The Stage 32 Videos: Screenwriting

A 2-minute comedy monologue of an established sitcom character, written by Lukas Strautins, choosing Ron Swanson of Parks and Recreation (TV Series 2009-2015). Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Comedy Assessment Task 1.1 - Ron Swanson 2 minute Monologue Written by Lukas Strautins A.I. voice created with ElevenLabs.io

My first attempt at creating a motion comic. I chose a section from my samurai feature film screenplay "Under One Sky" to transform into a style of writing I haven't done much of since many years ago. This piece is the fictionalised account of one of the samurai soldiers.

The 2023 Burbank International Film Festival was a spectacular celebration of cinematic artistry, culminating in the prestigious Tim Burton Day, where the legendary filmmaker was honored for his unique contributions to the industry. The festival dazzled attendees with a vibrant array of groundbreaking films, captivating panels, and immersive experiences, all reflecting the innovative spirit of Burbank’s rich entertainment heritage. With Tim Burton himself gracing the event, it was a memorable occasion that underscored the festival's commitment to honoring visionary creators and fostering a dynamic platform for emerging talent.

In this episode we look at some great opening. Some people say you have ten pages, other say three pages to capture a reader. I say you can tell in a few sentences. Here is a link to the SKOOL community.

It is so important to not sell yourself short by allowing people to call your work anything less than art. Screenwriting T-SHIRT https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Be-Heard-by-HeyKaela/149923174.RY32L Books on writing (including free books) can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Craig-Griffiths/e/B075WDD6HM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_fkmr0_1&qid=1653688330&sr=1-1-fkmr0 There are a number of articles as well as more on the topic of this video at: http://griffithscreative.com.au If you want to reach out you can comment on this video or make contact via the contact form at griffiths creative.

Pacing has two aspects. How a screenplay is paced overall, and how you get the pace on the page correct. Screenwriting T-SHIRT https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Be-Heard-by-HeyKaela/149923174.RY32L Books on writing (including free books) can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Craig-Griffiths/e/B075WDD6HM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_fkmr0_1&qid=1653688330&sr=1-1-fkmr0 There are a number of articles as well as more on the topic of this video at: http://griffithscreative.com.au If you want to reach out you can comment on this video or make contact via the contact form at griffiths creative.

We look at a viewer question about writing a novel that could be easily turned into a movie. Screenwriting T-SHIRT https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Be-Heard-by-HeyKaela/149923174.RY32L Books on writing (including free books) can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Craig-Griffiths/e/B075WDD6HM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_fkmr0_1&qid=1653688330&sr=1-1-fkmr0 There are a number of articles as well as more on the topic of this video at: http://griffithscreative.com.au If you want to reach out you can comment on this video or make contact via the contact form at griffiths creative.

Controlling the pacing of your story is important. In part two I will give example of how to control pace on the page. Here is the link you can use to help Matt Lamb. Please consider sharing the Matt Lamb link.

In this episode we take an in depth look at first time writers and how they direct on the page and how successful their films were. Screenwriting T-SHIRT https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Be-Heard-by-HeyKaela/149923174.RY32L Here is the link you can use to help Matt Lamb.

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There are so many things that are misunderstood in screenwriting. This is one of them.

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