Author: Grant Harvey

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Grant Harvey

Grant Harvey is a freelance writer, screenwriter, and filmmaker based out of Los Angeles. When he’s not working on his own feature-length screenplays and television pilots, Grant uses his passion and experience in film and videography to help others learn the tools, strategies, and equipment needed to create high-quality videos as a filmmaker of any skill level.

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SoMe Video Tips

Deleted TikTok Videos: What Creators Can (and Can’t) Recover

by Grant Harvey August 24, 2022 0

Reading Time: 7 minutescan you see other people’s deleted tiktok videos? – The short answer You can’t reliably see other people’s deleted videos... Read more.

Project Planning

How Long Does It Take To Make A Bollywood Movie?

by Grant Harvey March 1, 2022 0

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe typical Bollywood movie takes 30 days to six months to shoot in total, and 30—to 60-day production schedules are becoming increasingly... Read more.

Workshops & Resources

How Long Does It Take To Write A Movie Script? With Examples.

by Grant Harvey February 18, 2022 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesOn average, professional screenwriters can write a draft of a feature-length script (75-110 pages) in two to three months or 60 to 90 days.... Read more.

Project Planning

What Is a Movie Trailer? Types, Purposes & Key Differences Explained

by Grant Harvey February 7, 2022 1

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is a movie trailer? Definition & Meaning A movie trailer is the “marketing reel” for a film. It uses footage from the movie... Read more.

Project Planning

How Long Does It Take to Make a Movie? Movie Production Times Breakdown

by Grant Harvey February 1, 2022 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesHow long does it take to make a movie in general? After a movie is announced, it is released approximately 871 days later: the development... Read more.

Story Development

15-Beat Story Outline (Save the Cat–inspired): The Beats, Targets, Examples, and a Printable One-Page Sheet

by Grant Harvey September 7, 2021 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is ? Definition & Meaning The Save the Cat! Beat Sheet is a 15-step story structure designed to help screenwriters build emotionally... Read more.

Distribution

What Makes A Movie A Blockbuster? And What Does It Cost?

by Grant Harvey September 7, 2021 0

Reading Time: 9 minutesYou know the term, but do you know the origins of what makes a movie a blockbuster? A blockbuster is a big-budget Hollywood movie,... Read more.

Videography

Tips on How To Name Your Film or Video Production Company

by Grant Harvey August 16, 2021 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesThere are over 57,000 production companies around the world. So, how in the hell are you supposed to devise a name for yours? To help... Read more.

Career & Industry

How Much Is A TV Screenwriter Paid?

by Grant Harvey February 20, 2021 2

Reading Time: 11 minutesTV pay scales are very complicated, and minimum pay rates can change dramatically based on the length of the show, network, or streaming... Read more.

Career & Industry

What Does A Screenwriter Do? Job Roles of Writers in Gaming, TV and Film.

by Grant Harvey January 27, 2021 0

Reading Time: 9 minutesA screenwriter, also known as a scriptwriter, crafts screenplays for television shows, films, video games, and other audiovisual media.... Read more.