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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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!

https://t.co/3pPcrP2pWf

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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!

https://t.co/VlLEFQkjAC

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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!

https://t.co/fyQCbCA4Gj

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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.

https://t.co/CHVA3iFMop

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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.

https://t.co/laXu1vYOby

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Quick question: do you think film festivals are programming for audiences… or for gatekeepers?

Because I’ve got thoughts - on festivals, distributors, and why theatres are struggling.

If you care about indie film, this one’s for you.

👉 Watch here: https://t.co/bSoadPWU6R

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Today, I'm kicking off "There, I Fixed It!" - where I take a deep dive into movies that had big potential… but missed the mark in execution.

In this episode, we’re looking at Nobody 2 (2025) - the sequel to Bob Odenkirk’s surprise hit Nobody.

https://t.co/D78tUSF27n

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New Episode! "Contamination - Deadly"

From Brimstone Pictures, Preston Ewasiuk, Neil Chase, and S Raj Kumar, discuss their journey in indie filmmaking, focusing on their latest project, 'Contaminati…

Player links & show notes: https://t.co/g5tQ9Nyr1G

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Your creative mindset shapes everything - from how you show up to how much joy you find in the writing process. Here's how to unlock your mindset shift in 2026!

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Join my co-director and me on the road as we reflect on the journey of making our indie sci-fi action film, CONTAMINATION - and what it feels like, what it takes, and what we hope the audience will get out of it - as it hits big screens across Canada.

https://t.co/Moh0nd0XKf

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Local sci-fi film Contamination blasts military knowhow onto the big screen https://t.co/o6SqPOjxZq via @edmontonjournal

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One week until my action feature CONTAMINATION opens theatrically in @LandmarkCinemas. So excited to see it on the big screen with friends and strangers alike!

Nov 14-16 Edmonton
Nov 21-22 Calgary

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In the most recent class of my Zero to Hero Screenwriting Course, we discussed character development. I took our discussion as inspiration for this video :)

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