Archive for July 22nd, 2010

Im writing a script for a short film, and i would like some feedback on the opening?

Script Writing secrets
Deep K asked:


the story is about a samurai during the 1800s after the Meiji restoration (after a violent civil war) reflecting on his past as he walks down a forest where certain events in the plot took place. after the ban of swords and samurai, he became an unknown legend. this is all irrelevant right now as all i need is some feedback on the opening narration. this is spoken as a camera pans around a forest showing the beauty of life and nature.

“every man has a secret. a poison streaming through their vains. this poison, kills them little by little, day by day. to some, however, they embrace this pain. some say, its what causes a man to a slow death. others say, however, that its this pain, that their life and soul feeds off of, to live just one more day, one more hour, even. its been said that this pain echos from the past, grasping you from years away. to this very day, only a few men have felt this kind of pain. and of those few men, only a few allow the words carried by this pain to be heard.”

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Posted by ScriptWriter - July 22, 2010 at 11:07 pm

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What is a movie or story in which a character had to ask for help, and then eventually was successful?

Story & Character Development
anglgrl9786 asked:


It can be a true story or fictional, or any movie. They just need to have asked for help from someone, and then been successful.

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As a young author where can I send my story to possibly get published?

Story & Character Development
RacheElaine asked:


I have written a story that I am almost finished with and would one day like to publish it. Where and how can I send my story for someone to read it and possibly publish it?? Thanks!

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How do film makers film movies in different angles?

movies and film
Atticus asked:


Well, i’m filming a short film for school and i’m wondering how film makers film a scene but in different angles and it looks like it all fits together..do they have like 5 cameras filming 1 scene and then they edit it to sync when it’s time to edit? Thanks!

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There is a Movie/film called Stolen Miracle and i was wondering if anyone knew where i could buy it?

movies and film
Mills asked:


I watched it a few times when i was quite young and really liked it, but only on the television, on a channel, could anyone help and find it in a internet shop or something? Please Help.

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can you give me tips on my film script?

Script Writing Tips
matt1410 asked:


Hi. I want to make a movie based on the first Gulf war (the second is the Iraq war) . I’ve written the script in it’s absolute basic form so I can change it without having to re-write about 100 lines. It’s written below. (I hope it’s good)

– A checkpoint is set up, target arrives, minor combat starts up, crew defeat enemy
– crew return to base
– get given new mission to kill Abdul Hassam
– fly by helicopter to destination
– break into destination & kill a few people
– Abdul Hassam gets alerted by security (CCTV tells him) & escapes
– crew split-up to search
– each one breaks into a different room, finding no-one
– notify base of discovery & return
– 1 crew member goes missing, interrogate captured militant, after a while they get given a map
– 2 crewmen drive by tank to new destination (captured crewmember & Abdul Hassam should be there)
– make their way through area
– capture a guard & use him to tell them where captured crewmen is located
– gather captured crewmen, then use captured guard to guide them to Abdul Hassam
– engage in combat, killing all guards
– capture Abdul Hassam & call base to send a helicopter
– fly via helicopter to base
– shows koreasin sleeping
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