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Old 05-08-11, 09:52 PM   #2
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Not a bad start.

A couple of "rules" (more a set of guidelines) to consider:

Each page of a screenplay is roughly 1 minute of screentime; try not to hit more than two discrete scenes (w/dialog) per page.

Keep your final product at ~90 pages, if you're looking for mass-market big screen distribution.

Introduce your characters. (For instance:
Quote:
CLOSEUP of a clean-shaven man, CAPT MYERS, with his hat on, standing up with minor decorations displayed.
Minimize narration: Voice overs (VOs) are good for documentaries, but if you want an action/adventure flick, VOs will lose the audience quick. Let the characters and the director tell the story.


Hope this helps. I'm married to a screenwriter and work occasionally with a writer/producer.
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