Interview:

"With degrees in mathematics, physics, and medicine with psychiatry
specialization, Craig Cambria writes screenplays exploring the boundaries of
science and human behavior.

His three most recent scripts, Canaries, Controlled, and False Sense, have
posted wins or top 10-to-20 finalist finishes in several contests including
Creative Screenwriting’s AAA, Script Pimp, Writers on the Storm, Movie
Script Contest, Champion Screenwriting, Acclaim Film, Feeding Frenzy, Script
Showcase, Screenplay Shootout, Contest of Contest Winners, and Gimme Credit.

Craig is currently continuing to polish these scripts while outlining his
next."

Is “FALSE SENSE” your first script? If not, what else have you completed?

No. Canaries (Sci-Fi) and Controlled (Psychological Horror) are the other two
that are industry-ready. I wrote a few before these three, but they are on
the shelf for one reason or another.

Why did you write "FALSE SENSE? And how long did it take you to write it?

To explore some current trends in
real-world simulation technology while fleshing out a dysfunctional family
story. How long did it take you to write it? With multiple rewrites and
putting it down for weeks to months at a time, about 9 months. If all the
hours spent would be added up, about 300 hrs.

Describe your process; do you have a set routine, method for writing?

I outline on the computer (cut and pasting a lot to move secenes/info around) Then write about 5-8 pages at at time. Then rewrite those 5-8 several times before moving on..

What inspires you to write?

Initially, ideas. Eventually, deadlines.

Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

Learning.

What influenced you to enter the Movie Script Contest?

High quality feedback.

Do you feel that screenwriting contests are worthwhile for writers and why?

You need something to get a manager or agent to read your script.

Who is your favorite screenwriter or writer and why?

Joel Coen. Economical, clever.

Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?

Writing is rewriting.

What’s next for you?

Polishing current scripts and outling my next - a
psychological thriller.