Short Film Screenwriting

<p><b>Written by a Sundance alum and short filmmaker this book combines the practical advice of a craft guide with a curated diverse anthology including revealing interviews with the writers and directors.</b> <p/><i>Short Film Screenwriting </i>demystifies the process of writing effective emotionally involving short films and for the first time publishes the screenplays of some award-winning shorts providing unfiltered access to the voice vision and approach of the filmmakers. A ground-breaking new addition to both film and creative writing instruction this book treats short film screenwriting as a literary mode worthy of close examination and exploration to inspire screenwriters. <p/>The book is built around accessible craft concepts and story forms: narrative design visualizing character uncommon relationship the 10-minute journey perception shift formal experiments and hybrid forms and revision. Contemporary award-winning film scripts from the Oscars Sundance SXSW and beyond accompany chapters as case studies along with interviews with the writers/filmmakers about the drafting and revision process production and release. Each of the films is accessible for screening online with additional screenplays included in an online resource.</p>