I used to love Woody Allen but feel he's become a hack as a director. 'Bullets Over Broadway' is the only film of his I've enjoyed in the last 10 years. Douglas Wood allenbroadwaybullet Change image and share on social
All of the material for 'The Fine Line' was created via improvisation with my partner, but not in front of an audience. We'd continue to refine it in front of an audience based on their responses until it was set and scripted. Douglas Wood audiencebasecontinue share on social
I know a lot of people in the business recommend the many Story Structure seminars being offered here, but I point to them as the single biggest contributor to lousy scripts. Douglas Wood bigbusinesscontributor Change image and share on social
I love all of Albert Brooks' work from 'Defending Your Life' back to his first film, 'Real Life', but am sorry that he seems to have lost his edge in his more recent work. Douglas Wood albertbackbrook Change image and share on social
Write the kind of movie you would want to see, in a genre you love. Douglas Wood genrekindlove Change image and share on social
The best way for a beginner to write for animation is to closely watch animated films, then read the screenplays for them afterwards. Douglas Wood animateanimationbeginner Change image and share on social
There is nothing like the high of being on stage and reaping applause, especially for emotionally needy people like me! Douglas Wood applauseemotionallyhigh Change image and share on social
Animation scripts tend to be much more descriptive and are lighter on dialogue. Douglas Wood animationdescriptivedialogue Change image and share on social
I became much happier when I realized I shouldn't depend solely on my career for my sense of self. So I developed other interests and surrounded myself with a small group of friends I could trust. Douglas Wood careerdependdevelop Change image and share on social
Robert Altman's 'Nashville' is my all-time favorite film because it covers all the bases - it's original, moving, and has something to say, but also funny and incredibly entertaining. Douglas Wood altmanbasiscover Change image and share on social