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formatting
formatting assignment template
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retype the script in script software using your own name
common grammar/punctuation/spelling problems
John August "writing better scene description" video
screenplay formatting YouTube playlist
short scripts
Questions to consider:
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What’s the story about?
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Who’s the protagonist?
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What’s at stake? Are the stakes “life or death” for the protagonist?
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So what? Why does your audience care?
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Why this moment? Does this story focus on a particular moment?
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What’s the change in the character? Is it reasonable for a short script?
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Is there something universal about this story? What is it?
Checkpoint calendar grid & instructions
Script 1 Parameters:
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TWO (2) CHARACTERS MAX
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Only two speaking parts
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Doesn‘t have to include dialogue but can
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ONE (1) LOCATION
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One room OR one building (INT./EXT.)
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10 PAGES MAX
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Not including Title Page
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NO MIN PAGES
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MUST still tell a complete story with beg-middle-end
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Optional: Aim for only about 10 lines of dialogue for each character
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Can use more lines if needed but be selective
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Optional: Try to avoid screens: phone, computer, etc.
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Watching screens doesn't make for compelling storytelling
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Script 2 Parameters:
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NO CHARACTER LIMIT
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Doesn‘t have to include dialogue but can
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NO LOCATION LIMIT
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(INT./EXT.)
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15 PAGES MAX
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Not including Title Page
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NO MIN PAGES
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MUST still tell a complete story with beg-middle-end
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Optional: Aim for only about 10 lines of dialogue for each character
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Can use more lines if needed but be selective
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Optional: Try to avoid screens: phone, computer, etc.
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Watching screens doesn't make for compelling storytelling
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Grading rubrics:
script coverage
Script options:
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
film analysis essay
The Godfather:
Godfather Question & Essay Checklist
Little Miss Sunshine
Little Miss Sunshine Question & Essay Checklist
Ordinary People:
Ordinary People Question & Essay Checklist
participation
