Did you know that 73% of movies made have some party scene? Whether that be a barbecue, dance party, sleepover, club scene, dinner party, you name it. It’s a great way to see how your protagonist reacts and responds emotionally in an environment with many unfamiliar people. It puts pressure on your character and is […]
In this article, we’ll ask whether short screenplays present a problem, how to judge the right length for your project, and what to do if you still believe you’re coming up short. Did you know that usually, each screenplay page equates to about one minute of screen time? Therefore, if your screenplay is 82 pages […]
A scene is a basic unit that constitutes a screenplay when strung together in a row of multiples. As such, screenwriters deal in scenes as the basis of their craft, meaning that having a good grasp of what a scene is essential for success in screenwriting. In this article, we’ll define a scene, explain its […]
What are extensions in screenwriting? Extensions in screenwriting are abbreviations written by the writer on the right side of a character’s name in a screenplay to indicate where a character is talking from. There are two screenwriting extensions: Extensions Abbreviations Meaning When to use Them O.S. OffScreen When the speaking character is in the room […]
A cutaway is a mini scene in screenplays that cuts from the main action to a short scene or detail that gives information to change the perspective of the main action for the reader. How do you write one? How do you write a cutaway in a screenplay? You write a cutaway in a script by […]
Jump cuts are something we usually see only in a film. They are sometimes referred to as quick cuts or montages. They’re a way of sending information to the audience at a rapid pace, cutting from one action to another, jumping forward in time. One second the character is packing his bangs the next, he’s on […]
