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How To Write a Movie Script

Presented by Ron Becks

Learn how to write a movie script in this free series of film writing instruction videos from our motion picture expert and experienced producer.

Series Summary

Every writer dreams of the big time, making a fortune from their work. One way to do that is write a best-selling novel, which will get you on the talk shows and the book-signing circuit. But writing a book may not be for you. Perhaps you have a great story to tell, and can write natural-sounding dialog, but don't see yourself churning out a 400-page epic. Then movie screen writing could be for you. No need to agonize about every sentence and paragraph transition. Just outline what will happen in your story and give the characters interesting things to say and you're half-way there. Or are you? A successful screenplay follows established rules for formatting and even for plot and character development. Let Expert Village talk you through the details and with your ideas and our knowhow, you'll soon be scripting your own blockbuster hit.

In this series of free screenwriting videos, our experienced Hollywood actor, screen writer and producer tells you how to write a movie script. Ron Becks guides you through each step in the creation of your masterpiece, from creating characters and settings to developing the plot and theme patterns to establishing conflicts and resolutions at just the right time in your movie. Not sure how long your movie script should be? Need help formatting your script to meet the exacting standards of the big studio script readers? Ron has been there and done that in Hollywood, and in these informative clips he shares his knowledge and experience with you.

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Writing Your First Movie Script

Watch an introduction to writing a movie script in this free screen play instruction video from our motion picture expert and experienced executive producer.

Movie Script Length

Learn about the proper length for a movie script in this free screen play instruction video from our motion picture expert and experienced executive producer.

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