Writting the Screenplay

Definition of screenplay

A screenplay is VISUAL. A screenplay or script is a written work that is made especially for a film or television program. Screenplays can be original work or adaptations from existing pieces of writing.

example from Shrek screenplay page

What is the purpose of a screenplay?

• Helps to think about how to expose the actions of the characters and how they should be seen by the audience.
• Developing the narrative and delivering it in logical order.
• Describes the literal, visual aspects of the story, rather than on the internal thoughts of its characters.
• Helps to decide where location should take place/ what props needed

Main Task

Task- 

The titles and opening of a new fiction film, to last a maximum of two minutes. 

All video and audio must be students own work. Audio may be obtained from a copy right free source. 

book info 'Running On The Cracks'-

The story revolves around 14-year-old Leo, who runs away from her aunt and uncle's home, where she has been living since the sudden death of her musician parents. Leo is driven away by the disturbing behaviour of her uncle. She escapes to Glasgow, where she comes across a wide variety of characters, who all help her to solve the mystery of where her grandparents are. This could be more than Leona expected.


When Brainstorming, need to include the four main ingredients to create good story.

Who	When	Where	What
Girl Boy Surfeit Journalist Beautician Alien Doctor Bushwalker Concert pianist Rock singer Artist Mad scientist Vampire	Winter, 2003 September, 2000 Late afternoon Early morning Middle Ages Last day of school Christmas Summer, 2103 1960’s World War 2 1980’s Depression Jurassic times	Classroom Chapel Children’s playground City Car park Garden Dining area Theatre Jail Rainforest Gym Lunar landscape Locker room	Playing Walking Eating Exploring Resisting Weeping Laughing Excluding Understanding Throwing Concealing Including Running

Challenges

• n the opening of the book it did not have the script of the characters, so it had to be developed original to explain the narrative of the opening scene.
• To make sure the narrative is clear to the audience through the script and action     NOTE! make sure that the script matches the action

The opening scene screenplay we created for the book 'Running On The Cracks'