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Premises and Originality

COURSE NAME:
INTRODUCTION TO FICTION PRODUCTION
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LESSON
Premises and Originality
Story Structure
Getting started with the screenwriting process and three act structure. The development of script concepts and screenplay premises are discussed.
Character Development
Character and its role in the development of the screenplay. Protagonists, antagonists, the foil and anti-heros and the relationship to story in the screenplay.
Screenplay Formatting
The critical importance of properly formatted screenplays, how to adhere to that formatting and pitfalls to avoid when putting your concept into script form.
Script Evaluation
Questions to ask when evaluating your script, incorporating feedback and the importance of re-writing.
IMPORTANT CONCEPTS
  1. Story is the indie advantage
  2. Face down the empty page.
  3. Brevity is the Soul of Wit

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Getting started with the screenwriting process and three act structure. The development of script concepts and screenplay premises are discussed.