Screenwriter / Writer
A screenwriter’s portfolio will be focused on the pre-production stage more than most other roles. Finding the idea, research, treatment, and finally script development as the project moves through pre-production will be the focus of much of the commentary. The student should be sure to include samples of research, of how drafts of the script developed, and how other parts of the pre-production phase (such as the creation of storyboards) affected the development of the script. Casting may also be significant and other preparation may be central to development of the script.
The screenwriter’s commentary should present a complete picture of the production process as well as present the student’s work in his or her chosen role. Among other observations, the artistic and logistic analysis of the finished film will require all students, regardless of their role, to participate throughout the entire production process. It is likely that some details of the collaboration with the director, at least, will be presented.
If a student is taking on the writing role, the script should (in almost all cases) have dialogue as an aspect of the work. With a silent film there is so much work focused on the creation of image by others that the screenwriter role will be hard to assess. Evidence for the role of screenwriter in this assessment task might involve (but is not limited to) the following.
The screenwriter’s commentary should present a complete picture of the production process as well as present the student’s work in his or her chosen role. Among other observations, the artistic and logistic analysis of the finished film will require all students, regardless of their role, to participate throughout the entire production process. It is likely that some details of the collaboration with the director, at least, will be presented.
If a student is taking on the writing role, the script should (in almost all cases) have dialogue as an aspect of the work. With a silent film there is so much work focused on the creation of image by others that the screenwriter role will be hard to assess. Evidence for the role of screenwriter in this assessment task might involve (but is not limited to) the following.
Pre-production
• Multiple drafts of script with explanations of developments/changes • Evidence of characterization development • Clear influences from movies—name the screenwriters • Pitch • Treatment • Correctly formatted script • Identifying costume/props that help characterisation |
Production
• Evidence of contribution to the shooting script • Challenges faced during shooting and how you solved them • Any on site re-writes during production • Any assistance given to the director when working with actors |
Post-production
• Evidence of any further input, such as additional dialogue, provided during post-production • An evaluation of your script on an artistic level as well as technical level • Consideration of how your film could have been improved (without blaming equipment or other people involved) |
Inspiration
Tasks and Activities:
Storyboard Animating - In this interactive project, you will have the chance to animate layers from storyboards from Walter Nalley of Nalley Art.
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=184
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
Script Supervisor / continuity tips and guidance from Framelines
https://vimeo.com/56598898
Storyboard Animating - In this interactive project, you will have the chance to animate layers from storyboards from Walter Nalley of Nalley Art.
http://framelines.tv/modules/news/article.php?storyid=184
PLEASE remember to add appropriate credits (as listed on the site) and tag Framelines if uploading to social media.
Script Supervisor / continuity tips and guidance from Framelines
https://vimeo.com/56598898
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