Screenplays: Crash Course Film Production

This video tutorial, hosted by Lily Gladstone, explores the intricacies of film production over 15 episodes. It delves into the collaborative nature of filmmaking, focusing on the screenplay as a blueprint for narrative fiction films. The tutorial covers screenplay elements like slug lines, action, and dialogue, and discusses the protagonist's journey, goals, and obstacles. It also examines the hero's journey and the importance of conflict, both external and internal, in driving a story forward. The three act structure is explained as a framework for organizing stories, with examples from popular films.

What is the primary purpose of a screenplay in film production?

• To list all the actors involved in the film

• To act as a blueprint guiding the production team

• To provide a detailed budget for the film

• To serve as the final product of the film

Which of the following is NOT a basic element of a screenplay?

• Dialogue

• Action

• Soundtrack

• Slug lines

In a screenplay, how is action typically written?

• In passive voice

• In past tense

• In future tense

• In present tense

What are the three main focuses of movies according to the transcript?

• Theme, tone, and dialogue

• Protagonist, setting, and theme

• Protagonist, goal, and obstacles

• Setting, dialogue, and action

What is the hero's journey?

• A method for writing dialogue

• A template for character development

• A guide for setting up film equipment

• A technique for editing films

What does the three-act structure in screenwriting entail?

• A detailed description of each character's background

• A sequence of flashbacks and flashforwards

• A focus on dialogue, action, and setting

• A beginning, middle, and end with specific events in each

Which film is mentioned as an example of deviating from the three-act structure?

• The Wizard of Oz

• Pulp Fiction

• Bridesmaids

• The Fellowship of the Ring