How to Write A Short Film Script

Absolutely CRUSHED IT with this one, bro! Straight facts, to the point, concise and super entertaining! Thank you, Rian!

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he hasn’t posted since :,(

very well explained, thank you so much

this is what I wanted. Thank you

Well explained. I just subscribed 😊 and hit the bell 🔔 ding dong

Final Draft is a must have tool for writing.

this was barely helpful. was looking for actual formatting advice and examples. not really just "go write, figure it out"

Bro forgot to buy real comments

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If youre looking for a free very good screenwriting software. Kit Scenarist. Best one I've used

This is easily the worst video on writing a short film.
You don't need a logline. You don't need to read scripts. You just need a cool idea. Especially one that you can shoot for no money.
If your goal is to get your short film in festivals - then study the kind of shorts that get in.
Most shorts are done on shoestring budgets - with a great twist ending.Most have humor. Or feature a profound metaphoric ending.
Making shorts is simple. Most shorts don't even require complicated scripts. Many are improvised.
I don't think Rian knows anything about filmmaking - so follow his advice at your peril.

I like your "I'll wait". Made me like, even though I was just looking for an alpha crash course on scriptwriting😂😂😂

I wrote features before going to short scripts. Now I'm hooked on writing short scripts because it helps you get into the story quicker which I had a problem with while writing features. I'm also learning to make short films. And your videos are helpful

Thank you sharing this. This honestly help me to figure out how to get started and stay on top of it. Now gotta hold myself accountable.

You know how to have us glued, love it, very helpful

google docs also works as free script writing app

Hello, you Said that this is the Second video of the series, please can you put a link for the first one?
thanks

Thanks

Free software?

True, having an outline to explain what the film is about and keep you on track is invaluable. I really like David Lynch's approach of writing. He starts with 50 to 60 index cards for the beats of the film, then write rearranges them accordingly, then fleshes the scenes out and begins his dialog.

How are your scripts proceeding, do you have an agent? If not any recommendations for having people look at it?

Excellent production and tips!

you've literally been no help dude
won't recommend

I would advise making a short film as close to a silent film as possible, to design it so visuals alone tell the story. If you only have 5 minutes you don't want to clutter it up with dialogue.

WOW

Thanks for this

Kit Scenarist Is a great free Screenwriting software. I would highly recommend it.

Why is this guy not posting anymore?

Nice one👍👍👍

Great video. Wonder why'd you just disappear

Hello how to write many actions (not fight) in the same scene.
For example : if man writing a book in his room, then clean the room , dress changing , switch off the light and go out

As follows ,

Scene. Room
Int/Day

Man writing book

-----cut to---
Int/Day

Man cleaning Room

-----cut to-------
Int/Day

Man dress changing
.-----cut to -----
Int/Day

Man switching off light and go out.


Is this correct ? If not how to write it ? Reply please.

Thanks 🙏

how do you only have 5000 subs. you deserve way more than that.

Where have you gone

Second of all, Im not a professional writer by any means - hahaha that had me in stitches 🤣

this dude delivers talk like the Facebook owner

I like writing stories but struggling to put them together as a film. Currently studying film and media studies to become a filmmaker

Just subscribed to support your great work. Kudos . Am now ready to write my first script as I wanna make my first short film about Rethinking Tourism

Thanks a lot

suuuper helpfull thanks!

What I really don't get is why one would apply the classical three act structure or story circle, which are both meant for feature length films, on short films? You could say everything that has beginning, middle, end has a "three act structure." But forcing the character through a hero's journey in such a short time seems a little crazy. Short films are precicesly the area, where form and structure and time can be played with creatively... there is most often no way to make a character reasonably change in a 10 page script, like it does in a full length movie. Rather than that short films should be maybe one big scene, or a feeling, a premise, an idea etc... you can do anything.

I think I'll write a short film about a cute guy who tries to teach us how to write a film script....I'll start..tomorrow :) Thanks for the vid. new subscriber !

I pledged the film

Taking the time to outline or plan will always ease the anxiety of writing and life in general😆

hey man, as i see last video is 1 year ago, why did you stop. this video helped me so much thanks, carry on

Nice job