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John shares the best writing advice he’s ever received, the screenplays everyone should read, what he appreciates in standup specials and why cool people aren’t funny. They also revisit the gains made on AI as a result of the writers strike.
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This site belongs to John August. I wrote everything here,...
- Scriptnotes
Each week, screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss...
- Library
The acclaimed HBO/Sky miniseries written, created and...
- Go
September 4, 2018 Books, Film Industry, Follow Up, Go, News,...
- Highland
Highland 2 Pro. Highland 2 Standard Edition is free, but...
- Weekend Read
Here you’ll find everything from American Fiction to Zone of...
- Books
February 28, 2023 Books, Film Industry, Scriptnotes, Talk,...
- About
John August (born August 4, 1970) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and novelist.
John August is a screenwriter, producer and director known for films such as Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Frankenweenie. He also hosts a podcast on screenwriting and has a weekly column on IMDb.
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- Boulder, Colorado, USA
Watch videos by John August, the screenwriter and director of films like Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Corpse Bride. Learn from his tips, tutorials, and projects on writing, directing, and apps.
John August is a screenwriter who has worked on films such as Go, Big Fish, and Charlie's Angels. He also hosts a podcast on screenwriting and has a weekly column on IMDb.