Scream Queens iPhone App from Joke and Biagio

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UPDATE: Alas, as technology marches on, the Scream Queens app is no longer compatible with iPhones these days. However, check out what it was about, and have a look at the commercials we produced and directed for the app below. This was a fun experiment that brought a lot of extra eyes to our VH1 show Scream Queens.

Designed by Joke, programmed by Biagio, it’s the official Scream Queens 2 iPhone app. Free!

Made With Love

Scream.jpgThere was no budget for this app. It was a labor of love–our love for all the fans of Scream Queens. Thank you so much for supporting Scream Queens, and making season 2 possible.

Bad Day? There’s a Scream for That…

Press the giant scream button, and this year’s cast will unleash blood-curdling screams on your behalf! You can even email your favorite screams to friends or co-workers and let them feel your pain.

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Thanks to David Spies and Moviemaker Magazine

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We’re a relatively young company. We have a few solid projects under our belts. Still, we wondered if anyone would be interested in a blog from young producers making their way through the biz. After all, we’re still some years away from being Bruckheimer.

Thanks for Reading…

So it was a really nice surprise when David Spies wrote a letter to MovieMaker Magazine to inform them we should’ve been included in the “50 Best Blogs for Moviemakers” issue.

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Fearless Kid Makes A Movie

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Filmmakers and TV producers dream of creating work that changes lives. Inspires people in some way. Affects even the smallest change in our every day world.

Today, a 15 year old filmmaker in Toledo, Ohio, has become our inspiration.

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Producers Make Stuff

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What do producers do?

Producers make stuff.

What kind of stuff?

All kinds of stuff.

Why does the world need producers?

Without producers, stuff wouldn’t get done.

Can you be a little more specific?

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How to Make the Move to Hollywood

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UPDATE: Nearly a year later, Chris Tonick, AKA @Chris_Tonick, now works for us at Joke Productions after making the move to Hollywood. He’s currently working as an assistant editor on our new TV Show Commercial Kings. Stay tuned for an upcoming post about how Chris made all the right moves.

UPDATE to the Update: Nearly four years later, Chris is working on movies like Star Trek Into Darkness and Guardians of the Galaxy — couldn’t be more proud of you, Chris! Honored we got to have you first!

Got this question from @Chris_Tonick on Twitter, who’s been doing reality TV and corporate work in Dallas for the last four years.

…do y’all have any thoughts or tips as far as the editing/post side of things on transitioning out to LA?

As a matter of fact, we do. Here are some tips for anyone considering the move to Hollywood (something we both did ourselves.)

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How to Write a Screenplay on the iPad

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UPDATE: This post is almost about three years old now. There are certainly better ways to write a screenplay on the iPad now. That said, in the comments Doug has provided a link to a working update of the template.

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Yes, We’re Geeking Out

Sure, Final Draft has announced that there will be some kind of iPad version of their screenwriting software, and Black Manna has a screenplay program that runs on the iPhone (which theoretically should work on the iPad in a zoomed in “iPhone” manner, but the company says they’ll be releasing an official iPad version soon.)

In the mean time, if you have your shiny new iPad, and want to write a screenplay in full on iPad mode…what to do?

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New Screenplay Template for iWork: Free.

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There are some great screenwriting programs out there, both free and paid. Final Draft is known to be the Hollywood standard for paid apps, and the do-it-all-in-one-app-for-free phenom Celtx is a must try. It’s free, after all, and it works like a real screenwriting program (if not feeling the most “Mac” like.)

Here’s another option you might like to try, that turned out a little better than I expected.

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