How to Prepare for a Script Meeting

Development in film and television production is the process where an idea is turned into a script or a completed script is rewritten. Whether you have read one script or one hundred, script meetings require research, writing and planning. Here's how to prepare.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Read the script. Browsing through the script or reading the first 25 pages will not give you the foundation you need to retell the story. Find a quiet place and read the entire script from start to finish without interruption. Set aside time according to the page count. A 90-page script is equivalent to a 90-minute film.

2. Reread the script. The second time around take notes. Keep track of what makes you laugh, cry or scream. This will help determine the emotional tone. Determining the emotional tone will help you see how many people will connect to the actual film.

3. Write a summary and a log line. By writing your own summary and log line, you can clearly understand your own interpretation of the material. Is your interpretation in line with the actual story? Compare your summary and log line to the original one.

4. Make your lists. Make lists of all the characters, locations, twists, turns, plots, and subplots. All of these components give the written word a visual sense. Since the script is the blueprint for the film, separating out the details tell you how well they work together.