Jo
@jo-light.bsky.social
Occasional screenwriter, recovering story analyst. I write stuff @ final draft / no film school
What fun it was to chat with filmmakers about their screenwriting wisdom at #SXSW! PS Haven’t stopped thinking about Death of a Unicorn 🦄 #filmsky #filmandtv #screenwriting #finaldraft
Lessons for Screenwriters from SXSW
Discover valuable lessons for screenwriters from SXSW, including the importance of personal stories, creativity, and overcoming budget constraints.
blog.finaldraft.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
What fun it was to chat with filmmakers about their screenwriting wisdom at #SXSW! PS Haven’t stopped thinking about Death of a Unicorn 🦄 #filmsky #filmandtv #screenwriting #finaldraft
F*CKUPS ANONYMOUS is a #SXSW winner! So glad I was able to sit down with the team, including their two very talented leads, to discuss Joe's story about his time in a controversial boarding school. #filmsky
Three Lessons in Filmmaking from the 'F*ckups Anonymous' SXSW Team
Congrats to 'F*ckups Anonymous' for winning the SXSW Independent TV Pilot Competition!
nofilmschool.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I get emotional meeting other lady horror writer/directors so it was a delight to speak with Jess Varley for THE ASTRONAUT #SXSW #horror #filmsky
4 Things This Director Learned While Sending Kate Mara to Space (Sort Of)
There's lots to learn from Jess Varley's first feature.
nofilmschool.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I love-love-loved GOOD BOY and meeting Indy was a highlight of #SXSW
Should You Make a Movie with a Dog as the Star? 'Good Boy' Proves You Can
NFS meets Indy the Dog and his owners, writer/director Ben Leonberg and producer Kari Fischer to discuss what it's like making your furry friend the star of your horror movie.
nofilmschool.com
March 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I love-love-loved GOOD BOY and meeting Indy was a highlight of #SXSW
Gnashing teeth, pulling out my hair, etc. over this, the sexiest dance sequence in history
#ClassicFilm #Cinema #Filmsky
#ClassicFilm #Cinema #Filmsky
March 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Gnashing teeth, pulling out my hair, etc. over this, the sexiest dance sequence in history
#ClassicFilm #Cinema #Filmsky
#ClassicFilm #Cinema #Filmsky
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- Conclave cost $20m
- The Substance* cost $18m
- The Brutalist cost $10m
- Anora cost $6m
- Flow cost €3.5m
- A Real Pain cost $3m
- I’m Still Here cost $1.48m
Really good Oscar year for modest and low budget indies
- The Substance* cost $18m
- The Brutalist cost $10m
- Anora cost $6m
- Flow cost €3.5m
- A Real Pain cost $3m
- I’m Still Here cost $1.48m
Really good Oscar year for modest and low budget indies
March 3, 2025 at 4:33 AM
- Conclave cost $20m
- The Substance* cost $18m
- The Brutalist cost $10m
- Anora cost $6m
- Flow cost €3.5m
- A Real Pain cost $3m
- I’m Still Here cost $1.48m
Really good Oscar year for modest and low budget indies
- The Substance* cost $18m
- The Brutalist cost $10m
- Anora cost $6m
- Flow cost €3.5m
- A Real Pain cost $3m
- I’m Still Here cost $1.48m
Really good Oscar year for modest and low budget indies
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Wait, what time does the ceremony actually start
March 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Wait, what time does the ceremony actually start
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Mutuals must dm me 5 things they love about me before days end or I'll unfollow
February 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Mutuals must dm me 5 things they love about me before days end or I'll unfollow
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Because you were wondering. The #SAGAwards trophy weights 12+ lbs.
February 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Because you were wondering. The #SAGAwards trophy weights 12+ lbs.
Have I mentioned I love the 2024 awards contender CONCLAVE
February 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Have I mentioned I love the 2024 awards contender CONCLAVE
why not bring this back because it’s always on my mind
February 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
why not bring this back because it’s always on my mind
Whatever this genre is, pump it straight into my veins
no return point
Unworn · a wonderful world, we've destroyed · Song · 2024
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February 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Whatever this genre is, pump it straight into my veins
This was such a fun convo. Cooper Raiff is one of the most unique voices in indie film right now. #Sundance2025 #screenwriting
Filmmaker Cooper Raiff Talks "Bumping" in Screenwriting
Writer & Director Cooper Raiff returns to Sundance with his new episodic series Hal & Harper sharing his process and character-building tips.
blog.finaldraft.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This was such a fun convo. Cooper Raiff is one of the most unique voices in indie film right now. #Sundance2025 #screenwriting
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me when my review gets more than 1 like
February 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
me when my review gets more than 1 like
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Phil!? PHIL CONNORS!!
February 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Phil!? PHIL CONNORS!!
Here’s my interview with the writer/director of RABBIT TRAP, whose process is really stunning. #Sundance2025
How Sundance’s ‘Rabbit Trap’ Screenplay Took Shape
Dive into Bryn Chainey's unique process, his Sundance debut, & how Rabbit Trap, blends folk horror with experimental music & striking visuals.
blog.finaldraft.com
February 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Here’s my interview with the writer/director of RABBIT TRAP, whose process is really stunning. #Sundance2025
This was a cool one to cover! Amazing things can be done in short films, too. Really nice peek behind the curtain from this writer/director. #Sundance2025
The VFX Secrets Behind Lush Sundance Short 'Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting'
NFS chats with writer/director Alexander Thompson about his very realistic fantasy short film..
nofilmschool.com
January 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
This was a cool one to cover! Amazing things can be done in short films, too. Really nice peek behind the curtain from this writer/director. #Sundance2025
Physically I’m home but mentally I’m still wandering the aisles of Park City Fresh Market #Sundance2025
January 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Physically I’m home but mentally I’m still wandering the aisles of Park City Fresh Market #Sundance2025
I really loved this short film—a brief emotional glimpse into this woman’s life and how she impacts the city. Check out my interview with the team! #Sundance2025
Bringing Mexico’s Vibrant Culture to Life in Sundance Short Film 'Susana'
Go behind the scenes of this great Sundance short.
nofilmschool.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I really loved this short film—a brief emotional glimpse into this woman’s life and how she impacts the city. Check out my interview with the team! #Sundance2025
#Sundance2025 coverage on its way! Here’s a cool interview we did with one of this year’s shorts filmmakers:
How This Filmmaker Turned Stock Animations into a Sundance-Worthy Short
We speak with writer/director Jordan Michael Blake about how he got his unique animated short into the Sundance Film Festival.
nofilmschool.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#Sundance2025 coverage on its way! Here’s a cool interview we did with one of this year’s shorts filmmakers:
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They wouldn't be able to shoot this scene today. Too expensive
January 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
They wouldn't be able to shoot this scene today. Too expensive