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25%OFFLucy Scher - Reading Screenplays - 9781842435106 - V9781842435106
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Reading Screenplays

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Description for Reading Screenplays Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 201 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 156.

Script Readers play a crucial role in the film industry, often responsible for determining whether a script is even looked at by a producer or development executive; yet those accountable for reading can be on the first rung of the industry ladder and have had little or no training for the task. This user-friendly 'how-to' guide written by one of the UK's leading script analysis specialists, lays bare the process of analysing film scripts. This is invaluable to anyone looking to work as a script reader, anyone who wants to work in development with writers, and for screenwriters themselves who ... Read more

  • How to write a brilliant script report
  • Storytelling and screen genres
  • Treatments and other short documents
  • Writing clear and detailed analysis of the craft of storytelling for film
  • Best practice in reading and reporting on scripts

It also includes a full Resource Section listing useful print and online publications, organisations and associations.

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Product Details

Publisher
Oldcastle Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
155g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Harpenden, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781842435106
SKU
V9781842435106
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-4

About Lucy Scher
Lucy Scher was director of The Script Factory, the UK's premier screenwriters' organisation. She devised the UK's first training course in script reading, developed the UK's only Diploma in Script Development and was an internationally recognised script developer. Sadly, Lucy passed away in 2018.

Reviews for Reading Screenplays
it is such a worthwhile read
Lucy V Hay
bang2write
Lucy Scher seeks to explain the skills needed to take on the vital role of script reader in the film industry
Leo White
Kamera Film Salon
an ideal reference tool for anyone considering a career as a script reader or in film development
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