POPULARITY
This episode we go over some of the aspirations of what a script can accomplish in its first pages in the hopes of making a reader or audience excited about the project and want to see more. Instigating incidents, using time efficiently, teasers and just showing off your flare, we have a think about all of them.You can follow the podcast on social media: x.com/writing_podinstagram.com/writing_podOr search for Thinking About Writing on Facebook.Find out more about Robin and even make an enquiry about getting notes on your script at robinleetaylor.comAnd if you want to support the show you can become a Patron via patreon.com/Thinking About WritingMusic by Chris StamperIllustration by Matt Miles https://www.instagram.com/datmattmiles/Design by Adam Smith
Getting your script into the hands of the right people is extremely difficult. What is a desperate screenwriter to do if they seek feedback on their screenplay? Are script coverage services helpful or just another cog profiting from an emerging filmmaker's hope? In today's episode, No Film School's Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss: Recalling memories from March 2020 when the world “shut down” Why we are surprised that Nikon bought RED The acquisition of BorrowLenses The importance of the first 10 pages of your script Why the opening scene of The Godfather is so powerful The Gauntlet - a controversial script coverage service What infuriates us about AI script coverage Why AI cannot evaluate creative screenwriting Hollywood, the hope machine Memorable Quotes “In those first ten pages you know, what is this movie and who is it for.” [14:55] “The idea of AI evaluating your script is fucking horseshit.” [26:08] “We keep engaging in this fantasy that AI can think. AI cannot fucking think.” [30:52] “That's what Hollywood is. It's a hope machine. You always have perpetual hope that tomorrow you can become famous.” [40:46] Mentioned: Lensrentals To Acquire BorrowLenses Heard of The New, Controversial Script Coverage Service The Gauntlet? Why All AI Script Coverage is a Scam Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making the audience care about and invest in your main character early on is crucial in keeping readers and viewers interested in your film. The first ten pages of your script are important in setting up the whole movie. Will people want to continue watching? Will people feel compelled to continue? In this video, Eunice Smith shares the secret ingredients to a dynamic ten pages. --> Listen to the full episode #26 Subscribe. Review. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifebeyondthelens/support
Here's plenty of valuable last-minute tips from James and Dave before you send your script out to a producer or competition. And don't worry if you miss the Sitcom Geeks Script Competition deadline - the next BBC Writersroom deadline is closer than you think.
:)
Our why and tips on how to work your first ten pages! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jen-lowry-writes/message
Annabelle: Creation & The First 10 Pages of Your Script By Jacob Krueger This week we're going to be discussing Annabelle: Creation, directed by David F. Sandberg and written by Gary Dauberman. Normally, since this is a screenwriting podcast, I don't talk a lot about directors. But this is a case of a good director taking a struggling script, […]
Dave and James talk about sketches, as well as books and podcasts on writing. And another First Ten Pages is put under the spotlight.
The foundation of both your story and your hero's emotional needs. The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Your First Ten Pages appeared first on Save the Cat!®.
The foundation of both your story and your hero's emotional needs.The post Save the Cat!® Podcast: Your First Ten Pages appeared first on Save the Cat!®.
James and David talk about the pros and cons of crowdfunding sitcoms and give notes on the first ten pages of three scripts sent in by some brave listeners.
James and Dave talk about those things that are easily forgotten as you establish your characters and plot your stories: jokes. We also look at the First Ten Pages of a listener's script, Ivy View. And they're joined by comedy critic from The Times, Alex Hardy.
With the rise of the writer-performer sitcom, Dave and James look at what this means for the humble sitcom writer. (SPOILERS: There are pros. And there are cons.) Also: The launch of a new feature based on your First Ten Pages. Are you going to send us your first Ten Pages? Hear what happened to Dave when he did.
Hey! You! Look! Producers and script readers need to be grabbed by your script from the opening page. In this episode, James and Dave discuss the essential ingredients required in your first ten pages.
How to write great characters in the first ten pages of your screenplay - from the Adapting your novel to a screenplay series
Screenwriting - how to begin your screenplay with compelling characters and story - so they won't put it down. From the Adapting Your Novel to a Screenplay Series.
Bon jour, mes ami! Join us in this week's show, as we turn our attention to vampire texting, man-hugs, dissolving faces and possible blunt-smoking. godhatesfangs05trouble.mp3Links:First Ten Pages of True Blood Comic Issue OnePainting of Russell and TalbotLet The Right One In TrailerLet Me In Trailer