Università Roma Tre

The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge concerning the screenwriting, including some theoretical and practical aspects and points of view; also to familiarize with the different steps of the process of a script / film project, understanding the specificities of writing for a movie in its diversity from literature and theatre. The course proposes to highlight some moments of a screenplay in a critical and constructive way. Practical work focuses on: thematic idea (high concept), synopsis (max 5 lines), subject, characters (protagonist, antagonist), obstacles and choices, step outline for three acts, first and second draft of a treatment.