Understanding Screenwriting and Storytelling

Where did the speaker go to grad school?

• Georgia

• Pepperdine

• Ohio

• Auburn

What is the first type of conflict mentioned?

• Nature

• Intra conflict

• Physical

• Interpersonal conflict

What does Act 1 need to introduce?

• Climax

• Resolution

• Main characters and world

• Antagonist

What is essential in every scene according to the speaker?

• Special effects

• Multiple characters

• Dialogue

• Action, Conflict, and Character Arc

What book did the speaker recommend for understanding the fundamentals of story and screenwriting?

• Save the Cat by Blake Snyder

• The Art of Screenwriting

• Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting

• Story by Robert McKee

What should happen to the main characters in the middle of the film?

• They should be very happy or very sad

• They should be introduced

• They should resolve their conflicts

• They should meet the antagonist

What is the 'Save the Cat' scene meant to do?

• Make the audience like the hero

• Showcase the main conflict

• Introduce the setting

• Introduce the antagonist

According to the speaker, what is a common mistake screenwriters make?

• Focusing too much on special effects

• Not following the rules

• Following the rules too strictly

• Ignoring character development

What does the speaker say about using miracles in screenwriting?

• Use them frequently for dramatic effect

• Use them to resolve conflicts

• Avoid them completely

• Use them to get characters into trouble

What advice does the speaker give about directing your own screenplay?

• It's unnecessary

• It's only for experienced writers

• It's the best way to learn as a writer

• It should be avoided