Script-writing is a laborious process that demands an extreme amount of discipline. There are millions of ideas running through your head and it can be hard to put them all down on paper. This is where a film treatment comes in handy. A film treatment helps to organize your thoughts and streamline them before starting ...
Script-writing is a laborious process that demands an extreme amount of discipline. There are millions ...
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If you’ve read a script, you might have found a series of notations and abbreviations set aside in brackets. This set of instructions are referred to as stage directions. Every screenplay has some degree of stage directions written into the script. So what is the primary purpose of stage directions? Though they serve a number of ...
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Writing an original screenplay is no easy task. Before you start writing your script, it’s important to understand the basics of screenplay formatting. It’s only when you’ve understood these basics that you can get onto showcasing your writing flair. Irrespective of how innovative your premise is, a studio executive wouldn’t bother reading your script if ...
Writing an original screenplay is no easy task. Before you start writing your script, it’s ...
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For all you aspiring writers out there looking for some direction around writing your first script, here’s a quick, step-by-step guide to understanding the basic elements of screenwriting from writer-director Sudhish Kamath. An ex critic, Kamath has written, directed and produced several independent films including X: Past is Present starring Radhika Apte, Rajat Kapoor and the critically acclaimed Good Night ...
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From The Silence of the Lambs (1991) to Persona (1966), here are the best screenplays every screenwriter should read. If you’re an aspiring screenwriter, the best way to hone your craft is by studying screenplays of some of the greatest writers in cinema. We’ve put together an essential list of screenplays every aspiring screenwriter must revisit. With ...
From The Silence of the Lambs (1991) to Persona (1966), here are the best screenplays every screenwriter ...
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What’s the hallmark of a great film, one that stands the test of time? Great script, gorgeous imagery, arresting performances, rousing soundtrack. Sure, it’s all of them put together. But, what stands out for the viewer and helps him remember the film is the theme. So, what is a movie theme? A theme is a ...
What’s the hallmark of a great film, one that stands the test of time? Great ...
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At Flickside, your window to the inner workings of filmmaking, we’re always looking for industry insiders to share their knowledge in a bid to help others break in. Today, we reached out to Australian screenwriter and filmmaker Claire J. Harris who very recently received her first paycheck as a screenwriter for an upcoming Netflix series ...
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To the fellow and future storytellers! In this easy-to-use, easy-to-understand guide, I’ll show you the basics of how to write a play. To make it easy, I’ve divided this guide into commonly asked or wondered about questions. So if you just want a specific topic or query answered, just search for that keyword and it’ll ...
To the fellow and future storytellers! In this easy-to-use, easy-to-understand guide, I’ll show you the ...
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Dipankar Sarkar
