We write best what we know well. (We are able to predict what our close friends would say)

DYNAMIC ACTION

<<STORY IS ACTION>>

When there’s no action, there’s no interaction, there’s no conflict. Henceforth, NO STORY.

Action encompasses any kind of movement, activity and interaction between the characters and also between the characters and their surroundings.

Talking about how one feels is not as powerful as illustrating why one feels the way they do through action.

<<FILM IS BEHAVIOUR>>

Action is the manifestation of behaviour.

The complexity of the human psyche and interaction is better understood then it is possible to watch the actions, nuances and reactions of the characters.

<<DYNAMIC ACTION>>

Has the potential to enrich the experience of the audience by heightening the stakes and increasing the tension. Keep them at the edge of their seats.

MOVING PICTURES

THE POWER OF ANY STORY LIES IN THE NARRATOR’S ABILITY TO PROJECT A MENTAL PICTURE FOR THE AUDIENCE.

Machine vs Human. Create a parallelism between the human movements and machine’s movements.

Behaviour/music/visual

Addresses the problem many newbies have to screenwriting.

How to convey visually any sense of inner conflict of emotion.

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INJA

He kicked the dog as he wanted to keep the dog for himself, to make the dog loyal to him, rather to Thembile. (Jealousy & Fear)

He allowed the boss to abuse the dog as he is afraid of getting shot. (Fear)

He cut the rope of the flag as he wanted to give the dog a collar. (Affection)

He told Thembile to shoot the dog, to save his life. (Desperation)

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1st draft of story due web, 6 Jan 2010

Printed copy in class, softcopy on Safeassign

Format: Courier 12, single spacing.

max three pages.

min two pages.