Script Breakdown

Grown Ups 3 — The Insane Spec Script That You’ve Got to Read

Nobody makes critically panned yet commercially successful movies like Adam Sandler. Over the years, Sandler has written and starred in dozens of movies that were huge box-office successes but were maligned by critics. In other words – Sandler’s shtick sells; a point perhaps best proven by the Grown Ups movies. Both Grown Ups and Grown… Continue reading Grown Ups 3 — The Insane Spec Script That You’ve Got to Read

Chris Heckmann

Avengers Endgame Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Analysis

The Avengers: Endgame script was the blueprint for the most financially successful film ever to be made. It has to seamlessly connect multiple storylines, timelines and characters — all without angering some of the most critical and sensitive fans in the world. We’re going to provide analysis of the Avengers: Endgame screenplay by touching on the… Continue reading Avengers Endgame Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Analysis

SC Lannom

Screenplay Examples: Pulp Fiction Script [FREE Script Download]

H ave you read the Pulp Fiction script and been astonished at the writing? It can feel overwhelming when you sit down to write a screenplay, but the masters feel the same way. The Pulp Fiction script didn’t come from thin air. There was hard work put into every page. Today, we’re going to break all those… Continue reading Screenplay Examples: Pulp Fiction Script [FREE Script Download]

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The Princess Bride Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF

The Princess Bride script is a book written by William Goldman which was later adapted into a screenplay by Goldman and directed by Rob Reiner. Goldman’s The Princess Bride screenplay led to some of the most memorable quotes and some of the best characters.   What can we learn from The Princess Bride script and scenes?… Continue reading The Princess Bride Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF

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Superbad Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download

The Superbad script was reportedly conceived when screenwriters Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were still in high school. They kept the idea and eventually produced the film which features some great quotes, memorable characters, and a successful teen film. What can we learn from the Superbad script and scenes?Continue reading Superbad Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay… Continue reading Superbad Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download

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The Usual Suspects Script: Plot, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download

The Usual Suspects script won the Oscar for best writing and launched the careers of both Christopher McQuarrie and Bryan Singer. The movie is currently listed at #32 on the IMDB top 100. While the ending will go down in history as one of the great twist endings, the entire script is exceptional. From the… Continue reading The Usual Suspects Script: Plot, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download

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Rick and Morty Meeseeks Script: Characters, Quotes, and PDF Download

Rick and Morty scripts have built some of the most quoted animated moments ever to be produced. They’ve also created some of the most beloved animated characters ever to be crafted. Below you’ll find a in-depth analysis on the plot structure, quotes, and character of Rick and Morty scripts using the Meeseeks and Destroy episode. You… Continue reading Rick and Morty Meeseeks Script: Characters, Quotes, and PDF Download

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Gone Girl Script: Plot Summary, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download

The Gone Girl script was adapted from the novel of the same name, and features some great quotes, a killer plot, and became an academy award-nominated movie. See our analysis of the Gone Girl screenplay below, and find a free PDF download for you to study.Continue reading Gone Girl Script: Plot Summary, Quotes, and Screenplay… Continue reading Gone Girl Script: Plot Summary, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download

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The Deadpool Script: Movie Quotes and Screenplay PDF Download

The Deadpool script helped to create a cultural phenomenon — a modern superhero movie that floats above political correctness and brings a brand of biting humor along with a distinct meta quality. In this post, we’re going to analyze the Deadpool script so that you can see how the screenwriters crafted a story that would lead… Continue reading The Deadpool Script: Movie Quotes and Screenplay PDF Download

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Good Will Hunting Script: Screenplay Plot Analysis & PDF Download

The Good Will Hunting script won the Oscar for the Best Original Screenplay in 1997. It also launched the careers of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. We’re going to analyze the Good Will Hunting screenplay, covering story beats, scene studies, and the most important takeaways. Finally, you’ll also find a complete copy of the Good… Continue reading Good Will Hunting Script: Screenplay Plot Analysis & PDF Download

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Making It: Script Breakdowns and Budgeting — Pre-Production Process: Ep1

EPISODE 1Budget BombshellMeet the team and watch how they must rework their script so that it will fit inside their limited budget. Subscribe for more filmmaking videos like this. Subscribe on YouTube ← Episode Guide Next Episode → EPISODE 1Art meets commerceYou have a great idea for a TV show. You’ve already written the pilot,… Continue reading Making It: Script Breakdowns and Budgeting — Pre-Production Process: Ep1

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How to Efficiently Schedule a Montage: Pro Tips for Producers & 1st ADs

Amovie montage can accomplish many things, from interweaving multiple storylines to delivering jokes. But accounting for a montage in your production schedule is no laughing matter. What can be summed up in two or three lines in a script, translates to many more minutes on screen.  So how does the savvy producer or 1st AD… Continue reading How to Efficiently Schedule a Montage: Pro Tips for Producers & 1st ADs

Herman Wilkins

Breaking Down the Wedding Scene from Crazy Rich Asians

Every production starts with the script breakdown. Whether you’re working on an effects-heavy mega-budget project like Age of Ultron or a micro-budget indie like Paranormal Activity, you won’t really know what bringing that story to life is going to require until you get into the script and take it apart element by element. So, let’s… Continue reading Breaking Down the Wedding Scene from Crazy Rich Asians

Kim Leonard

Breaking Down the Contemporary Western: Westworld

As the lovechild of the Costume Drama and the Fantasy Adventure, the Western might have more considerations that go into producing it than any other genre. When shooting a western, you’ve got costumes, animals, and stunt work to contend with. You’ve got locations and dirt and weather…And that’s just on an ordinary shoot day.  In… Continue reading Breaking Down the Contemporary Western: Westworld

Kim Leonard

Shrek Script Explained: Download the Entire Shrek Script PDF FREE

A screenwriter will be one step ahead of their competition if they understand what studio executives and producers look for in a script. You already know this, and that’s why you’re here to look at one of the most successful animated film franchises of all time … Shrek. Is it worth taking the time to read the Shrek script? Depends… Continue reading Shrek Script Explained: Download the Entire Shrek Script PDF FREE

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A Tale of Two Script Breakdowns: Titanic vs. Brooklyn

A script breakdown is one of the most important phases of pre-production. It’s usually the first time you start to develop a clear picture of the size, scope, and cost of a production. Breakdowns allow filmmakers to find the balance between telling the strongest story for the lowest budget. Easier said than done, but in today’s article… Continue reading A Tale of Two Script Breakdowns: Titanic vs. Brooklyn

Herman Wilkins