Today we had a screenwriting session with Steve Coombes. We learnt about the basics of screenplays and also the golden rules to follow when creating your own screenplay.
1 hour screenplay = 16 000 words
10 mins = 2000 words
Logline - pitch of a pitch
Elevator pitch - pitch can be read and decided in the time it takes the elevator to reach its destination.
Treatment - story (scene by scene)
Bible - overview of characters, story arcs and background research
Screenplay - any visual narrative drama / template before filming / proposal for film or TV show.
1st golden rule
Keep a need to know basis.
2nd golden rule
Show, don't tell.
3rd golden rule
Screenplay is like a joke. There should be a set up, distraction then a punchline.
4th golden rule
Know your ending.
5th golden rule
Create moments in the screenplay.
I will take these rules on board which will hopefully help to make my screenwriting process more straightforward.
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