I'll start by saying that I feel that I have a really good and original idea for a film but I just don't know where to go from here. At first I was thinking it would be a feature length film, but the more I thought about it, I realized that it might be better as a short film. The problem is that I'v...
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What is the default point of view is used to write a screenplay? I didn't know that most screenplays were written In third person. That would explain the constant "we follow..." and "we see...". I always just stuck to writing what the characters are doing. A new lesson learned.
you wouldn't say "steve is getting a haircut." INT. BARBERSHOP - DAY An old bald woman trims Steve's bangs. at any rate, avoid the use of auxiliary verbs such as "is"
Present simple, John walks, over, Present Continuous, John is walking. Everything on films happens now.
I think most of the people who are referencing "published" SPs and SWs are looking at SHOOTING scripts, or at least a 'WORKING" script...more so than a SPEC script. If you as a SW have not been commis...
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well said Charles. I especially the willy nilly part ;)
Interesting that this came up today on Scriptmag: http://www.scriptmag.com/features/specs-the-city-we-see-and-heat-the-bre......
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I've read that screenwriters should know how their scripts ends before starting to write. I find that even though I outline and flesh things out, my script creates its own ending organically. Do you usually know your ending at the beginning?
What if an idea struck to your instinct but you can't write a story further because you don't know the ending. So, will you drop that million dollar idea? I am sure, I won't make that mistake. I will...
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A tweet triggered an idea in July 2013. It took almost 15 months for me to figure out how it would end. I wrote two other books in that timeframe and let the idea percolate.
Yes, I know my ending before I start writing. And if you think about it the only difference in an outline is that you're using truncated phrases to establish the story-- fewer words and broader stroke...
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If you know not where you’re going, it’s unlikely that you’ll ever get there.
I like to have an outline with an ending in mind. However, we are the writers creating our stories, characters and worlds in which they live. Therefore, we are omnipotent. When someone offers to pay me for my work, then they are omnipotent.
The first trailer for David O Russell's "American Hustle" is up. It stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams, Christian Bale, and Jeremy Renner. I play Jerry Catone in the film. We'll see how much of ME is left in! The film is slated to open Xmas day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhB6o3D...
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Awesome Gary! I can see it now... it won't be long and we'll see the words "Starring Gary Craig". Then there will be no doubt how much of YOU is left in ;)
congratulations!
P.S... I actually made my film.. remember we talked about it?
Fantastic Gary, I'm unequivocally delighted for you-great trailer, great cast-I'm sure they won't slice you out-having seen clips from your reel-you ARE real, which is the whole point-there's a reason...
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Thanks everyone for the great advice!
When are you going to write you idea into a script?
Don't know. I've been planning on writing it down at least into a story type paper. But just haven't gotten around to it. We just moved to a different state recently and are still getting settled here...
Expand commentDon't know. I've been planning on writing it down at least into a story type paper. But just haven't gotten around to it. We just moved to a different state recently and are still getting settled here. Seems I'm working on the house or when I'm not doing that, trying to find a real, paying job. Haven't had much time to sit down and write yet...hopefully soon!
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Well, now that you know how to make your short film idea into a realty you have the power in your hands. As soon as you find the time in your busy life you can make this a reality!
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Like plenty of people have said here, an idea is just an idea until you put it on paper. Take the leap, start writing and you never know what you will find on the other end.