination? Perfectionism? Lack Of Confidence? NO MORE!!! Here is a writing exercise that can help you unless your creativity and help you in your screenwriting journey Listen to know more

I have take a break from screenwriting for some days and I learnt a very important lesson guys

Biggest Mistakes I Made When I Started Screenwriting Screenwriting is easy but also tough at the same time Why? Sometimes you are at the peak of your creative flow Other times you stare at the blank page That's how the creative life is but There are some mindset problems that made it tough for me Listen to know more

Subtext = Great Screenplay

THE TRUTH ABOUT RESEARCH

I know this a taboo topic among screenwriters Because the artist that we are despises rules or structure in creativity I beg to differ because. Why? Listen to know more

This is a repeated question asked by many aspiring screenwriters Book are the cheapest and comprehensive way to learn So here goes my list but there is a more better way to go with it. Listen to know more

The struggle for fresh and unique ideas is real Because writers's block and procrastination is a real pain But I applied a new technique to my process And it changed the game for me Now I can't hide it from you. So here goes

Research is boring isn't it? Well if you you are are screenwriting for a story or idea you are not passionate about it it

Hi in this Plogg series we are going to talk about screenplay writing in a much deeper sense in relation to our spiritual, mental and psychological health Click this link and send doubts/Feedbacks/Criticisms and get featured

Having A Consistent Screenwriting Practice Is Hard For Me But There are some Hacks I do to push myself

Finally this was something I really wanted to do. I wanted to talk about a Indian film and it's not coincidence that I choose one of my favourite contemporary films ❤️ Lunchbox is too tasty a film, so Mindblowing that you can taste the food the in the film

Do you feel like your screenplay does not have a life? Boring or lagging? It's because it lacks the right amount and intensity of conflict. In this episode I talk about how you can uses different types of conflict to elevate your screenplay Click this link and send doubts/Feedbacks/Criticisms and get featured

Being vulnerable and self aware is really important as an artist. I am sharing my journey towards taking the decision to be a filmmaker and screenwriter in this episode

Are you struggling to start and complete screenplays? Then you are not dominating it. Do you want to know how to dominate it? Listen to the episode and learn about a simple process that you can start applying today Click this link and send doubts/Feedbacks/Criticisms and get featured

Are you struggling to create characters that are more human, relatable and deep? Don't fret no more, here are 5 questions you can ask to improve them and your screenplays

So hey for all those following my progress of my feature film screenplay works, I just wanted to update my progress and what's happening with it

Story Vs Plot - This is something many screenwriters struggles in the beginning but does not really admit. I am going to give it a very simple definition that will b,ow your mind off

So this is the insight I got after the consultation calls I had with one of my followers in Instagram. This might be unconventional for some people but do listen and give a try. Spin your creative process for your next screenplay

Are you a fan of psychological thrillers/Horrors? Are you trying to screenwriter in that genre. If you are you need to be aware of the base conventions of the genre. In this podcast episode I discuss my journey with this genre in my feature film screenwriting process. I talk about the conventions that define this genre

Do you want to expand your character? Setting? Themes? Motifs? Here is a technique to do so for your screenplays

Writers block! Ah the wrath

Some days back as I was writing my feature film screenplay something happened to my in my body. Listen to the whole story here ❤️ Click this link and send

Screenwriting theories, book, gurus etc are of no use and you need to start going to the chore now and that's all it matters. Want to know how? Listen up fam

You are Procrastinating aren't you? Hey fellow screenwriter here is a 5 non-BS tips to overcome it. This is 100% tried and tested on me by me so rest assure it's gonna make some difference in your life. Let me know ❤️ Click this link and send

Have you seen the movie Prisoners Directed By Denis Villeneuve and written by Aaron Guzikowski? Oh man what a trip right? In this episode I talk about the red whistle and object with a lot of emotional evocation in the screenplay which clearly shows the craft of the screenwriter. This is actually a snippet from my 4 part screenplay analysis of Prisoners in my blog Click this link to read

have you ever had days where you spend hours in front of your screenwriting material and never got an idea out but when you engaged in some random activity not even related to writing for example cooking, you start to churn out fabulous ideas for your screenplay? Click this link and send

How Does Character relationships and cast design derive meaning and emotional evocation in the audience? How can it helps in your screenwriting process? I answer this questions from my experience with it in my process of writing a feature film screenplay

What keeps us engaged with life? What pushes the narrative of a film forward? What fuels your creative and spiritual journey forward? Here I am trying to be bit personal on my screenwriting journey and life in general

So this is not a new issue. It's a age old debate and here is my take on the backstory conundrum faced by screenwriters. Read detailed articles in my blog: https://filmmakercafe.com. Connect with me on Instagram: Instagram.com/Shivmode

Have you ever got an flash of inspiration? A rain of thoughts and ideas after seeing an image, news or even a dream? You sat to develop this idea for your screenplay but you start getting self doubts of whether your should move forward with it. What will you do? I talk about how I dealt with this situation in my screenwriting journey. Read detailed articles in my blog: https://filmmakercafe.com. Connect with me on Instagram: Instagram.com/Shivmode

So this is something I really like to do when I write my scripts and work on my characters, listen to know why I do it. Read detailed articles in my blog: https://filmmakercafe.com. Connect with me on Instagram: Instagram.com/Shivmode

Do you PUBG? I don't but I get the whole buzz around it. You must be thinking what this has to do with screenwriting and filmmaking. It does in a much deeper way. Listen and give me feedback

Yeah you read it right. It's been almost 2 weeks I have been updating my journey of writing a feature film screenplay with you guys. After two weeks this is where I stand at. Read detailed articles in my blog: https://filmmakercafe.com. Connect with me on Instagram: Instagram.com/Shivmode. Connect with me in TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@itsshivmode

Are you an aspiring screenwriter? Then this episode is for you. This covers a description of what a screenplay writer or scriptwriter's role demands him to do. It's a exciting but at the same time requires your dedication. Read detailed articles in my blog: https://filmmakercafe.com. Connect with me on Instagram: Instagram.com/Shivmode. Connect with me in TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@itsshivmode

This episode is for all the aspiring directors. The role of an director is not an easy one but it sure is exciting. I urge all passionate filmmakers to know what they are getting into

Do you want to become a screenwriter? Are you dreaming and contemplating it day and night? Is it in your blood and an unquenchable passion? Then this episode is for you

This is Plogg #011 I said Plogg #010 in the intro, My bad sorry. So the Title is self explanatory on what this episode is about so jump ahead and apply

Hey filmnerds, so I have been experimenting on a new approach on building my character and overall structure of my feature film screenplay. How do you like it? ♥️ Read detailed articles in my blog: https://filmmakercafe.com. Connect with me on Instagram: Instagram.com/Shivmode. Connect with me in TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@itsshivmode

I talk about a tip on how to tax and play with your creativity I used personally to get more ideas for my feature film screenwriting process. Read detailed articles in my blog: https://filmmakercafe.com. Connect with me on Instagram: Instagram.com/Shivmode. Connect with me in TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@itsshivmode

Talking about my feature film ideation process when I travelled in the public transport during the partial lockdown period

You must have come across many blog titles and YouTube videos which promises you to teach you to write a feature film screenplay in 14 days, some courses claim even boast that they can teach you to write one in I week. Is this realistic? Why is this helpful in one way? I talk in details about this topic in this episode

A motivation to all creative people especially screenwriters who are feeling a bit of a block ❤️ Read detailed articles in my blog: https://filmmakercafe.com. Connect with me on Instagram: Instagram.com/Shivmode. Connect with me in TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@itsshivmode