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Or are producers more flexible nowadays? Like, with my story, I could only loosely follow the 30-60-30 format. In my script, it's more like 25-60-10. How flexible are producers, I mean would they reject an idea that doesn't hold the accepted 3-act standard? Have times changed in this respect?

Hey guys, I joined this forum a month ago to look for tips and advice when it comes to writing my own feature films. This forum has been better than most blogs and even some books, because a) your opinions are more current and up-to-date, and b) discussion promotes debate and consensus...

Firstly, how do you write it when someone interrupts another person? I'm using two hyphens (--) for clarity, but know that this is probably a no--no. E.G. Person A I told him it's none of his business, but he kept sticking his-- Person B --I knew you never liked him! Why didn't you just say...

What I man is, say you want to show two kids at home while their parents are out - making a huge mess. They pick up the phone and hear that their mum and dad are heading back home from doing the shopping. You then want to rapidly alternate between the parents driving home, and the children...

Let's say you don't have the necessary experience or relevant qualifications from film school, is it still possible to become something of a success in the industry these days? I mean, I know it's important to network and form connections, because it's a case of "who you know" rather than "what...

Hi guys, currently working through my first screenplay, and I just wanted your opinions on style, when it comes to writing stage directions and non-dialogue, action lines. Would you recommend powerful, descriptive, emotive language to engage the reader and draw them in to the story; or should I...

Hi everyone, I'm Alex, from England. I've been hooked by the screenwriting bug even though I have NO (let us make that nice and emphasised - NO) experience in the film/theatrics/drama/entertainment industries. I will be on here a hell of a lot, simply to learn and pick up tips. That's because...