Kari Barlas

FilmNorth on LinkedIn: #film #indiefilm #filmmaking #dei #diversity #diversityandinclusion #nea… Dear Community, At this perilous point in our nation’s history, silence is not an option. Our organization, our mission and values, our members, our friends…

Courage ❤️
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This is what America looked like before the EPA cleaned it up A snapshot from America before the impact of the EPA and the effects of rules regulating clean water and air were felt.

It's not just fdr. One of the things the epa did not long after it was formed was document the nation's pollution via photography. That can seem frivolous, but generations of Americans have no idea why the EPA was necessary. This broke a million views when we published it in 2017

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day.

To celebrate, we are offering 20% off site-wide! ❤️

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12 Free Go Into The Story eBooks: So-Called Screenwriting “Rules,” Writing a Screenplay, Rewriting a Screenplay, Business of Screenwriting, A Screenwriter’s Guide to Aristotle’s “Poetics,” plus 7 more free eBooks. ow.ly/gRRu30hBQ22 #screenwriting #writing #scriptsky

THE OLD WAY: A screenplay is a blueprint for a production.

THE NEW WAY: The screenplay promises what the movie can be.

My goal for a spec script is to evoke the emotional experience of seeing the film on screen. That's how I get the reader excited about the possibilities.

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Mere!! 🔥🔥🔥

Thank you. This was super helpful!

Writing a Logline for a Character Driven Drama: Who’s your Protagonist? What is the distinctive issue they’re confronting, the source of their conflict? What is at the emotional core of your story? gointothestory.blcklst.com/writing-a-lo... #screenwriting #writing #scriptsky

Congratulations, Mere!! 🥰🥰🥰

Only about 25% of screenwriters were women in 2024. Help us change those statistics! Send your best script to the Women’s List — submissions open on Galentine’s day. Find out more at thewomenslist.org

Wooooot!!! Congratulations! 😎😎😎And Happy Birthday!! 🎂🤹🏼‍♀️🎉

Today from Timothy Snyder, author of On Tyranny:

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That’s amazing! Congratulations!!

So generous. Thank you!!

Downloads Below are samples of my pitching and development documents, pilot and episodic scripts, and other writing. While my own career is a work in progress, and nothing below is in any way definitive, or...

hey world, and #screenwriting #screenwriters, here is your first periodic reminder that my pitches, bibles, outlines, and scripts for EVERY PILOT I HAVE SOLD OR NOT SOLD are available for your educational use at okbjgm.weebly.com/downloads.html - check it out!

Genius!

"HOW DO I WRITE A PERSONAL ESSAY WHEN MY LIFE IS SUPER BORING?"

"My life is boring." I hear this ALL the time from writers tackling personal essays. But here's the thing -- your story isn't boring. You're just telling it wrong. Let's talk about why. 🧵⤵️

The 'tell me about yourself' question isn't small talk—it's your biggest opportunity. Here's how to tell your own story, and make executives remember you long after a meeting ends. 🧵⤵️

2025 #Oscars Nominations

Best Original Screenplay

Anora
The Brutalist
A Real Pain
September 5
The Substance

Feeling like there's been a further exodus from Twitter/X, so to those screenwriters who've made the leap (well done!) and are seeking your creative tribe, do check out these starter packs and follow those listed to get your feed feeling more like home.

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Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats' Meta says it is working quickly to resolve the problem, which has prompted accusations of bias on social media.

Twitter, Meta, and Tiktok are all state media now. They will suppress and censor narratives, beliefs, and views opposed by the administration.

Act accordingly. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Alright, writers. Take a cue from Lynch: go be your weird damn selves and leave some fucking art in this world before you're gone.

How Watch Duty’s wildfire tracking app became a crucial lifeline for LA “We view what we are doing as a public service,” says the app’s cofounder.

The first of my many stories on #lawildfires @theverge.com I talk w. @watchdutyapp.bsky.social app CTO, David Merritt, about the non-profit's plans to stay free, why they don't scrape/steal user data, won't show ads, or measure dwell time'& how it's saving lives.
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Fundraisers for Hollywood Crew Members Affected by LA Fires

From the pandemic to the strikes to the fire, Hollywood crews have been hit hard. @lizalps.bsky.social started this Google doc listing the Gofundmes of our colleagues. If you want to submit a fundraiser link to be listed, please email LoveULAcrew@gmail.com.

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Fire Emergency Resources — The Writers Guild Foundation

From the WGA Foundation:

Far from Hollywood's wealth, Los Angeles fire survivors feel forgotten Residents say that insurance companies might shortchange less affluent households.

The media has focused on wealthy, White neighborhoods. But the fire in Altadena--a racially and economically diverse suburb--deserves more attention, because insurance may not cover their rebuilding costs, forcing families out and leading the neighborhood to gentrify.
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Nearly 800 prisoners now helping to battle Los Angeles fires Incarcerated firefighters working to battle the widespread Los Angeles brush fires are paid between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, plus $1 for active emergencies.

Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 charges but won't face any punishment — and will be back in the White House this month.

Nearly 800 prisoners are now helping to battle Los Angeles fires, making as little as $5.80 per day.

A tale of two justice systems.

MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources

Master doc of mutual aid groups helping people and animals on the ground in LA. Please share docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Map from BBC showing the scale of the Palisades fire, labeled "how does the Palisades fire compare in size with New York and London?"

This visual from the BBC compares the size of the Palisades fire to NYC showing how it would essentially be like everything in Manhattan below 42nd street being on fire at the same time. And that's only one of the fires raging in LA. Terrifying. Please stay safe everyone: www.bbc.com/news/article...