Your script is never really complete. Here are all the moments that might call for revisions. This post was written by Robert Carr. After slaving away at the keyboard for weeks, months, or maybe even years, you’ve finally finished your screenplay! It’s time to move into pre-production and begin making your film. Well, don’t close Final Draft just yet—you are going to be coming back and editing your script more times than you might think. For our recent action-comedy short film Sixty Seconds, we found ourselves tweaking the 12-page “final” version of the script at least five times throughout the production process. These weren't major changes, just a new line of description here, and new dialogue there. They certainly strengthened the final product and all needed to be written, saved, storyboarded, and shortlisted so we could make the film. Let’s break down when and why you should be editing your screenplay when making your next film. Check out our video below for even more detail on this process! Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 23 June, 2021