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In this 11-minute video from Film Courage, veteran Hollywood writer/producer Mike Thompson shares crucial insights about the screenwriting business gained from his 20-year career. Gain wisdom from the accomplished screenwriter behind "Dragonfly" (starring Kevin Costner) and "Love Happens" (featuring Jennifer Aniston), who has sold dozens of high-profile spec scripts and secured multiple seven-figure deals. Learn from Thompson's unique perspective as both a successful screenwriter and showrunner for FOX's "John Doe" as he reflects on the realities of the industry that took him decades to fully comprehend. Discover valuable lessons about navigating Hollywood's complex business landscape from someone who has collaborated with top talent including Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington, and director Robert Zemeckis, and who began his career working for Academy Award-winning producers at Paramount Pictures.
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What I Finally Understand About The Screenwriting Business 20 Years Later - Mike Thompson
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