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From story spark to screenplay and beyond. 📽 All-in-one app for filmmakers 💻 Now on Windows and MacOS 🚀 Explore the desktop app: https://cinelaya.com

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Cinelaya @cinelaya.bsky.social · 13h

Which long-haul masterpiece is your favorite? Follow @cinelaya.bsky.social for more fun facts about filmmaking.

Cinelaya @cinelaya.bsky.social · 13h

Inception (2010)
Christopher Nolan spent about 10 years with the core concept in development before finally completing the script and making the film.

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Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
The script was written in the early 1990s and passed through countless hands for 20 years before production.

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The Irishman (2019)
The source book I Heard You Paint Houses came out in 2004, but Martin Scorsese and screenwriter Steven Zaillian spent over a decade rewriting it.

Cinelaya @cinelaya.bsky.social · 13h

Avatar (2009)
James Cameron wrote an 80-page treatment in 1994 but shelved it. Fifteen years later, he finally brought it to life.

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The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003)
J.R.R. Tolkien started writing the story in 1937 and didn't finish until 1954. The film trilogy scripts took another 5 years to adapt.

Cinelaya @cinelaya.bsky.social · 13h

These 5 legendary movies prove that sometimes, the greatest stories demand the greatest patience. From Tolkien's Middle-earth to Nolan's mind-bending dreams, these filmmakers refused to rush greatness.

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Whether you’re shooting with a full crew or just your phone, remember this: story beats equipment every time.

What’s your favorite part of the filmmaking process? 🎥

Cinelaya @cinelaya.bsky.social · 3d

Behind one beautiful shot are hours of chaos, caffeine, and “just one more take.” But when it finally clicks? When the scene hits the way you imagined? There’s nothing like it.

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Filmmaking isn’t just about holding a camera. It’s about holding attention.

Every frame tells a story. Every cut decides the emotion. Every line, every pause—it’s all part of the magic people don’t see but feel.

Cinelaya @cinelaya.bsky.social · 11d

Fun fact: it also helped popularize the “split-screen phone call” that so many rom-coms still use today.

Follow @cinelaya.bsky.social for more film industry facts, throwbacks, and behind-the-scenes stories. 🎥

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Released on October 7, 1959, this romantic comedy gave us Doris Day and Rock Hudson’s unforgettable chemistry and earned Doris her first Oscar nomination. It’s one of those films that defined charm, wit, and mid-century romance. #PillowTalk

Cinelaya @cinelaya.bsky.social · 14d

Write your script and plan your characters with Cinelaya, the all-in-one app for filmmakers.

Cinelaya @cinelaya.bsky.social · 14d

Add Backstory Sparingly. Reveal just enough to make us care, not overwhelm.

Cinelaya @cinelaya.bsky.social · 14d

Write Distinct Voices. Each character should sound different when they speak.

Cinelaya @cinelaya.bsky.social · 14d

Show Growth. Let them change by the end of the story.

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Make Them Flawed. Perfect characters are boring. Flaws make them relatable.

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Give Them Clear Goals. Characters should want something specific. It drives the story.

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5 Key Tips for Building Great Characters

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Write your script and bring it to life with Cinelaya, the all-in-one app for filmmakers.

Cinelaya @cinelaya.bsky.social · 22d

#5. Rewrite Ruthlessly. The first draft is just the start. Polish until every page clicks.

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#4. Focus on Conflict. Scenes work best when characters want different things.

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#3. Keep Dialogue. Tight Make every line serve the character or the plot.

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#2. Show, Don’t Tell. Use actions and visuals instead of characters explaining everything.

Cinelaya @cinelaya.bsky.social · 22d

#1. Start with a Logline. Write one sentence that sums up your story. It keeps your script focused.