hey guys, my quick question is this. How many drafts do you normally write on a feature film before you are happy to say it's "finished". Ive written 3 drafts of my first feature film screenplay and its only now after the 3rd draft that Im actually beginning to see where I want to go next and I'm pr...
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Good afternoon everyone, my name is Spencer Hawken i'm a new filmmaker from London, England. Preparing to wrap on my first film Death Walks and start pre-production on my second film in December. Just looking to touch base with like-minded types to moan about the misery of things not going quite right on set!
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Hi Spencer! I get to London every year or two for a few weeks. If I may, I'd love to contact you the next time I'm coming in to see if I could be a part of whatever project you have in the works. I'm...
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Yep, everyone's different. Hemingway re-wrote the ending of one of his novels 43 times because he had to "get the words right". Gabriel Garcia Marquez on other hand just sat down and wrote "One Hundre...
Expand commentYep, everyone's different. Hemingway re-wrote the ending of one of his novels 43 times because he had to "get the words right". Gabriel Garcia Marquez on other hand just sat down and wrote "One Hundred Years of Solitude" as if "it was dictated to him from above" and it came out just they way he wanted it.
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The drafts never end though you need to know were to draw the line and say "That's Enough" and move onto other things. Chances are if the feature is taken up then you get a stream of edits from the Director.
I agree with Alex, everytime you read the script, you start writing it again. Best wishes.
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Such great comments from passionate people..I think it's important that when we get further inspiration from above and other sources, that we edit and change the story, dialog or visuals to raise the...
Expand commentSuch great comments from passionate people..I think it's important that when we get further inspiration from above and other sources, that we edit and change the story, dialog or visuals to raise the bar..I've been reading many books that award winning scripts were adapted from which has been a great tool for enhancing my script
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Jonathan, I know exactly what you are talking about, I was reading for the last two years. It has been extremely helpful and very informative. I am now taking my time in learning to write better "acti...
Expand commentJonathan, I know exactly what you are talking about, I was reading for the last two years. It has been extremely helpful and very informative. I am now taking my time in learning to write better "action scenes" when you love what you do, every day is a new learning experience. Best wishes in your screenwriting career.