Isaac Ruth
@isaacjruth.bsky.social
LA-based Writer | Director | Script Evaluations
Clients: Square Enix, Riot, Meta, Apple, Pokemon, Under Armour, Syfy, Audible, Ubisoft
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Clients: Square Enix, Riot, Meta, Apple, Pokemon, Under Armour, Syfy, Audible, Ubisoft
https://linktr.ee/IsaacJRuth
October 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
As Austin Film Fest begins, remember to say “yes” to everything and save sleep for when you get back home, if I can do it then so can you.
#austinfilmfest #austinfilmfestival #screenwriter #screenwriting
#austinfilmfest #austinfilmfestival #screenwriter #screenwriting
October 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
As Austin Film Fest begins, remember to say “yes” to everything and save sleep for when you get back home, if I can do it then so can you.
#austinfilmfest #austinfilmfestival #screenwriter #screenwriting
#austinfilmfest #austinfilmfestival #screenwriter #screenwriting
That feeling when you enter a 6-week screenwriting contest and the Blacklist review on your first draft is a 7. BAD GIRL tells the age old story of a troubled girl who wears the head of her murdered dog to dispatch members of a dogfighting ring one by one.
#scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwriter
#scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwriter
October 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
That feeling when you enter a 6-week screenwriting contest and the Blacklist review on your first draft is a 7. BAD GIRL tells the age old story of a troubled girl who wears the head of her murdered dog to dispatch members of a dogfighting ring one by one.
#scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwriter
#scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwriter
More poster art from our horror feature ANNA’S HOME
#screenwriting #screenwriter #horror #indiefilm #poster #scriptsky
#screenwriting #screenwriter #horror #indiefilm #poster #scriptsky
October 4, 2025 at 3:38 AM
More poster art from our horror feature ANNA’S HOME
#screenwriting #screenwriter #horror #indiefilm #poster #scriptsky
#screenwriting #screenwriter #horror #indiefilm #poster #scriptsky
Been shooting a horror feature centered around postpartum and childhood trauma (always fun topics) bit by bit in between feedings and naps with our new baby, but the first act is almost entirely in the can before we take it out to seek funding for the rest.
#screenwriter #scriptsky #indiefilm
#screenwriter #scriptsky #indiefilm
September 29, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Been shooting a horror feature centered around postpartum and childhood trauma (always fun topics) bit by bit in between feedings and naps with our new baby, but the first act is almost entirely in the can before we take it out to seek funding for the rest.
#screenwriter #scriptsky #indiefilm
#screenwriter #scriptsky #indiefilm
When you enter a 6-week feature writing contest and the end result has you highly emotional.
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#screenwriting #screenwriter #scriptsky
September 26, 2025 at 3:14 AM
When you enter a 6-week feature writing contest and the end result has you highly emotional.
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#screenwriting #screenwriter #scriptsky
The script that keeps on giving.
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#screenwriter #screenwriting #austinfilmfest #austinfilmfestival #scriptsky
September 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The script that keeps on giving.
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#screenwriter #screenwriting #austinfilmfest #austinfilmfestival #scriptsky
September 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
10 Takeaways As A Reader For The Austin Film Fest 2025
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This was another great year of reading, take a look through to see if there's anything to help on your writing journey.
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September 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
10 Takeaways As A Reader For The Austin Film Fest 2025
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This was another great year of reading, take a look through to see if there's anything to help on your writing journey.
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This was another great year of reading, take a look through to see if there's anything to help on your writing journey.
#screenwriting #screenwriter #scriptsky
Quick question for #screenwriters #scriptsky #screenwriting:
Who's teaching writers to use all caps for all action lines? This is the 4th AFF script I've come across using this technique and it's nearly impossible to follow what's going on.
Who's teaching writers to use all caps for all action lines? This is the 4th AFF script I've come across using this technique and it's nearly impossible to follow what's going on.
a man in a black vest stands in front of a group of people and says we don 't do that here
ALT: a man in a black vest stands in front of a group of people and says we don 't do that here
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August 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Quick question for #screenwriters #scriptsky #screenwriting:
Who's teaching writers to use all caps for all action lines? This is the 4th AFF script I've come across using this technique and it's nearly impossible to follow what's going on.
Who's teaching writers to use all caps for all action lines? This is the 4th AFF script I've come across using this technique and it's nearly impossible to follow what's going on.
This week in script evals #scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwriter
Pt 1. Don't hide the wrong thing. Mystery is fine, but forcing the audience to guess about everything can be frustrating. Imagine if GHOSTS withheld that the people she's seeing are ghosts, that would make for a confusing watch.
Pt 1. Don't hide the wrong thing. Mystery is fine, but forcing the audience to guess about everything can be frustrating. Imagine if GHOSTS withheld that the people she's seeing are ghosts, that would make for a confusing watch.
August 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This week in script evals #scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwriter
Pt 1. Don't hide the wrong thing. Mystery is fine, but forcing the audience to guess about everything can be frustrating. Imagine if GHOSTS withheld that the people she's seeing are ghosts, that would make for a confusing watch.
Pt 1. Don't hide the wrong thing. Mystery is fine, but forcing the audience to guess about everything can be frustrating. Imagine if GHOSTS withheld that the people she's seeing are ghosts, that would make for a confusing watch.
This week in script evals: #scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwriter
1. "Why now?" Your plot can't begin because your protagonist decided it began, it should be something that happens organically that your protagonist is at odds with. That way they can choose to become part of the plot themselves.
1. "Why now?" Your plot can't begin because your protagonist decided it began, it should be something that happens organically that your protagonist is at odds with. That way they can choose to become part of the plot themselves.
August 16, 2025 at 2:52 AM
This week in script evals: #scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwriter
1. "Why now?" Your plot can't begin because your protagonist decided it began, it should be something that happens organically that your protagonist is at odds with. That way they can choose to become part of the plot themselves.
1. "Why now?" Your plot can't begin because your protagonist decided it began, it should be something that happens organically that your protagonist is at odds with. That way they can choose to become part of the plot themselves.
Lessons from a script reader (character name changed for anonymity):
These are the first words on the first page of a script. What’s wrong here?
#scriptsky
These are the first words on the first page of a script. What’s wrong here?
#scriptsky
August 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Lessons from a script reader (character name changed for anonymity):
These are the first words on the first page of a script. What’s wrong here?
#scriptsky
These are the first words on the first page of a script. What’s wrong here?
#scriptsky
July 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
A few BONUS screenwriting notes:
Pt 1
- Read your script OUT LOUD to catch mistakes.
- "We see/hear" is perfectly fine. If it's good enough for David Koepp, it's good enough for you.
- The viewer can't read your script, don't depend on action lines to describe what can't be seen.
Pt 1
- Read your script OUT LOUD to catch mistakes.
- "We see/hear" is perfectly fine. If it's good enough for David Koepp, it's good enough for you.
- The viewer can't read your script, don't depend on action lines to describe what can't be seen.
July 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A few BONUS screenwriting notes:
Pt 1
- Read your script OUT LOUD to catch mistakes.
- "We see/hear" is perfectly fine. If it's good enough for David Koepp, it's good enough for you.
- The viewer can't read your script, don't depend on action lines to describe what can't be seen.
Pt 1
- Read your script OUT LOUD to catch mistakes.
- "We see/hear" is perfectly fine. If it's good enough for David Koepp, it's good enough for you.
- The viewer can't read your script, don't depend on action lines to describe what can't be seen.
Nip these mistakes in the bud before they become bad habits!
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Don't Make These Simple Screenwriting Mistakes (featuring a reader from the Austin Film Fest)
YouTube video by Isaac Ruth
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June 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Nip these mistakes in the bud before they become bad habits!
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June 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Me, shooting a feature film, reading scripts for #austinfilmfestival, working a day job, and raising a baby.
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#filmmaker #filmmaking #austinfilmfest #scriptsky #parenting
March 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Me, shooting a feature film, reading scripts for #austinfilmfestival, working a day job, and raising a baby.
#filmmaker #filmmaking #austinfilmfest #scriptsky #parenting
#filmmaker #filmmaking #austinfilmfest #scriptsky #parenting
Just got my first round of scripts as a reader for the Austin Film Fest this year, looking forward to seeing all your great work and to write up all my takeaways at the end of the fest.
#austinfilmfestival #austinfilmfest #scriptsky #screenwriter #screenwriting
#austinfilmfestival #austinfilmfest #scriptsky #screenwriter #screenwriting
February 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Just got my first round of scripts as a reader for the Austin Film Fest this year, looking forward to seeing all your great work and to write up all my takeaways at the end of the fest.
#austinfilmfestival #austinfilmfest #scriptsky #screenwriter #screenwriting
#austinfilmfestival #austinfilmfest #scriptsky #screenwriter #screenwriting
Them: “Isaac, not everything is about Jurassic Park.”
Me: “Then explain THIS.” *gestures wildly*
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Me: “Then explain THIS.” *gestures wildly*
#movies #jurassicpark #dungeonsanddragons
February 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Them: “Isaac, not everything is about Jurassic Park.”
Me: “Then explain THIS.” *gestures wildly*
#movies #jurassicpark #dungeonsanddragons
Me: “Then explain THIS.” *gestures wildly*
#movies #jurassicpark #dungeonsanddragons
People say new writers shouldn’t get hung up on learning structure as if new piano players don’t learn “twinkle twinkle little star.”
Structure isn’t a cookie cutter cure-all, it’s a litmus test to determine if you’re going to be a natural storyteller.
#scriptsky #screenwriter #screenwriting
Structure isn’t a cookie cutter cure-all, it’s a litmus test to determine if you’re going to be a natural storyteller.
#scriptsky #screenwriter #screenwriting
February 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
People say new writers shouldn’t get hung up on learning structure as if new piano players don’t learn “twinkle twinkle little star.”
Structure isn’t a cookie cutter cure-all, it’s a litmus test to determine if you’re going to be a natural storyteller.
#scriptsky #screenwriter #screenwriting
Structure isn’t a cookie cutter cure-all, it’s a litmus test to determine if you’re going to be a natural storyteller.
#scriptsky #screenwriter #screenwriting
Script coverage notes: if something is really important, like an action, an object, a character revelation…
… give it its own line.
There are loads of options to spice up a script, but making sure your reader doesn’t miss an important moment is never a mistake.
#scriptsky #screenwriting
… give it its own line.
There are loads of options to spice up a script, but making sure your reader doesn’t miss an important moment is never a mistake.
#scriptsky #screenwriting
February 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Script coverage notes: if something is really important, like an action, an object, a character revelation…
… give it its own line.
There are loads of options to spice up a script, but making sure your reader doesn’t miss an important moment is never a mistake.
#scriptsky #screenwriting
… give it its own line.
There are loads of options to spice up a script, but making sure your reader doesn’t miss an important moment is never a mistake.
#scriptsky #screenwriting
When I’m not screenwriting, I’m usually working on commercials and music videos (and desperately putting a newborn to bed). Spread the word!
#commercial #reel #director #editor #colorist #writer #screenwriter #copywriter
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Isaac Ruth | 2025 Commercial Reel
YouTube video by Isaac Ruth
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January 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
When I’m not screenwriting, I’m usually working on commercials and music videos (and desperately putting a newborn to bed). Spread the word!
#commercial #reel #director #editor #colorist #writer #screenwriter #copywriter
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#commercial #reel #director #editor #colorist #writer #screenwriter #copywriter
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Script notes: don’t get hung up on writing very specific physical descriptions of actions. “She rests her left elbow on the table and leans her chin on her left hand and makes a ‘pfff’ sound while she sighs and taps her right hand against her leg” is exhausting to read.
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#scriptsky #screenwriting
January 24, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Script notes: don’t get hung up on writing very specific physical descriptions of actions. “She rests her left elbow on the table and leans her chin on her left hand and makes a ‘pfff’ sound while she sighs and taps her right hand against her leg” is exhausting to read.
#scriptsky #screenwriting
#scriptsky #screenwriting