There's a lot of art to critique and not be critical. Have any of your friends ever asked you to read their screenplays? It can be a big ask to get you to sit through 100+ pages of story and type things up. It's a lot of work and can take a few hours. But that does not give you the license to be a jerk. One of the best skills to acquire if you're aspiring to work in Hollywood is the ability to give great critiques on people's work without being critical of it. Giving script notes is a skill that directors, actors, writers, producers, and executives all need to handle. At some point in your career, someone will ask you what you think. Since everyone is working to create the best product possible, no one likes being raked over the coals for what someone says they did wrong. Instead, you must learn to be a collaborator in the process. But that can be easier said than done. Just how do you give good script notes? Let's look at some strategies. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 25 August, 2021