As a filmmaker, I perceive Spike Lee’s films as his acts of rebellion against corruption in society—something I love and admire in filmmakers.He is famous for directing movies that are overtly political and satirical, challenging audiences to confront the complexities of living as a black person in the United States.His narratives are an exploration of race, identity, and social injustice. At the core, films like Do the Right Thing (1989), BlackKkKlansman (2018), and Malcolm X have explored the drawbacks of power and superiority.Considering he hardly ever makes a film that he hasn’t written (or at least co-written), there’s a lot we can learn from this maestro, especially in terms of writing screenplays that have a strong voice.In this article, we’ve compiled the top five screenwriting tips by Spike Lee that are invaluable for all screenwriters.5 Writing Tips From Spike Lee For Screenwriters1. Do Your Work, and Don’t Be LazyIn an interview by Todd Lippy for his book Projections 11: New York film-makers on film-making, Lee said, “You become a filmmaker by making a film, not by talking about it.”He mentioned that he got his first camera, a Super 8, in the summer of 1977, right after his sophomore year, and spent the whole summer running around New York, shooting.He recalled this as the moment he decided he wanted to be a filmmaker. He also said, “I never ran away from hard work, and that’s what filmmaking is.”As a screenwriter or director, it is important to avoid procrastination and get to...
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