If you've ever dreamed about making a movie, your first question
is going to be how to make a screenplay. The screenplay is
essentially just the script of the movie -- but it's not always
as straightforward as it sounds. The screenplay tells your
actors what dialogue to say, gives them essential stage
directions, and hints how to play their characters. But
screenplays are more than scribbling out the story. They have a
very specific format to them, precisely because they need to be
easy for anyone to follow. This doesn't just mean actors,
though; if you're trying to get your movie made, it also could
mean donors, investors, or even studio executives! As "small
time" operators, indie filmmakers and videographers know that
they have to go that extra mile to inspire confidence in their
abilities. Clients, studio execs, actors...everyone is skeptical
of you when you don't yet have a big-time name behind you.
That's exactly why the screenplay is so important. If you want a
movie to get shot, you need every advanta