Writers' Guidelines:
Interested in writing about your film project? Want to contribute
an article or essay about film and filmmaking? Or just want to share
your thoughts on a film and/or DVD? Well, the guidelines are pretty
simple, so just relax.
STYLE
The writing style of this site is pretty loose, so there is no
form or function that needs to be adhered to. As long as you follow
basic rules of grammar, no one will be turned away because their
style doesn't match the articles or reviews already on the site.
Please proofread your articles before submitting. While we're not
sticklers for mistakes, the fewer there are when you send it to
us, the faster we can edit it and post it on the site.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
Articles on filmmaking can address any issue, as long as it is
related to film and/or the film industry. This could be an essay
on film theory, the political relevance of a movie, or a humorous
look at filmmaking. They can also deal with the aspects of making
a movie, from writing
to editing
to marketing.
At the same time, the articles
can also focus on the personalities behind and in front of the cameras.
Profiles on actors, directors, writers and anyone involved in filmmaking
are welcome.
As for the film
and book reviews,
they can be on any movie/DVD -- no porn or sexual explicit ones,
however. Independent films, short films, Hollywood schlock. Book
reviews can be on any kind of film-related book, be it a behind-the-scenes
look at a motion picture, a published script, or a film theory book.
SHORT FILM STORIES
Tail Slate is actively looking for filmmakers
who have made a short film, or perhaps are in the middle of making
one, to write about the experience. The good, the bad, and the just
plain ugly. Discuss the pitfalls you were trapped in, the strokes
of luck you encountered, the moments of peace and the challenges
that threatened to derail the whole project.
We are dedicated to helping others learn about filmmaking through
real-world experience. We want to give filmmakers the chance to
share their experiences to help others, as well as provide a forum
for people to vent their frustrations or simply promote their work.
You can discuss a film that you have completed, or discuss the
making of a film in an ongoing process. This could be done with
a series of journal entries, or simply a series of articles (if
you have any images to include, that would be great). Plus, if you
have the film online, we can include links to help promote your
project.
SPECIFICATIONS
Reviews and articles should be more than 500 words. There is no
maximum limit. Reviews much include specific information: The main
actors, the film's director, the writers and any related information,
the company that produced the film. All films are rated on a 1-4
POPCORN rating (there are no "half popcorns").
All submissions must include your full name, e-mail address, and
a brief, 2-3 sentence biography. All submissions can be sent via
e-mail.
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