BOOX Story: How Filmmaker Alex Goyette Reclaims a Creator's Attention with 10.3" BOOX ePaper Tablet

Alex Goyette is a screenwriter and film director. His horror thriller, Breeder (2026), premiered at the Tribeca Festival and took home the International Critics' Prize at Neuchâtel.

Like many who live a busy life, Alex had gotten used to doing everything on his laptop: checking email, watching videos, and responding to messages. "That's convenient," he shares, "but it means there's no separation between creating and consuming." His need for a calm, peaceful workspace free from distractions led him to BOOX ePaper.

What Matters Most to Creators?

"Your attention is your most valuable resource," Alex says.

With the belief that anything that protects a creator's attention is highly useful, he switched to BOOX Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi. It's an ultra-thin ePaper tablet with a 300 PPI monochrome display and dual-tone front light.

He uses this distraction-free device for reading and annotating scripts now. Beyond that, he is also exploring other aspects of his workflow with it.

How Does ePaper Transform a Filmmaker's Workflow?

#1_ Capturing Ideas in Real Time

Alex has started using this lightweight ePaper tablet as his dedicated notebook for creative ideas. "Previously, I used to type notes into a separate document, but that would always slow down the flow of the read."

But with the BOOX tablet, whenever he has a scene concept or a character detail, he can jot it down immediately. "Jotting down quick thoughts lets me react faster," he emphasizes.

With BOOX's native reader app, NeoReader, he can write handwritten notes on PDF files and embed them directly into the original file.

Credit: Alex Goyette

#2_ Immersing in Pure Reading

Alex improves his screenwriting skills by reading professional screenplays. "I've collected a whole library of my favorite movie scripts in a folder on my Go tablet for me to study at any time," he explains.

Alex recalls that when he used to read on his laptop, phone, or iPad, there was always something competing for his attention: texts, YouTube, social media, etc. "But with the BOOX eReader, when I sit down to read a script, I know that's all I'm going to do. I'm able to get through scripts much faster because I'm not constantly getting pulled out of the story."

#3_ Easy Mark-ups While Directing

As a director, Alex always marks up scripts with performance notes during rehearsals and table reads. He shares, "Now I can follow along and immediately mark the places where something isn't landing. After I call cut, I can quickly review my marks and know exactly what notes to give my talent."

What Does It Feel Like Writing on an ePaper Device?

"It honestly feels like marking up an actual printed screenplay." Alex describes his writing and annotating experience as comparable to pen on real paper. "There's a satisfying tactile feel to using the stylus to jot down reactions."

Credit: Alex Goyette

Alex recently used the ePaper tablet to break down a horror feature he's been asked to direct, and found himself interacting with the script the same way he would with a printed copy. "Except I didn't have to carry around 100-plus pages of paper," he adds, explaining why he likes the idea of having one lightweight device with the latest script, storyboard, and call sheet, without having to carry around a bulky laptop.

How Does ePaper Help Creators Reclaim Focus?

"Having a separate device like the Go Tablet that's dedicated to reading and creating has been surprisingly helpful." Alex points out that his creative process just feels more clearheaded when he uses it.

When he reads anything, he always silences his phone, turns off Wi-Fi, and makes every effort to minimize distractions. "That's what I like about this ePaper notebook. It gives me access to my scripts, notes, and reference material, but the experience feels calmer and closer to paper," he says. 

Alex thinks separating the reading pass from the rewriting pass is also invaluable. This is especially true when a writer wants to stop obsessing over individual lines of dialogue and simply enjoy the story. "With the Go tablet, I'm much more focused on just experiencing the story as a reader. I can still circle things, underline moments, and jot down reactions, but I'm not stopping every 30 seconds to try to rewrite something." He credits the BOOX tablet with helping him fully enter a reader's flow state.

Credit: Alex Goyette

Looking back at his old workflow, he reflects on how easily digital noise ruined his momentum. To him, the Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi is "a dedicated creativity device that lets you engage with writing without being pulled into distractions."

He also concludes, "I think there's something incredibly valuable about tech that gives you the convenience of digital tools without constantly demanding your attention."

Quotes have been edited for length and clarity.