Posted by UMBRO at dsl-gw2-c2.clsp.uswest.net on September 06, 2001 at 09:18:12:
In Reply to: How do you make a good idea into a script? posted by Kattasrophy on September 06, 2001 at 09:06:18:
: First of all, I think all of Kevin's movies are awsome, there should be no limit on pokes at your best friend or yourself. I hope that's enough blown smoke... I have been sitting on an excellent idea that I want to use as a possible script. I was wondering if you have any development tips on how to actually end a storyline. Or to better state the question. Are there rules I should really follow in script develpoment, or all of those books for movie making full of crap? In addition do you think creating shorts and placing them on the Internet are good ways to get development funds?
*As for the writing, the books will teach you format which is important but at the same time, most all of them teach traditional three-act structure that may or may not work with your ideas. It's a good idea to read some books though and learn the do's and don't's at the very least. The best thing to do is just write. Get all of your thoughts and dialogue down on paper. Then you can read it over and over, trim parts out, add parts in, whatever is needed. Now books for movie making, those are important. It you're going to be a writer, it's not as important to know the craft as if you're going to be a filmmaker. But if you plan to ever get into filmmaking, it's crucial you know as much as possible about every little position. As for short films, they can sometimes help with development funds because it gives the investor an idea about your vision and final product so they know if you're worth the gamble or not.
*Have a good one.
Michael