At just 5 years old, Velina Hasu Houston walked up to her mother, Setsuko, and with stunning confidence proclaimed “One day, you’ll see my name on the cover of a book.” Not just books. She grew to write plays. So determined was she to carve a place for herself in the literary world that she …
Shinho Lee is one of those dime-a-dozen, count-yourself-lucky, learn-all-you-can from him, educators and creators. A professional with a resume most only dream of. Born in South Korea, Lee immigrated to the United States after high school, to attend NYU’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. He graduated with both a BFA and an MFA. Like …
It’s June 2nd. You’ve successfully submitted to entertwine’s 24 hour writing contest. What happens now? We read and enjoy your work! We’re reading as quickly as we can. But we’ve received tons of great submissions and we want to make sure we’re giving them all the time and attention they deserve. When will the contest …
While most 18-year-old filmmakers are just learning the ropes — working on their first short films and getting to know the industry — Phoebe Yung has amassed enough experience to rival colleagues 5 years her elder. In other words, this New Jersey native knows what she wants and when she wants it. “I want to …
In 2018, Kyiana Williams, entertwine’s Creator and Founder found herself a few metaphorical yards away from her Academic finish line; she was just about to graduate from NYU with a degree in Dramatic Writing. At 22 years old, Kyiana had spent most of her life in class. Learning, questioning, improving — all with the goal …
Are there any requirements to be a volunteer? Yes. To participate as a volunteer you must meet the following requirements: 8th grade reading level Have time available to read pieces in a timely manner Good at email communication Proficient at using a rubric for evaluating Familiar with Google Docs How many scripts/plays will I read? …
AAPI 24-Hour Writing Contest Rubric entertwine will be hosting a 24-hour writing contest for Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) scriptwriters and playwrights. Our goal is to provide space for the AAPI community to shine in their creativity How does it work? On May 29 12 PST, you will receive an email with “5 Secrets” that …
entertwine is hosting a 24 hour writing contest for scriptwriters and playwrights in the Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. How to participate: Requirements: May 29, at noon pst, we’ll email AND post on our socials 5 secret you’ll need to have in your play/screenplay. You’ll then have 24 hours to write a short script …
Finding work as a screenwriter can be challenging. Finding your dream job takes patience, hard work, and the right timing. Many screenwriters become frustrated with the tedious and difficult process of finding a job. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to find screenwriting jobs. This article provides resources and tips to help you find the screenwriting …
Watching a play unfold right in front of you is an amazing experience, but it’s even more impactful when you wrote the play yourself. But for many, the concept of breaking into the theater world feels next to impossible. You might think you don’t have the connections you need to make it as a playwright. …
