Writing short films : structure and content for screenwriters / Linda J. Cowgill.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-250) and index.

Part one : The fundamentals. 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 -- Part two : Intermediate steps. Fade in : openings and the main exposition -- The middle : keeping the story alive -- Fade out : revelation, climax and resolution -- Part three : The structure of scenes. Constructing the scene -- Dialogue : the search for the perfect line -- The subtext of meaning -- Part four : Keeping focused. Keeping focused : what does my protagonist really want? -- Appendices. Fade in to fade out : proper screenplay format -- Referenced films available on video -- General film index -- The writer's reference shelf -- Ray's male heterosexual dance hall

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.

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