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Zombie Scripts, Key Filmmaking Terms, & a Short Shot Entirely on the iPhone 16

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June 23, 2025

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Zombie Scripts, Key Filmmaking Terms, & a Short Shot Entirely on the iPhone 16

Hey Filmmakers,

Welcome back! Let’s jump right in and take a look at our top craft stories of the week!

🖌️ Screenwriting

'Zombieland' Credit: Sony

In the landscape of horror, the zombie sub-genre often gets a reputation for prioritizing flesh-eating spectacle over narrative substance.

Let’s unearth a few zombie scripts that bring something new to the genre—and show you what makes them worth studying.

Or worth...sinking your teeth into...

🗞️ Quick Reads for Screenwriting

• Read 10+ Seinfeld Scripts and Learn the Art of the Laugh - Joke writing is hard, but these Seinfeld scripts make it look easy.

• What is the First Rule of Comedy? - David Zucker (Naked Gun, Airplane!) takes us through joke writing.

🎬 Directing

'A Serious Man' CREDIT: Relativity

Filmmaking is a complex art form woven from countless individual threads covering many different departments. From the initial spark of an idea to its grand premiere on the big screen, every step in the process demands a unique vocabulary and a deep understanding of specialized terminology.

So, what are all the words you should know to be a filmmaker? Check out our extensive list to find out!

🗞️ Quick Reads for Directing

• What Moment From 'Jaws' Did Spielberg Borrow From Hitchcock? - Two of the greatest directors of all time in concert with one another.

🎥 Cinematography

'Big Man' Credit: Apple

The line between professional cinema and everyday technology has officially been blurred by Apple.

And the new iPhone 16 Pro is the culprit.

Apple's latest short film, Big Man, is a poignant and visually stunning piece shot entirely on the new iPhone, and it contains some stunning visuals and showcases the power of the product.

Let’s take a look!

🗞️ Quick Reads for Cinematography

• What Does Danny Boyle Think Are His Best Shots? - The director picks out some of his favorites from his storied career.

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