Writers Store

Get Free Screenwriting Tips from TSL

Latest Features

Latest Reviews

Writing the "Not So Smart" Smart Film

Screenwriting Script Tips
The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids, the Romans had their aqueducts, and we… well, we have our smart phones. But being overly smart isn’t always such a “smart” idea. I must admit; I too have jumped on the smart phone bandwagon, and it’s abundantly clear to me that it’s a wagon with way too many bells and whistles. What I really need is a “not so smart” smart phone – something that’s the very best at the basics. Sure, the extras are nice, but a plethora of features and apps can never overcome a flawed foundation, if there is one. And making movies works exactly…

Five Plot Point Breakdowns

Jaws (1975)

Screenplay Five Plot Point Breakdowns
Screenplay Genre: Thriller Movie Time: 124 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT While swimmers enjoy themselves along New England’s Amity Island beach, a boy splashes along on a yellow inflatable raft. Suddenly, he’s dragged under, red blood erupting above the water. Chief of Police Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) sees the attack from the shore and yells for everyone to get out of the water. A mass exodus from the water leaves one lone mother yelling for her son Alex as his yellow raft drifts up on the beach – shredded and bloody. (00:16:51)

Write for the The Script Lab

Want to write for The Script Lab reviewing of discussing TV, Film, Books or Software?. Send a writing sample and what you're interested in covering to writefor@thescriptlab.com

Copyright © 2010-2013 The Script Lab LLC - Help  |  PR Media Kit  |  Advertise  |   Site Map  |  Jobs at The Script Lab
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy / Safety Information / California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. All rights reserved.