They write press releases, arrange press conferences, and other media events. Take courses in related areas such as public relations, advertising, and busi- ness. Reporters spend time on the set absorbing everything. They interview actors as well as craftspeople. See many different productions and shows and read a variety of scripts to see how scripts are developed.
Researchers gather information for movie writers.
They may also track down photographs or histori- cal documents to make the film more authentic.