Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Film scripts face test at CMU
Post Gazette: "Hollywood A-listers are coming to Carnegie Mellon University for a panel discussion at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 30 called 'Scripted Readings: Does the Story Work?'"
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What a great opportunity for not only the writers, but for CMU actors. It must be a great process to be a part of, the initial readings of a script can be monumental to its future. How great that the panel includes such noteworthy producers and writers. Its exciting that something as exciting as this takes places on a regular bases here, not only is it a good learning experience, but a good chance to make connections for the writers and the actors.
I agree that this is a great opportunity, especially with the increase in filmmaking in Pittsburgh. The thing that seems to make the least sense to me is that the scripts are to be 10-12 pages. While it is logical according to time, a script of that size is not really comparable to a full length movie script, which it seems is the eventual goal of this. I'd be interested to see how they would be transformed. I think its great that the panelists (at least some of those listed in this) have local connections, so they could help more local writers to succeed.
I also agree that this is a really great opportunity for everyone involved. I think getting some live feedback is the most monumental thing for writers. Also, advice on 'what it takes to turn a good script into a great movie' is also a great thing for them to do, because the script being good is only the first step... you then have to know how to transform that script into a movie or show that can connect with an audience. This is a great learning experience.
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