How do you go about writing a story for a movie?

Question

I have a story I want to turn into a movie. Should I write the story and then the script, or just write the script and send it in?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Start by getting the program FINAL DRAFT. You can also get a DVD lecture on writing scripts from the same people. Go through the FINAL DRAFT tutorial.

Look at scripts that are posted on the web. Pick up published scripts when you can. I recently found the I, Robot script written by Harlan Ellison. This is NOT the script for the movie, but one that was rejected in the first stages. It's a good one to look at for the mechanics of how a script should look and scene directions, etc. Harlan knows how to write a script and is really good at teaching mechanics.

Answer 3

they wouldnt even look at your story unless u have training in sceenwriting classes, u need talk to a producer who is looking for a script, you dont write a story, just the script

Answer 4

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