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Every film development executive says they're looking for original stories. Maverick Screenwriting will teach you how to play with advanced narrative techniques - time, logic and reality - that change the way we look at the world. Discover the techniques that give films like The Matrix, The Truman Show and Avatar an original twist. You will learn: the difference between plot-driven and concept-driven filmshow to play with time, reality and point-of-view in radical wayshow to emotionally connect with your audiencehow to create a 'Matrix' that will hold your story togetherhow to push your concept to the limit* how to tell a story that expresses the unique way you look at the world In Maverick Screenwriting, writers, development executives, producers and directors will all find inspiration and new approaches that will help your film project stand out. Josh Golding has worked as a script consultant, producer and screenwriting teacher in Hollywood and Europe for over twenty years. He began his career working for the Samuel Goldwyn Company in Los Angeles, before working for MGM/Pathe, BBC Films and PBS. He is currently an Associate Lecturer in Screenwriting at Central St. Martin's College in London.