Neil Chase

Writer • Filmmaker • Story coach. Author of Iron Dogs and co-director of Contamination. I help screenwriters write character-driven, high-stakes scripts.

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None of us gets anywhere alone. Every writer, actor, filmmaker, and artist has people who helped along the way. My new video is about remembering and thanking them, and finding ways to pay that support forward.

Who helped you get to where you are today?

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Just published: "A Time to Remember - And to Be Grateful". Check it out and subscribe to get everything I'm making.
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Halloween season is in full swing, which makes this a perfect time to talk about why every writer should try writing horror - and why you don’t have to stop writing it once October ends!

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Three weeks in Europe reminded me of something every writer needs to hear: you can’t keep creating without refilling the well.

My new video is all about travel and why stepping away from the desk can make the work stronger when you come back!

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In watching the World Cup, I couldn't help but see a connection between VAR and AI in screenplay analysis. In my new video, I break down why AI tools such as these can help, but become dangerous the moment they start replacing human judgment.

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A controversial movie can still teach you a lot about screenwriting. In my new video, I take apart Citizen Vigilante and look at why it works for its audience despite clear story problems.

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What can writing and making a short film teach you about screenwriting? As it turns out, a lot. Here are the biggest lessons I learned from writing Boneyard Racers - from hook and pacing to character, production, and flexibility on set.

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OBSESSION keeps breaking records and I’ve given some thought as to WHY it’s more than just a fluke - it’s a really smart lesson in SCREENWRITING. In my new video, I break down what writers (and filmmakers) can learn from it at a script level!

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For years we’ve been told theaters are dying and audiences aren’t coming back. Then two original horror films show up and start breaking records. Here's what it means for writers and filmmakers!

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A cool concept is not the same thing as a great script. Here's a deep dive on why a great premise can still fail in execution, and more importantly, what writers can do about it!

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Why did 80's and 90s movies feel more fun than much of what's made today? Here's an in-depth look at what older crowd-pleasers got right, why indies are the future - and how writers can bring that much-needed energy back into their own scripts.

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Just published: "When Life Gets in the Way of Writing - And Why That’s Okay". Check it out and subscribe to get everything I'm making.

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A few people asked me about Worldbuilding recently - particularly in terms of screenplays instead of novels. Bottom line, worldbuilding is not about explaining everything - it’s about making your story world feel real and cinematic. Here's my take!

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Last week I looked at how character contradiction can make your script or movie better. This week, I break down the BIGGEST mistakes writers and filmmakers make with contradiction and how to AVOID them!

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If your characters feel flat, the problem might not be the dialogue - it might be the backstory. Here's why it matters more than most writers realize.

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Tarantino said he steals from every movie ever made - and honestly, he’s right. Here's why other people’s stories are essential to your growth as a writer!

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Explosions and twists can grab attention, but character is what makes a story stick. I go deep on that in my new video!

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Why did War Machine connect with audiences, while The Bride! crashed and burned? I break down what happens when one movie knows exactly what it is… and the other doesn’t.

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