Favorite Resource of the Week: Letters from a Screenplay Youtube channel
I am so loving “Letters from a Screenplay” channel on Youtube.
I especially loved the episode on creating the ultimate antagonist in Michael’s analysis of the Dark Knight.
Description:
“Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker is universally celebrated—and with good reason—but there is more to the character than his excellent performance. In this video I analyze what makes The Joker the perfect antagonist for The Dark Knight.”
Check it out here:
Post your favorite writing resources in the comments.
5 Screenplay/Screenwriting Resource Channels on YouTube
1. Lessons from the Screenplay
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw
Deep-dive video essays breaking down how specific scripts achieve strong storytelling — structure, character, theme.
2. Film Courage
https://www.youtube.com/@filmcourage
Video interviews, podcasts, and articles about filmmaking, screenwriting, and acting, featuring working screenwriters and industry pros.
3. Industrial Scripts®
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA6ZGApWzrH2_YN3swaHbQA
One of the world’s leading screenwriting and screenplay authorities, specialising in script consultancy and training, plus their “Insider Interviews” series.
4. Just Write
https://www.youtube.com/user/mythicalsage/videos
Short video essays on films, genre, and specific elements of filmmaking and screenwriting, including a “Writing Lessons” series focused on script craft.
5. The Script Lab
https://www.youtube.com/@thescriptlab
Weekly content of interviews and discussions with writers, filmmakers, and film school educators.
