Basics Film-Making 02: Screenwriting [Paperback]

Basics Film-Making: Screenwritingis the second in the Basics Film-Making series and is aimed both at students on film production courses, as well as those wishing to write a short film. The book teaches the key elements of screenwriting through examining areas such as dialogue, sound, setting, shots and structure. It also provides advice to new film-makers on how to market their productions. This is an essential guide to screenwriting and will teach you to write and produce artistically satisfying shorts.Robert Edgar-Huntis programme head of Film and TV Production at York St John University. He also practises as a screenwriter and has research interests in creative writing, postmodernism and film directing. John Marland is senior lecturer in Film and TV Production at York St John University. His research interests include the relationship between film and psychoanalysis. James Richards is a lecturer in Screenwriting at York St John University and a freelance writer for television, film and radio as well as journalism and corporate videos. He won a Bafta award and has worked as a writer and script editor on soaps, dramas and documentaries.

A superbly illustrated compendium of information, examples, concepts, and more...Basics Film-Making: Screenwritingis an ideal and effective introduction that should be considered an invaluable instructional guide and continuing reference manual for anyone who aspires to write a professional quality screenplay. Library Bookwatch, June 2009

Easy to read, accessible, covers all the main industry requirements. Excellent use of contemporary examples. Elaine Pierson, London Metropolitan University, UK

The book addresses the basic elements of screenwriting, while encouraging the aspiring writer through the stages of the process. In addition, the use of examples provides clarification of the authors' main points. Andrew Maietta, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, USA

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