PN1996.J62

'First published: 2000.' Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-381) and index Includes filmography

- PART I Preparing to Write the Short Screenplay; Chapter 1 Connecting to Purpose; Only Connect; The Screenplay Paradox; Chapter 2 Connecting to Self; Le Menu; Depart the Donne; Chapter 3 Connecting to Process; The Space-Time Conundrum; Madness in Your Method; Creating Rituals; Taking Care of Yourself; Just Do It; Chapter 4 Connecting to Collaboration; Top Ten Reasons to Write With a Partner. Finding the Right Writing PartnerThe Space-Time Conundrum, the Sequel; Codrafting the Script; Dealing With Disagreements; - PART II Aspects of the Craft; Chapter 5 Story and Screenplay; Surface and Deep Action; Making Change; The Mood Exercise; The Pearl in the Oyster; Emotional Flow; Everything You Need to Know You Can Learn from City Lights; Demystifying Format; Chapter 6 Character; An Artistic and Ethical Issue; People Watching; People Listening; Research; The Character Bio; The Character Checklist; The Character ID; The Heart of the Matter; The "I Want" Speech; Chapter 7 Structure. Finding the Right Structure for Your ScreenplayA Delivery System for Your Dramatic Purpose; Designing Your Structure and Scene-by-Scene; Chapter 8 Dialogue; Keep Your Dialogue in Character; Keep Your Dialogue Simple and Your Subtext Complex; Keep It Real; Keep It Moving; PART III Five (Not So) Easy Screenplays; Chapter 9 The Discovery; The First Screenplay-The Discovery; Choosing an Idea; Developing Character, Story, and Structure; Drafting the Screenplay; Rewriting the Screenplay; Chapter 10 The Decision; The Second Screenplay-The Decision; Choosing an Idea. Developing Character, Story, and StructureDrafting the Screenplay; Rewriting the Screenplay; Chapter 11 The Boxing Match; The Third Screenplay-The Boxing Match; Choosing an Idea; Developing Character, Story, and Structure; Drafting and Rewriting the Screenplay; Chapter 12 The Improbable Connection; The Fourth Screenplay-The Improbable Connection; Choosing an Idea; Developing Character; Developing Story and Structure; Drafting the Screenplay; Rewriting the Screenplay; Chapter 13 The Long Short Screenplay; The Fifth Screenplay-The Long Short Screenplay; Choosing an Idea. Developing Character, Story, and StructureDrafting the Screenplay; Rewriting the Screenplay; PART IV Eleven Screenplays That Make It Look Easy; Chapter 14 Chillin' Out; Introduction; Chapter 15 Intercambios; Introduction; Chapter 16 Underground; Introduction; Chapter 17 Tough Crowd; Introduction; Chapter 18 Kosher; Introduction; Chapter 19 My Josephine; Introduction; Chapter 20 A Work In Progress; Introduction; Chapter 21 Lena's Spaghetti; Introduction; Chapter 22 Cool Breeze and Buzz; Introduction; Chapter 23 The Making of "Killer Kite"

"Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect introduces the essential element of 'human connection'- the ability to 'touch' the reader or observer- to the screenwriting and story creation process for short films. Claudia Hunter Johnson teaches the craft of short screenplay writing by guiding you through carefully focused writing exercises of increasing length and complexity. You will learn how to think more deeply about the screenwriter's purposes, craft an effective pattern of human change, and hone your vision and process for your short screenplays. New to this 4th edition:* 2 entirely new chapters, Connecting to Structure and Connecting to Dialogue* 2 new award winning short films included on the DVD* new exercises, images, examples and more throughout the book"