Writing The Short Film

When in the early stages of writing a short film here are some pointers to take into consideration -

• Write a short prose version first so you have all the information, plot beats and characters worked out before you start writing the script.
• The story must always move forward in each scene. 
• Always think of the turning points, large and small.
• Always think of the imagery, possible character monologues, location descriptions. 
• Write a scene by scene breakdown so you know what each scene is about.
• Remember a new scene is when the story moves to a new place and/or time. 

When presenting a character here are some things to think about -

• Think of visual information that the audience can understand about the character - The first things we see about the character immediately builds an understanding of that character. Always think of the tiny characteristics. 
• When creating characters look for potential conflicts within themselves and with other characters.
• Try to play with expectations.
• Small, tiny spoken details may give insight into the character's past, future and present.