Step 1: Write the Rough Draft

Hello,

Hopefully, some of you will be able to find a little time over the break to work on your scripts.

HERE IS A LINK to the script formatting handout we reviewed in class. We're using the one column script format for this project. We also used this format for the 60-second film challenge.
Remember, the most important part of writing your rough draft is actually writing your rough draft. Don't worry about getting everything perfect. Just focus on getting the rough draft completed.

Please follow the typical 3 Act Structure as a general guideline when writing your script.

Act 1:

• The setting is established
• Main character(s) are introduced
• Main conflict is introduced (inciting incident)

Act 2:

• The dominant part of the film. The action, obstacles, challenges, or problems heighten leading to an eventual climax in Act 3

Act 3:

• The climax, resolution and closing action

A few tips to remember:

• Try to limit the number of characters. What does your main character want? What are their goals in the film? This should be very clear to the audience.
• Limit the number of locations. This will make it easier to film.
• Make every scene count. EVERY scene should have a distinct purpose: To move the plot forward, to reveal something about the characters, to help establish setting.
• Keep it simple. It's very important that you cut everything and everyone from your story that is not essential. Your story MUST be clear and understandable.