I'm new to screen writing and am playing with an opening where: something happens which triggers a short memory in a character. The memory triggers the...
I'd like certain songs played dring certain scenes, some of the words, if timed right, will ad flavour to what's happening on screen. Am I going too far? ...
... if you mean a flash back type of scene then you would write the scene where he remembers something, (in format you would just write FLASHBACK and show what...
Thanks Cheet, I think I'm just over-complicating things - I realise now it's very simple - a flasback is just another scene. Thanks again - hope all's well. K...
I'm writing a screenplay (in English) with a lot (50%) of foreign language dialogue. Does anyone have any advice about format or otherwise? I'm finding it ...
I have recently finished a manuscript which I would like to turn into a screenplay. I have = experience and was wonderign if you could help or suggest a ...
I use Final draft software. This automatically point you to dialogue. Body language could help in when a person is not speaking the same language. you can show...
Final Draft is good, movie magic works and there are a few others as well. If you are on a budget and only need it to format for you then I would go with the...
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From Braveheart: Wallace Longshanks did far worse, the last time he took a Scottish city. The Crony mumbles to her in LATIN, WITH SUBTITLES... crony (Latin) He...
thanks for this opportunity guys I am new in the writing business and would love any tips from you guys i am working on getting accepted to film schools and...
Hey, I respect your dedication to the art of film. Let me tell you, If you trying to write a screeplay, read william Goldman's book about screenwriting. I am...
Hey, I would suggest reading Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, there are parts in the screenplay which incorporate bilingual dialogue. That's the only...
Welcome to the group and good luck with your script. Don't be afraid to ask questions in here because you can get really good advice from all types of and...
Excellent interview with Stephanie Palmer, Director of Creative Affairs for MGM Pictures. Stephanie gives some insight into how MGM Pictures chooses...
Hey, My name is Mike. I'm looking forward to reading your posts and learning from you as well as getting good feedback for my own posts. Do we write based on a...
Man that e-mail ad of yours is... How do you pull out wads from that kind of Wallet? Welcome a-board. Steven Igetei. Sally Sutton <pinc23ca@...> wrote: ...
They charge money for everything!!! We on this list don't need that!!! The WGAw site can tell you EVERYTHING you need to know. Sign up for "www.filmstew.com"...
Linda, Don't worry, I'm not going to yell at you!... Thanks for the tip, I also checked it out and it is an ad to buy their product. I don't have a problem...
Hi there, My name is Meena, I'm 21 and living in NY. I'm wanna be a screenwriter and I have a whole lot of ideas and stories in my head but have a hard time...
Hi Meena, One night I had a funny dream, and I said to myself that it would make a great movie. I made up lots of excuses why I couldn't succeed. 1) I didn't...
Get a few writing books, the story by Mckee, How To beat The Script Reader and others. Take a short screenplay writng course, Syd Field is great and get the...
Meena, Welcome to the group and great advice from Brian and Sally... I would really consider getting some sort of screenwriting software because it will save...
3 words from James N Frey's book about writing fiction: Keep the faith - don't make excuses not to write. 2 words from Galaxy Quest: Never surrender -...
Hi Meena, Before you buy any book, go to a book store and leaf through it. Some books are very technical and difficult to understand. Some are arcahic and ...
Brian, that was good, very good ( but as long as I'm ar... SHARRAP!... that wasn't me! Believe me. It was just that naughty creature that goes everywhere with...
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