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Screenwriter

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Screenwriter

By: Michael Ghiloni 

Contemplate...

Imagine a world without your favorite movie or TV show.

NONE OF THESE EXIST

HOW TO BECOME A SCREENWRITER.

  • Great storytelling and imagination essiential.
  • Degrees in English, journalism, communication helpful.
  • Some colleges offer courses on film/screenwriting.

Writing a Screenplay

  •  Read as many screenplays as possible. 
  • Acquaint yourself with the format of a screenplay. 
  • Develop an idea.
  • Write!
  • Rewrite! 

Writing a screenplay (cont.)

  • Amateur screenwriters write on "speculation." 
  • It may take years of edits/patience before a script is sold.
  • A sold script is not the final product.
  • Many edits/rewrites will be made.

WHAT DOES A SCREENPLAY LOOK LIKE?

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