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Christoph Brueck
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Crystal L. Smithwick
What is the definitation of a "contained" script?

I've been reading a lot of requests for a "contained script." I understand that means a limited locations, cast, etc. But how contained, is containted? One room, one location,... Any examples?

F. Aaron Franklin

Another example is Monty Python and the Holy Grail. While the film itself is not so much contained, all of the various castles are different angles or rooms of the same castle. It really comes down to how creative they can get with a single set or location.

Christoph Brueck

The budget might be a good indicator. The less money, the less locations. In the low to zero budget range you can do little more than one or two locations and a few actors.

Doug Nelson

As in all aspects of screenwriting; I don’t believe there is a clear and definitive definition of a ‘contained script’. Each producer approaches scripts with a basic economic threshold in mind – they...

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William Martell

When a producer talks about a "contained script" they usually expect the story contains a reason for the containment: the characters are trapped at the location by some story element. It's not just budget, it's the type of story as well.

Doug Nelson

Kinda like "Devil" by M Night Shyamalan - a few characters confined to a stuck elevator.

Chanel Ashley
Did you succeed in any screenplay competition?

Yeah, I know, there must be a million other threads on here somewhere re this subject, well I didn't see it/them - I just read the one with the Nicholls competition, there are numerous other competitions that I presume will make announcements soon - I'm waiting for Scriptapalooza to unveil their res...

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Stevan Šerban

Congratulations, Rendy! Best wishes for further work!

Sylvia Marie Llewellyn

Amazing story Randy. Congratulations.

Chanel Ashley

Steve, I completely agree "just reaching some level of recognition is a worthwhile win" - but we seem to have quite a few of those, which is excellent, it would also be interesting to have someone act...

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Diane Lansing

I agree too. One of the reasons I entered The Page contest, is that if you make it to the semi-finals, there is a good chance of being read by producers and managers. So for me that was the only win I was looking for. But I will keep you posted after the 15th.

Ross Van Leeve

Congratulations Randy ;) R.

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