“Unlock Hollywood’s Secrets: Master the Art of Crafting Irresistible Screenplays That Sell!”
Ever found yourself staring at a blank page, wondering how on earth to whip up a screenplay that won’t just gather dust but actually makes its way to the big screen? I hear ya! Just the thought of crafting a marketable screenplay might feel like a Herculean task, especially with the pressure of competing in a saturated industry where original ideas struggle to rise above the noise. At the Pittsburgh Shorts Filmmaker Conference, I had the incredible opportunity to share my insights on this very topic. There, I zoomed in on three pivotal elements — Concept, Character, and Voice — which can truly make or break a script. Today, let’s dive into those concepts that could potentially turn your wildest screenplay dreams into a reality… with a sprinkle of fun and a dash of insight along the way!
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Tips from a presentation at the Pittsburgh Shorts Filmmaker Conference.
A few years ago, I was invited by the fine folks who oversee the Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival to speak at their inaugural Filmmaker Conference. The subject they requested I cover: How to Write a Marketable Screenplay. I focused my comments on three areas: Concept. Character. Voice.
I thought I’d share highlights from my presentation. Today: Concept. I began by stressing how important a story concept is to the success of a spec script.
I went into some depth about why story concepts are a critical concern to screenwriters, especially nowadays when it is so difficult to set up original stories, due to Hollywood’s addiction to preexisting content. This reality is due to several factors, not the least of which is how fearful executives are to green light projects based on an original idea. I’ve even had a producer tell me he considers such projects as “untested.” The risk factor is considerably less if a project is similar but…
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