October
2
2009
Screenwriter!!!!!!!!!?
hey what is a screenwriter for what i know a screenwriter writes the movie and the movie lines and also directs it is this true? and what dose a screenwriter do most of the time
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Category: Screenwriting Help | Posted by: brian on October 2, 2009
4 Comments to “Screenwriter!!!!!!!!!?”
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By Chelfi, October 2, 2009 @ 3:19 pm
The screenwriter is the person(s) who write the screenplay for the movie.
Screenwriters can also – occasionally – direct, but then they’re the writer/director.
Most of the time the writer looks for work.
NOTES:
“Many” writers do not work as script doctors. While it’s true that there are often changes to the script – even during filming – this is usually done (for a fee) by the original writer and is considered a rewrite.
Writers of “major” films do not have to be members of the WGA. In order to become a member, one has to have writing credits.
There can be more than one writer attached to a project, but that’s not “often” the case.
Screenplays are called “screenplays” not “spec scripts.” A “spec script” is a script written on spec – the speculation that someone is going to buy it.
A “shooting script” is the final script used by the cast and crew during shooting, it’s not just for the director.
An adaptation is a screenplay adapted from another medium – usually a novel or a graphic novel.
Experienced writers write. They’re not wannabe casting directors, they’re not always members of the WGA.
I could go on and on … but I think I’ve corrected all of the errors in the answers so far.
By meat, October 2, 2009 @ 3:31 pm
I’ve been writing screenplays for fifteen years. It usually takes me about two or three years to come up with a good story.
Scripts for television are called teleplays and scripts for the big screen are called spec scripts. There are also scripts called the shooting scripts that are primarily for the directors. Once a script is sold then in most cases there’s what you call an adaptation script which is a new version based on the original script. Experienced screenwriters can write all of them kinds of scripts.
Experienced writers like myself usually take on more responsibility, like getting involved with the casting for the script before a final sale is made to producers. In most cases once a script goes into production the writer phases out. Many filmmakers and directors write scripts too and all writers that succeed end up with the writers guild of America.
I could go on and on but I don’t feel like writing you a short story.
By ?, October 2, 2009 @ 3:49 pm
Screenwriters are people who write the screenplays from which films and television programs are made. Many of them also work as “script doctors,” attempting to change scripts to suit directors or studios; for instance, studio management may have a complaint that the motivations of the characters are unclear or that the dialogue is weak.
By royerrr@, October 2, 2009 @ 3:54 pm
The screenwriter writes in the script, and in the case of major films is generally a member of the Writers Guild. The script includes the story line, description of action, and the lines. Often there is more than one writer involved before a script is produced — the original writer sells the script to a potential producer who hires another writer to refine, improve or make various changes to it.
The director is someone entirely different. There are some directors who are also screenwriters, but given the dynamics of the movie industry they are extremely rare.