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1.  A spec script, short for speculative screenplay, is a non-commissioned and a unsought after or wanted script. Usually written by a screenwriter who wants the story to be optioned and hopefully produced and created by a company or producer. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spec_script ) ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/writersroom/entries/8f84e926-feb5-4222-b042-d1368e5ef198 ) 2. Shooting Script is a script a director or cinematographer uses on the set of a motion picture or TV production. They are usually modified or overwritten by a director and follow a specific amount of procedures to help to organise a production, script revisions and how they should be moved around continuously. 3. 4. The font style that is always used on scripts is Courier 12, this is because courier is the original font made by a typewriter, the industries standard, when screenplays were first created. A more technical explanation is that the font is equally spaced, monospaced which means...

The Crazies (2010) - Narrative "Anarchy reigns when an unknown toxin turns the peaceful citizens of Ogden Marsh into bloodthirsty lunatics. In an effort to contain the spread of the infection, authorities blockade the town and use deadly force to keep anyone from getting in or out. Now trapped among killers, Sheriff Dutten (Timothy Olyphant) and his wife (Radha Mitchell) and two companions must band together to find a way out before madness and death overtake them." An example of two events that cause later events in the film, but occur before the film 'starts' is the government of which are experimenting with chemicals and toxins and must have created a 'crazie' virus, this then lead to the plane falling into the water and infecting the citizens of Ogden Marsh.The second significant event is Judy becoming pregnant, we do not see that, we only see people such as Russel commenting on it "About time!" hinting that they must have bee trying f...

Screenplays Research Task 1 Screenwriter Responsibilities:  Research and developing story ideas and writing screenplays produce creative writings in a short amount of time Skills: Have an in-depth understanding of story, plot and narrative Understand the different ways that films affect audiences Be familiar with current formats for presenting screenplays Be able to demonstrate creative imagination   Be able to bring to life the individuality of characters Be able to write visually, using sound and dialogue to support action Be dedicated and well organised Be able to work as part of a team Be able to work to strict deadlines Be able to handle frequent rejection   Be ambitious Be realistic Qualifications:  English or native language qualification Screenwriting courses MA Degree otherwise there is no formal training needed Film production courses awarded the Creative Skillset Tick Script Reader Responsibilities: Unders...