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items: #screenwriters 3 Boys “I found the whorehouse.”
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items: Genre Essentials: Unlocking the Power of Monomyth
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3 Boys; “The Honeypot!”
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creator: Mario Martin
date: 2022-04-27T13:07:55Z
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description: INT. SANCTUARY – VATICAN – ITALY – DAY Father Rossi stands next to a tall marble altar. His face shifts with emotion. He turns to, Moe who stands nearby with, Deuce and Tony. FATHER ROSSI “I, am your father.” SANCTUARY – NEAR ALTER – IN FRONT OF POPES THRONE Moe appears perplexed, upset. He looks […]
encoded: INT. SANCTUARY – VATICAN – ITALY – DAY Father Rossi stands next to a tall marble altar. His face shifts with emotion. He turns to, Moe who stands nearby with, Deuce and Tony. FATHER ROSSI “I, am your father.” SANCTUARY – NEAR ALTER – IN FRONT OF POPES THRONE Moe appears perplexed, upset. He looks at, Father Rossi. MOE “Are you’re shitting me?!!!” FRONT OF SANCTUARY – POPES THRONE Pope sits on his throne, bug-eyed, hands clasp his cheeks, eyes fixed on Moe. He turns to Father Rossi. POPE “Damn Honeypot!” Deuce & Tony, slack-jawed step back with a look of disbelief. DEUCE “Ew!” Tony turns to, Deuce, appears inquisitive. TONY “What’s a, honeypot?!” POPE’S THRONE Pope sits, head down, appears to be in thought. POPE “We have a problem.” ALTER AREA Father ROSSI; stands with both hands clasped, appears sad. He stares at Moe, dries his teary eyes. He turns to the, Pope. FATHER ROSSI “Monsignor… I guess maybe I should resign?” Pope, sits on his throne, appears angry. He turns, looks down at Father Rossi with a condescending look. POPE “No bitch! You’re fired!” EXT. BEACH – CAPE COD – MASSACHUCETTS – DAY THIRTY FIVE YEARS LATER Moe, beach-blown brown hair, wears a blue short-sleeve shirt, looks handsome, fit. He lays on his tummy, head up, rests on his elbows. He turns left, see’s attractive Women in bikinis. He turns right, see’s attractive Women in bikinis. O.S.(off screen) Sound of, “ocean breeze, seagulls chirp.” MOE “Yup, my Dad was a priest. Now he’s my best friend.” EXT. COMMON – WALTHAM – MASSACHUSCETTS – DAY DREAM SEQUENCE Moe, dark brown hair, coffee-mug in hand, sits on the grass, smiles. Charlie, his Son, sits to his right, admires the sandwich in his hands. Grandfather,(Father Rossi) coffee-cup in hand sits next to Charlie. They all appear happy. V.O. (voice over) MOE “He’s a good Dad, and Grandfather. My son, Charlie loves him.” INT. PAWNSHOP – ALBUQUERQUE – NEW MEXICO – DAY Deuce, shaved head, stands behind the counter, looks at heavy male patron opposite him, …

Concept, number one in the 12 step screenwriters algorithm
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creator: Mario Martin
date: 2022-03-22T13:57:01Z
subject: Blog
description: Concept number one in the 12 step screenwriters algorithm by Scriptdick My approach to Concept is always….. What if? Imagination does it’s finest work when asked this question Wikipedia Concepts are defined as abstract ideas. Look for a (feeling) of inspiration when in Concept mode (thinking, feeling, imagination; (take notes.) If the writer is not […]
encoded: Concept number one in the 12 step screenwriters algorithm by Scriptdick My approach to Concept is always….. What if? Imagination does it’s finest work when asked this question Wikipedia Concepts are defined as abstract ideas. Look for a (feeling) of inspiration when in Concept mode (thinking, feeling, imagination; (take notes.) If the writer is not enthused by their Concept no matter what it is. It will show up in the writing, flat, boring. Develop your concept to the point you’re inspired and know this is a story that must be told. Passion is Power (inspiration) HIGH concept is popular in screenwriting? Why? Commercial viability ( High concept means different. This means better chances of getting your movie made & getting paid.) (Based on audience demand.) Think of high concept ideas as stories that lead with their concept, rather than character or style. David Wappel What about LOW concept? Low concept is a story that puts focus on the world and characters surrounding the plot, instead of the plot itself. This means that a low concept screenplay is typically a CHARACTER driven story. Which means it’s all about the, CHARACTER, hence the Protagonist Is high concept more in demand & desirable than low concept? Box office analytic s reveal audience appetite; High concept leads in Views and Sales. Remember we’re creators. We’re born to write. Write the story you’re passionate about. Most Important to remember When You begin this journey it will posses you. Your story will become real. You will get to know your characters and the story; Oh ya, they’re real people. Your story is waiting for you Conceptualize Write

Action Lines
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creator: Admin
date: 2022-03-17T20:00:18Z
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description: Seventh in the 12 step screenwriters algorithm by Scriptdick My Favorite Action Lines are only what the audience sees on the screen. Action Lines are the physical actions that take place in a scene. When on a movie set and the scene is about to take place. On location, stage, lighting, sound, actors, props, makeup, […]
encoded: Seventh in the 12 step screenwriters algorithm by Scriptdick My Favorite Action Lines are only what the audience sees on the screen. Action Lines are the physical actions that take place in a scene. When on a movie set and the scene is about to take place. On location, stage, lighting, sound, actors, props, makeup, wardrobe, list goes on. Director’s ready to shoot the scene. Here’s what you will hear on the set from the director every time “Quiet on the set! Cameras role! Sound! ACTION!!” the movement(action)takes place now Moments prior to the Directors call; (the stage is set) All of the essential elements to create a real true to life humane experience are in place. Note, Sound gets a separate line in the formatting. Sound always opens with a header that is; OS which means, OFF SCREEN Why is that? What is on the screen can only be things that are seen. Sound can only be heard. That’s why the OS off screen header is used in the screenplay. The reader is informed of the sound; just like in the film or television show. Sound is heard not seen. Action lines are seen. Action Lines are where the majority of the movie is created. Action Lines are what the Audience actually sees taking place on the screen….Period Elements that must never be in the Action Lines Audio Sound Dialogue Fantasy Hyperbole Thoughts Opinions Reading a screenplay should be like watching the actual movie where physical things happen. There’s movement and that movement must be written exactly as the writer see’s it in their imagination and written properly on the page. The unbreakable RULE SHOW the Action don’t TELL the Action Action Lines are the PHYSICAL ACTIONS taking place NOW in the Present Moment of the scene. Example; Mike stands face to face with Christi. Mike looks over his shoulder, appears cautious. He turns back to Christi, leans in, kisses her on the lips. Christi squirms, looks startled, slaps Mikes face. If the Action Taking place is (Past tense) or (Future tense) Add a simple HEADER …

#screenwriters 3 Boys “I found the whorehouse.”
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creator: Mario Martin
date: 2022-02-04T15:25:55Z
subject: Blog
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description: INT. TRUCK (MOVING) HIGHWAY – ITALY – DAY Dex, drives, both hands on the wheel, looks up at the sign over the highway, it reads, “Roma.” He turns to his right. Moe, Tony and Deuce sit next to him. He nudges Moe, turns to the highway, points with his chin to the sign up ahead. […]
encoded: INT. TRUCK (MOVING) HIGHWAY – ITALY – DAY Dex, drives, both hands on the wheel, looks up at the sign over the highway, it reads, “Roma.” He turns to his right. Moe, Tony and Deuce sit next to him. He nudges Moe, turns to the highway, points with his chin to the sign up ahead. Moe follows Dex’s chin-line to the sign over the highway. He studies it, turns to, Dex. MOE “Rome?” EXT. ROADWAY – COUNTRYSIDE – ITALY – DAY O.S.(off screen) Sound; “Diesel engine idles.” Dex, parked roadside, sits behind the wheel of his truck, looks at, Moe, Deuce and Tony on the sidewalk nearby. He smiles, waves to them. DEX “Arrivederci, mio tre amigos!” He turns, looks ahead, both hands on the wheel, shifts a gear. The truck lurches forward, drives off. O.S.(off screen)Sound; “Diesel engine accelerates away.” EXT. SKY – COUNTRYSIDE OVER A RIVER – ITALY – DAY Moe, Deuce & Tony in the basket of a hot-air-balloon amongst many colorful hot-air-balloons. MOE’S HOT AIR BALOON – BASKET Moe, stands in the basket, Tony and Deuce next to him. He looks down at the country side below with the appearance of wonder in his eyes.. O.S.(off screen) SOUND; Fire & Air whoosh. Deuce, stares up at the burner with a look of wonder. It shoots long flames up into the balloon. DEUCE “Pissa!” V.O.(voice over) TONY; “Guys, I don’t feel so good!” Moe reaches out into the sky with an open hand. He appears relaxed, at peace. V.O.(voice over) MOE; “Guys! Look at all of this! It is so amazingly beautiful!” He looks down at patches of green farmland. A group of hot-air-balloons below trail them. V.O.(voice over; TONY; “I think I’m gonna die!” Deuce, stands in the center of the basket, turns to Tony. DEUCE “Pussy!” V.O. (voice over) MOE; “Dog! Don’t you be talking to my boy like that!” V.O.(voice over) TONY; “Ya, dog. Watch your flytrap.” V.O.(voice over) DEUCE; “Arf! Arf! Arf!!” V.O. (voice over) MOE; “Watch your flytrap?!” V.O. (voice overs) “Laughter.” MOE, DEUCE, & TONY SKY – OVER VATICAN – ROME – ITALY – DAY Vatican c…

What is the 12 step screenwriters algorithm?
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creator: Admin
date: 2022-01-28T16:23:18Z
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subject: Screenwriting
subject: Screenwriting Theory
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description: What is the 12 step screenwriters algorithm? The 12 essential elements of screenwriting. Concept Plot Genre Characters Throughlines Formatting Action-lines Dialogue Tone Structure Pacing Production value Why should I use it? These 12 elements are essential for a complete comprehensive screenplay. How do I use the algorithm? There is no rule as […]
encoded: What is the 12 step screenwriters algorithm? The 12 essential elements of screenwriting. Concept Plot Genre Characters Throughlines Formatting Action-lines Dialogue Tone Structure Pacing Production value Why should I use it? These 12 elements are essential for a complete comprehensive screenplay. How do I use the algorithm? There is no rule as to the order of application, however, order is recommended. Start with Concept step one High Concept stories are most sought after, but not always the best. Concept is a personal choice with unlimited possibilities. That in of itself is empowering and can be trepidatious when you consider the scope of people a great story can reach, influence, entertain and have a shelf-life of forever. Screenwriters are expected to know their concept really well as it helps to fully develop story. Step 2 Plot the problem What is the problem in the story? How does the Protagonist overcome it? That is the Plot. Plot is revealed in the 1st act, dealt with in the, 2nd resolved in the 3rd act. It is said there are seven basic plots in screenwriting. Man against man Man against nature Man against himself Man against God Man against society Man caught in the middle Man and woman These are the frame work to create the plot at its core. Once you have determined the plot that best tells your story it becomes part of the “overall story,” the 4th throughline. Genre step 3 Genre is Category Williams argues that all narrative feature length films can be categorized as one of eleven ”super genres” (Action, Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction, Slice of Life, Sports, Thriller, War and Western). When a screenwriter breaks down Genre into category it becomes abundantly clear there are many more potential (categories) Genre’s to choose from. As society evolves, so does Genre; hence more categories. Simple enough but complex in the application. There is much to consider when choosing and creating the Genre. Genre is revealed in all 12 essential eleme…

Intro to Screenwriting for Film and Television
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date: 2022-01-24T15:22:06Z
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subject: Screenwriting Theory
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Genre Essentials: Unlocking the Power of Monomyth
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date: 2022-01-24T15:21:46Z
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subject: Genre Thinking
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Introduction to Screenwriting
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date: 2022-01-24T15:21:28Z
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subject: Screenwriting
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3 Boys; “Stupefacente!”
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creator: Mario Martin
date: 2021-09-14T21:04:11Z
subject: Blog
description: INT. THERAPIST OFFICE – BOLOGNA – ITALY – DAY Moe, sits on a couch, appears pensive. THERAPIST, female, short brown hair, sits on a chair opposite Moe, clipboard and pencil in hand. Moe reaches into his pocket, extracts his postcard, holds it up for Therapist to see. MOE “To answer your question, I was […]
encoded: INT. THERAPIST OFFICE – BOLOGNA – ITALY – DAY Moe, sits on a couch, appears pensive. THERAPIST, female, short brown hair, sits on a chair opposite Moe, clipboard and pencil in hand. Moe reaches into his pocket, extracts his postcard, holds it up for Therapist to see. MOE “To answer your question, I was adopted at birth. This postcard is all I know about my birth Mother. We’ve never met or talked. I’ve never seen a picture of her and have no family contacts, nothing. But let me finish the Cop story.” THERAPIST “Please do.” MOE “So there he is coming at me, the Cop! I turn the waiter next to me, ask him how to say, “coach,” in, “Italian!” The Cop’s now at my table, I look up, smile and say; “Allenatore!” That’s, “Coach,” in Italian. He went from being angry to happy and started mingling with everyone. We walked away.” THERAPIST “Stupefacente!” MOE “Huh?” THERAPIST “It means, “Amazing,” in Italian. Moe nods. MOE “I thought so.” THERAPIST “I mean, you are, “stupefacente.” Moe sits expressionlessly, shrugs. Therapist smiles politely, glances down at her clipboard, looks up at Moe. THERAPIST “Tell me more about your mother?” Moe appears taken aback, looks up at, Therapist. MOE “Really?! I just told you I’ve never met my mother! All I know is this postcard! Which is nothing!” EXT. MAINE STREET – BOLGNIA – ITALY – DAY V.O.(voice over) MOE: “I was thinking a shrink might help me figure out my next step? But, when she said, “tell me about your mother.” After I had just finished telling her that I’ve never met my mother! I got up and left!” Moe, Deuce and Tony stand tight knit, look cool. They observe people walk, ride bikes, mosey from venders to cafe’s. Tony turns to, Moe. TONY “Douchebag!” MAIN STREET V.O.(voice over) DEUCE; “It’s hot as balls out!” People slowly mosey-about, ride bikes, converse. EXT. DOWNTOWN CROSSING – BOLOGNA – DAY Moe, walks, wears sunglasses, Tony by his side, Deuce next to him. They walk through an intersection. Tony appears uncomfortable. He turns t…

3 Boys; “Allenatore!”
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creator: Mario Martin
date: 2021-08-25T11:58:08Z
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description: EXT. COURTHOUSE PARKING LOT – CYPRUS – ITALY – NIGHT Deuce, wears a mask, squats down by passenger door of a parked car. reveals a screwdriver. He pry’s it into the key cylinder, pops it out. Moe, stands nearby, watches, appears disturbed. Deuce opens the door. Tony, stands next to Moe, watches with a look […]
encoded: EXT. COURTHOUSE PARKING LOT – CYPRUS – ITALY – NIGHT Deuce, wears a mask, squats down by passenger door of a parked car. reveals a screwdriver. He pry’s it into the key cylinder, pops it out. Moe, stands nearby, watches, appears disturbed. Deuce opens the door. Tony, stands next to Moe, watches with a look of admiration. TONY “Woo-hoo!” Deuce turns to Moe and Tony, sighs. DEUCE “My first stolen car!” Tony looks at Deuce, reveals a smile. TONY “Deuce, you’re like a real thief!” Deuce postures, smiles, appears shy. DEUCE “I know!” Moe glares at Tony, turns to Deuce, tosses his hands in the air. MOE “We just got out of jail! We’d still be there if the judge hadn’t taken pity on me!” Deuce turns, crosses his arms, looks at Moe affectionately. DEUCE “This is the fastest way to get you to your, Mom!” Moe studies Deuce, appears confused. MOE “But you can’t even drive?!” DEUCE “I know. But you can!” INT. CAR (moving) HIGHWAY – CYPRUS – ITALY – NIGHT Moe in the drivers seat, both hands on the wheel, looks ahead, drives. Deuce, sits in passenger seat, expressionless, looks ahead. V.O.(voice over) TONY; “Moe? Where’d you learn to drive?!” Moe looks up in the rearview mirror. MOE “You-tube!” BACKSEAT Tony reaches over, grabs his seatbelt, buckles it. He looks out the window. TONY “Rome is two thousand one hundred and twelve miles from here.” He looks up front at Moe who has both hands on the wheel, looks straight ahead, drives. Tony looks over, up into the rearview mirror. REARVIEW MIRROR Police cruiser, lights flash, approaches quickly. V.O.(voice over) TONY; “Oh no! No-no! Their coming after us!” O.S.(off screen) Sound; Police siren. BACKSEAT Tony, looks up into rearview mirror wide-eyed. REARVIEW MIRROR Police cruiser, lights flash at the rear of their car. O.S.(off screen)Sound; Police siren blares! MIRROR DRIVERS SIDE Moe looks at the outside mirror through the window. Police cruiser pulls along side, lights flash. Moe turns, looks straight ahead, focused on the road, driv…