Raindance Writers' Lab: Write and Sell the Hot Screenplay

Raindance Writers' Lab: Write and Sell the Hot Screenplay

by ElliotGrove (Author)

Synopsis

Elliot Grove uses a hands-on approach to screenwriting based on his many years experience teaching the subject for Raindance training. He uses step-by-step processes illustrated with diagrams and charts to lend a visual structure to the teaching. Techniques are related to real-life examples throughout, from low budget to blockbuster films. The accompanying CD-ROM contains interviews with British directors, producers and writers. It also contains sample scripts and legal contracts, a writing exercise illustrated with a video clip, a folder full of useful hyperlinks for research, and a demo version of Final Draft screenwriting software. The CD-ROM contains interviews with British directors Declan Lowney ("Father Ted"), Gillies Mackinnon ("Redemption", "Hideous Kinky"), Pawel Pawlikowski ("The Last Resort"), producers Nik Powell ("The Crying Game") and Norma Heyman ("Dangerous Liaisons", "Mary Reilly") and writer Andrew Shea ("The Corndog Man"). The CD also contains sample scripts and legal contracts, a writing exercise illustrated with a video clip, a folder full of useful hyperlinks for research, and a demo version of Final Draft screenwriting software. Elliot Grove is Founder and Director of the Raindance Film Festival - the largest independent film festival in Europe - and also founder of the British Independent Film Awards. He teaches professional scriptwriting and lo-to-no budget courses as well as the weekend master-class, 'Write the Hot Script' in London and overseas. Many of Elliot's former students have gone on to make commercially successful films (including "Lock Stock" and "Two Smoking Barrels"!). Elliot has produced 3 features and over 50 short films. Learn from an experienced trainer not just how to write but sell your script like a pro.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 238
Edition: 1
Publisher: Focal Press
Published: 28 Jun 2001

ISBN 10: 0240516362
ISBN 13: 9780240516363
Book Overview: * learn from an experienced trainer not just how to write but sell your script like a pro * read analysis of the first ten pages of selected commercially successful movies * provides a business-like approach to scriptwriting that is designed to get you started from day one

Media Reviews
'This is an invaluable manual for the first time screenwriter. A guide that takes in every aspect of the screenwriting process.' Ayub Kahn-Din, writer for East is East

'An authoritative guide full of wit and wisdom, through which Grove's personality shines.' Justin Bower, Total Film

'a powerful and compelling read, containing many secrets and easily applied techniques to solving all the screenwriting dilemmas faced by new writers and not so new ones. As a produced screen writer myself, I can heartily recommend his candid and often witty approach to the realities of the industry - A complete guide to the movie business - Great stuff.' Nick Dunning, www.screenwriting-on-the-net.com

Elliot Grove is passionate about film making and so it's been a joy to read this witty, well-researched and informative book. Elliot's no-nonsense approach tells you how it is in the world of commercial film making, and what's expected of you if you really want to make it. This is definitely a book to keep close by for frequent reference. - www.writersdock.co.uk
Author Bio
Elliot Grove is Founder and Director of the Raindance Film Festival - the largest independent film festival in Europe, and also founder of the British Independent Film Awards. He teaches professional scriptwriting and lo-to-no budget courses as well as weekend master classes 'Write the Hot Script' both in London and abroad. Many of Elliot's former students have gone on to make commercially successful films, such as Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. A former film student at the Royal College of Art, London, Elliot has produced 3 features and over 50 short films.