Writing Short Films Structure and Content for Screenwriters

Name: Writing Short Films Structure and Content for Screenwriters
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ISBN: 9781580650632

ISBN-10: 1580650635

ISBN-13: 9781580650632

Edition: 2nd 2005

Authors: Linda J. Cowgill

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This new edition has been completely updated and revised along with the addition of several new chapters. Currently, this title remains the best selling university text book on writing short film screenplays.

Book details

List price: $19.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Publication date: 9/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 275
Size: 9.02" wide x 5.94" long x 0.67" tall
Weight: 0.968
Language: English



Before We Start


The Principles of Drama


Starting Out


What's It About?


Character and Emotion


Who Does What and Why


The Three-Part Nature of Film Structure


Plotting


The Twists and Turns


Fade In: Openings and the Main Exposition


The Middle


Keeping the Story Alive


Fade Out: Revelation, Climax and Resolution


Constructing the Scene


Dialogue: The Search for the Perfect Line


The Subtext of Meaning


Keeping Focused


What Does My Protagonist Really Want?


Index