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Learn about a critical mistake that can derail a screenwriter's career in this 11-minute video featuring Los Angeles-based screenwriter Collin Watts. Discover what Watts considers one of the worst things a screenwriter can do with their screenplay, drawing from his experience as a graduate of the UCLA professional screenwriting program and writer of successful films including "Hot Seat" (2022) starring Mel Gibson and "This Land" (2023). Gain insights from a professional who has written several successful short films that premiered in over 30 festivals worldwide and whose feature scripts have placed in top screenwriting contests including the Austin Film Festival. Understand how to avoid this career-damaging mistake and protect your future opportunities as a screenwriter through practical advice from someone who has navigated the industry successfully from short films to theatrical releases.
