I like to begin every screenplay with a burst of delusional self-confidence. It tends to fade pretty quickly, but (for me, at least) there doesn't seem to be any other way to start writing a script. Michael Arndt beginburstconfidence Change image and share on social
In terms of writing characters or stories, at least initially, there's no difference between live-action and animation. A good story is a good story, whatever the medium. Michael Arndt actionanimationcharacter Change image and share on social
Writing a great script - not just a good one, but a great one - is almost an impossible task. Michael Arndt goodgreatimpossible Change image and share on social
Good writing is deceptive in that it hides its own artifice - it makes it seem easy. Michael Arndt artificedeceptiveeasy Change image and share on social
One of my favorite films is 'Late Spring' by Yasujiro Ozu. To me, it represents film as art. Michael Arndt artfavoritefilm Change image and share on social
A good story is a good story, whatever the medium. Michael Arndt goodmediumstory Change image and share on social
If you write a bunch of different characters with a bunch of different opinions, you end up with these long scenes of everyone standing around talking. Michael Arndt bunchcharacterend Change image and share on social
My God, there are so many mediocre screenplays out there. Michael Arndt godmediocrescreenplay Change image and share on social
Working at Pixar has been like my graduate school for screenwriting. Michael Arndt graduatepixarschool Change image and share on social
You never want your second act or the whole movie to just be this relentless march towards its goal. You want things to take the audience by surprise. Michael Arndt actaudiencegoal Change image and share on social
