Not everyone can be the main character – but that doesn’t mean they are any less important. Well written Tertiary characters are one of the features that separates the the best films from the pack. While some films feature very few characters, it’s rare to see a film feature only […]
Note: this post has been sponsored by Mary O. Spears. A script or a screenplay is commonly used in the film industry. This is basically a piece of writing that narrates the movements, actions, expressions and dialogues of the movie characters in a certain format. Scripts can be original works […]
Screenplay Format “Check out the Big Brain on Brett!” Sound familiar? If you’re a film buff, as every aspiring screenwriter is, of course it does. Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary’s hit script Pulp Fiction made over $213 million in box office receipts and made Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman […]
Even though it takes an incredible amount of people to create a film, today, we’re going to focus on the writer of the screenplay and the producers. While the writer gives a tremendous amount of creative power to the film, they also have a strict screenplay format which they must […]
As we all know, in order to write a screenplay, you must follow a specific screenplay format. Knowing this, some writers get discouraged and worry that their own creative voice will be restricted. How do we prevent this? Think about it this way: if you don’t consider yourself a writer, […]
If you think you’re ready to start writing your first screenplay, it’s important to remember that there’s a particular screenplay format that should be followed when writing your script. Let’s briefly go over what that form is. In his book Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting, Syd Field does an incredible job […]
Short films and feature films are often given totally different treatment. This is most obvious when you look at the world of film festivals: the categories are almost always separated in film festivals, and that there is a massive amount of festivals specifically geared toward short films. After all, The […]
You might have a great idea for a short film. However, turning that idea into a script can be a difficult process, especially for those with little to no experience with script writing. If you’d like to know how to write a script, these tips can be of much help […]
If you want to go anywhere with your film, you’re going to have to write a logline. Here, you’ll learn some basic advice that will ensure that your logline is top-notch. What Is a Logline? If you want to do anything well, you have to know what exactly it is […]
Short film ideas can be made for significantly less money than features, increasing their chances of being produced. One of the reasons The Film Fund offers funding contests for short films is that it is easier to help filmmakers get their film made than if they attempted to create a […]
You’ve got a great idea for a movie but you’re not sure where to start with writing a script. This blog will walk through some of the ins and outs of the screenplay format, why it’s important, and how to write a screenplay. Screenwriting format serves as a great tool […]
Before you embark on the long and arduous yet thrilling journey that is writing a screenplay, you should make sure you have a solid story idea. Who are my characters? Are they complex and multi-dimensional? Does there exist enough conflict and stakes to drive the story along? These are some […]
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