5 Things That Need to Be in the First 10 Pages of Your Screenplay1 min read
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe first 10 pages are probably some of the most important ones in your script, because, well, people don’t usually read screenplays for the sheer thrill of it.
There’s a reason the saying “cut to the chase” originated in Hollywood-no one wants to wait until the end to find out whether or not their time has been wasted, especially when you’re working in the film industry. So, in order to avoid getting your screenplay thrown in the trash by a script reader who has read way too many horrible buddy cop stories today, here are a 5 things The Script Lab says you’ll need to include in the first 10 pages to keep them reading.
Here are the 5 things mentioned in the video:
– Establishing the genre
– Introduction of main character
– Show the world
– Hint at the theme
– Dramatic situation
via: No Film School
Video Credit: The Script Lab
