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The theme or central idea of a script deepens the story and connects the audience with the film by conveying the truth about the human condition. What are common themes used in successful films? How do you clarify your theme and convey your theme without getting preachy? In this program, script consultant and screenwriting coach Dr. Linda Seger discusses the identity theme and its many variations, including methods of expressing the theme and how...
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If you've learned the three-act structure, you may be ready to try variations on the basics and simply create scripts that are more focused and with more momentum. What are other ways that the three-act structure can be used? How does a writer learn to juggle the difficult elements in non-traditional structures? In this program, script consultant and screenwriting coach Dr. Linda Seger discusses the three-act structure in scenes and scene sequences....
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Actors, directors, and producers want to see dimensional characters, capable of winning Academy Awards. They want breadth, depth, focus, and direction to their characters, but they also want dimensionality - characters that are original and act-able. In this program, script consultant and screenwriting coach Dr. Linda Seger shows how to deepen characters through layering, create subtext, transform characters, and use dialogue to add further breadth...