Steps
1. 1
Make a list of every prop location and
actor available locally.
Keep a dream journal. Dreams are a very visual so provide
good inspiration for a short film.
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Fantasies
o
Fears
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What
if?
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Free
writing.
2. 3
Test your idea.
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Conflict.
The idea must have conflict
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Entertaining
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Visual.
Film is a visual medium of telling stories so don't rely on dialogue to tell
the story. The drama must be external and not internal (psychological).
5
Seek constructive criticism. If you find this challenging write
down what the worst case scenario would be.
3.
6
Write a short sentence (15 words or less) of the
fundamental concept which drives the plot.
o
The
premise for E.T. could be 'A lonely boy is befriended by an alien'.
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Seek
feedback on your premise before you develop your film.
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Keep
a file for your film ideas.
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Although
film is a visual medium, you should think of its relationship with sound.
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Keep
it simple.
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Have
fun with it! Get your friends to be your actors, and sit on a chair with a
speaker yelling at them! Fun!
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When
you're ready to write the screenplay, download Celtx, a free script writing
software. It makes organizing the story much easier, and it makes your
screenplay look more professional.
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When
your trying to get some actors use friends or stick up posters like for an
audition or something like that.
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The
protagonist should not change.
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