How to Write A Short Film Script

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This is the second video in the How to Make a Short Film mini series. This one focuses on how to write your short film script. Here are a couple beginner tips on the process for writing your first short film! We'll talk about loglines, film treatments, three act structure, Dan Harmons story circle and the importance of reading scripts.
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@e2renity 12 дней назад

i'm just a middle schooler trying to write a short film for graduation and this video helped me so much! the quality is just impeccable and the tips are so helpful for me. thank you so much!

@thewellvideoproductions8244 Год назад

True, having an outline to explain what the film is about and keep you on track is invaluable. I really like David Lynch's approach of writing. He starts with 50 to 60 index cards for the beats of the film, then write rearranges them accordingly, then fleshes the scenes out and begins his dialog.

@melissamokhtari 3 года назад

first of all, your acting in those short bits is impeccable. second, i'm tryin to make my next videos a little more well-planned so your series is helping me out a lot!!

@RianSpaulding 3 года назад

You're too kind! Thanks for checking it out!

@shopwornbear1171 Месяц назад

I am, at the ripe old age of 58, writing my first draft for my first short subject film. I appreciated learning about that "log line". It actually gave me the perfect road map to developing the idea. Thank you for this series, it'll be put to very good use when I have my final draft ready to storyboard and shoot (a no budget film, this ought to be interesting).

@Noe_ 17 дней назад

How is it going?

@shopwornbear1171 17 дней назад

@@Noe_ Slowly.. very very slowly...LOL. I'm trying to write in the character, divided into 3 other characters in order to get the concept working. So far, nothing is landing as well as I think it should be.

@Noe_ 17 дней назад

@@shopwornbear1171 That's ok. Don't rush it. I will wait...

@tiagoloureiro3302 3 года назад

Man this is an underrated video, Such good quality :U

@RianSpaulding 3 года назад

🙏

@rhysmckernan9476 2 года назад

This is my personal view, I do moving image/film in high-school. I've found that its helpful to find inspiration and learn from many people. Obviously dont copy them but have a style that is your own but also comfortable and unique it'll take sometime. But listening to professional advice especially in schools might not often be very helpful when it comes to creativity. They expect too much in a short time at times.

@half.cooked.noodle8781 2 года назад

The video isn’t just informative but so creative as well. Loved it

@MdHasan-rl2ek 10 месяцев назад

Bcoz of script

@EmmaLangdon 2 года назад

I did media studies this semester so I’ve been getting into writing and outlining short films so thank you this was really helpful and I like how you acted scenes out ahah

@apex305THC 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely CRUSHED IT with this one, bro! Straight facts, to the point, concise and super entertaining! Thank you, Rian!

@intellectualtheta9321 2 года назад

Usually I don't like any video but this video forced me to like it because it is so underrated and hard worked

@user-ls6wx5wf1e 7 месяцев назад

The young man there give me what I need this year. He also advised to push goals. God bless you

@amourie 2 года назад

Thank you very much! I've done it before but I like watching videos like these at the beginning of the process to refresh me :)

@mainlinetruth 2 года назад

You are right about the best tip. Take action! Set goals and move forward. Great video thank you.

@gxdpictures 3 года назад

Bro, I be binge-watching screen writing tips on youtube now for about weeks and this was the best video I saw so far! Some how I got so much chills and trust just by the way you‘re smiling and telling what you gotta tell us... love that positive energy! Keep your work on🤝🔥

@RianSpaulding 3 года назад

🙏 Appreciate you!

@agnesnyarkoaeshun2451 Год назад

Definitely the best and informative video. This is just what I needed. God bless you🙏🙏

@surajbinawade195 2 года назад

It's not about the video has so views and we should go for it but u have proven that the clear content and planning is so important for writing thanks a lot sir!

@djwatson 3 года назад

Love the production quality of this video Rian - we'll done!

@thomascrow1975 3 года назад

this seems like a high subscriber channel, shocked that you only have 2k. great great quality keep up the good work!

@SoCreate 3 года назад

Great content! Love that you mentioned the importance of planning.

@RianSpaulding 3 года назад

Thanks for checking it out! 🙏

@XxSEETH3RxX 11 месяцев назад

I wrote features before going to short scripts. Now I'm hooked on writing short scripts because it helps you get into the story quicker which I had a problem with while writing features. I'm also learning to make short films. And your videos are helpful

@arshiabasit434 2 года назад

I love when he said "and you are finally ready to sit down, and open up that laptop and start writing...... (smile) DONT DO IT."

@MrKclark1989 Год назад

Thank you sharing this. This honestly help me to figure out how to get started and stay on top of it. Now gotta hold myself accountable.

@SerioMawanzo 4 дня назад

Thank you...I have just started writing my film script ❤

@yvonnejemutai9786 Год назад

You know how to have us glued, love it, very helpful

@sarathputhiyedath 3 месяца назад

Man u have a lot of knowledge😍 I think I need to watch your video twice 😍🙏

@Anth740 11 дней назад

Excellent video, love your vibe mate really engaging video 🙌

@no1cares403 2 года назад

I WANT TO WRITE A SCRIPT JUST FOR FUN BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO START WRITING IT SO I SEARCH IT SO IT WILL HELP ME THANKS MAN!

@chefbrittan84 9 месяцев назад

Final Draft is a must have tool for writing.

@bhargavaboddeti2488 2 года назад

This channel deserves to be big!

@noahdaubevalois Год назад

This video is amazing. I see you haven't posted in a few years. You definitely have the talent to be posting often on youtube!

@taylorsmithmedia 6 месяцев назад

This is really awesome man. Thank you for the genuine guidance.

@thewellvideoproductions8244 Год назад

Excellent production and tips!

@FilmQi 2 года назад

Great video and tips Rian! thanks for sharing

@AftonLin 2 года назад

Great video! I'm working on writing a short film for my junior thesis and this really helped :]

@benbenson6533 5 месяцев назад

great video, very helpful tips. Hope to see more videos from you sir!

@elyheard685 9 месяцев назад

this is what I wanted. Thank you

@story_teacup 11 месяцев назад

I like your "I'll wait". Made me like, even though I was just looking for an alpha crash course on scriptwriting😂😂😂

@amanatbrar2203 3 года назад

Loving it 😍

@fggyleafexist1753 2 года назад

I'm being mentored to film and script-write a short film. This helped a lot

@lowiss3804 7 месяцев назад

I LOVE how great is your video! Creative, informative, perfectly done !

@mauui8445 6 месяцев назад

npc

@PP-rm6oe 3 года назад

Many thanks! Just what I needed. Crystal clear!

@RianSpaulding 3 года назад

Glad it helped!!

@thethistleboy 2 года назад

Gosh I love this aspect ratio

@substancespace2380 7 месяцев назад

Thankyou so much sir, ...I love this

@Sticks 2 года назад

Great video man! Love the effort you put into making this entertaining to watch 🙌🏼

@mauui8445 6 месяцев назад

npc

@waridikenya Год назад

Just subscribed to support your great work. Kudos . Am now ready to write my first script as I wanna make my first short film about Rethinking Tourism

@itsavannahsunshine1721 2 года назад

Thank you for this video, I am in my MFA film and we are wrting our first script. I appreciate your humor and creative expression! thank you

@itsavannahsunshine1721 2 года назад

OMG the not so quick cup of coffee just made me crack up

@michaelangelo3098 2 года назад

This was a great video 👏👏👏

@gabrielacanto1771 4 месяца назад

Loved these tips. First, I agree with you, sitting down with your screenwriting software is not a good first step. Second, though my writing approach is very different, the flash card method definitively works! Third, Loglines, Synopsis and Treatments are a must, but I feel like at the beginning when you are still figuring out the story, you don't know all the key aspects to fill those out. What I do is set up a playlist or a specific source of inspiration that helps me get into the mood / universe of the story and I begin by writing the first ideas that come to mind in a notebook. I try to do this consistenly for a few days and then retype what I wrote on the screenwriting software without changing anything. I repeat this process until I have a decent rough draft. Last, asking for feedback from strangers and friends is very valuable to spot the necessary changes quickly.

@thorpism 3 года назад

Great video! Perfect balance of just getting right to the point but also entertaining. Every tip was like a clear action step, very helpful. New sub here, thank you.

@RianSpaulding 3 года назад

Appreciate it! 🙏

@JoeHenkel 3 года назад

Fantastic!

@KimDaKreative 3 месяца назад

Great video, the first thing I loved was your honesty. "I am not a professional writer" Helpful, Thank you.

@sibahlezembe9196 2 года назад

This video is really helpful

@abraamlincoln4098 2 года назад

hey man, as i see last video is 1 year ago, why did you stop. this video helped me so much thanks, carry on

@JUSTINOMALINO 2 года назад

Great video man!

@DannyNipProductions 3 года назад

Thank u so much for sharing thi helpful video .❤

@i.s.5192 2 года назад

This is really helpful thank you !

@zeyellowtiger4133 Год назад

how do you only have 5000 subs. you deserve way more than that.

@creativejuicewithoutpulp 2 года назад

Great video Rian! Loved this, thank you :D

@RianSpaulding 2 года назад

Thanks for checking it out!

@bwoods245 2 месяца назад

AMAZING VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@nolanmolt 2 года назад

Awesome video, I just subscribed! Make moreeee!

@demondoll2001 2 месяца назад

This is very helpful!

@DiamondBeyblade 2 года назад

This is super good! You're a super underrated youtuber, hope you get a well-deserved 1M or more! :D

@RianSpaulding 2 года назад

🙏

@DiamondBeyblade 2 года назад

@@RianSpaulding Oh yeah, using this video's basic 'outline' I guess I can say, I've written 3 scripts for 3 different short films I am going to make. They turned out really great, so thanks for the information and help!!!

@VioletEmerald 2 месяца назад

Great video!

@izyschuwi 9 месяцев назад

very well explained, thank you so much

@mauui8445 6 месяцев назад

npc

@Christian_Girl1214 4 месяца назад

I love this! Also, don’t forget to draw a storyboard

@jengamoyo6559 3 года назад

Really good stuff

@RayAdamsCanada 2 года назад

Amazing high quality video. Thank you. It helped me alot.

@RianSpaulding 2 года назад

🙏

@louisgahide9840 Год назад

suuuper helpfull thanks!

@fearlessenglish1170 7 месяцев назад

excellent!!! Thank you

@Triflow 3 года назад

Thanks for this video, it really helps me out!

@RianSpaulding 3 года назад

Glad to hear it!!

@gianthills Год назад

I would advise making a short film as close to a silent film as possible, to design it so visuals alone tell the story. If you only have 5 minutes you don't want to clutter it up with dialogue.

@jaelvictoria5771 3 года назад

Thank you!

@thewellvideoproductions8244 3 года назад

Very helpful, thank you!

@RianSpaulding 3 года назад

Awesome! Glad I could help!

@bilalemin4125 8 месяцев назад

REALLY GODDAMN UNDERRATED CHANNEL

@armonrichardson8402 2 года назад

Great watch, i appreciate you

@RianSpaulding 2 года назад

🙏

@98nfp Год назад

Nice one👍👍👍

@doodlecatuwu7470 2 года назад

This made more sense then any other video I’ve seen

@RianSpaulding 2 года назад

🙏

@SerapioSergiovich 2 года назад

Movie with great components.

@dddlll1614 3 года назад

Very very underrated video. This is very useful, informative.

@RianSpaulding 3 года назад

Appreciate it!

@mariannedemirdji3082 3 года назад

Really cinematic introduction, and quality info! I wish I could hit up a coffeeshop and write a script 😢

@RianSpaulding 3 года назад

🙏 Hopefully soon!!

@mogmajor6880 2 года назад

Man your video as really helped me a lot

@RianSpaulding 2 года назад

👍🏻 Glad to hear it!

@NINEKEYZ 3 года назад

This really helped me out!!

@RianSpaulding 3 года назад

Love to hear it!

@fauzianalwoga1002 Год назад

Thanks for this

@francampbell4153 2 года назад

Thank you 😊 💓 ☺ 💗 💛 💖 😊

@patin__ 2 месяца назад

thanks!!

@storypathy 2 года назад

Taking the time to outline or plan will always ease the anxiety of writing and life in general😆

@happiekidonetwo2529 Год назад

Thanks

@jdtarik 2 года назад

Great Video

@poorvikgowda5794 3 года назад

Man you're awesome!

@RianSpaulding 3 года назад

🙏

@renahaswah7092 3 года назад

crazy how I started watching u for SF content, but now I happen to be trying to get started in writing a series. Do u have any advice on writing scripts for a whole series? Maybe with the goal of getting it in the hands of Netflix... Lofty goals are better than no goals lol

@mohammadrezashafiei2898 5 месяцев назад

Thanks bro❤

@amasnow Год назад

Thanks a lot

@billpexal 2 года назад

Nice insight man

@RianSpaulding 2 года назад

🙏

@ganeshrokaya5304 2 года назад

Nice job

@manunited7882 Год назад

Second of all, Im not a professional writer by any means - hahaha that had me in stitches 🤣

@dominickrouser8124 Год назад

I actually plan on writing a two-hour short film called "Garfield" which is based on the orange cat of the same name. It is a slow-burn horror short in the same vain of Hereditary, Midsommar, The Witch, The Lighthouse.... You get the idea. I plan on selling the short film script to A24 films and getting it Shown at the Sundance Film Festival and I personally hope that the film will win and get produced by Sundance before getting a theatrical release and a RU-vid release too.

@nsungemakonda 9 месяцев назад

Two-hour short film?

@apex305THC 8 месяцев назад

I thought the same thing..@@nsungemakonda

@haronwhere3485 Год назад

Thanks 🙏

@user-xo2sf4gy1o 3 года назад

Can you do more San Francisco neighborhood tours or just SF related videos?

@TrophyCityFootball 9 месяцев назад

Well explained. I just subscribed 😊 and hit the bell 🔔 ding dong

@JakeMazurski 2 года назад

Good Stuff

@crieverytim 2 года назад

Man, why hasnt your channel grown???? I came for the Honda element video and don't get it - 1st rate quality and you're likeable. Keep at it... hope it gets some well-deserved traction

@RianSpaulding 2 года назад

Appreciate the support!