Adam McKay cleverly pivots from laughs to drama in the blink of an eye. Adam McKay has had a long career blending comedy and drama in new and interesting ways. He's found success in both film and television. He won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Big Short (2015) and he was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay for Vice (2018). His newest film is Don't Look Up, which was nominated for Best Picture, and he executive produces Winning Time, which has been very popular on HBO. Sounds like he's a great person to listen to when it comes to writing. Check out this video from Outstanding Screenplays, and let's talk after. 10 Screenwriting Tips from Adam McKay 1. Think about what genres we are living in at the moment you are writing your script. Then try combining those genres, even if they don’t usually go together. Writing a different genre can be challenging. And mashing them up can create quite the balancing act. Still, providing yourself a challenge you nail can excite the reader later. Keep them on their toes. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 8 June, 2022