How to Write A Short Film Script

[@Neutral_1zed]

"fade in:" *starts overthinking everything* absolute cinema

[@thewellvideoproductions8244]

True, having an outline to explain what the film is about and keep you on track is invaluable. I really like David Lynch's approach of writing. He starts with 50 to 60 index cards for the beats of the film, then write rearranges them accordingly, then fleshes the scenes out and begins his dialog.

[@e2renity]

i'm just a middle schooler trying to write a short film for graduation and this video helped me so much! the quality is just impeccable and the tips are so helpful for me. thank you so much!

[@Dream_E25]

i just graduated the 8th and i’m trying to get a short film made this summer man

[@Melanie_martiniii]

@@Dream_E25i hope u do it! And is so, maybe show me?

[@TheInterestingInformer]

Yall are so young, you have much time and future ahead of you 👏 make good use of it

[@binayakpradhan1424]

And I need for college department anniversary

[@shopwornbear1171]

I am, at the ripe old age of 58, writing my first draft for my first short subject film. I appreciated learning about that "log line". It actually gave me the perfect road map to developing the idea. Thank you for this series, it'll be put to very good use when I have my final draft ready to storyboard and shoot (a no budget film, this ought to be interesting).

[@Noe_]

How is it going?

[@shopwornbear1171]

@@Noe_ Slowly.. very very slowly...LOL. I'm trying to write in the character, divided into 3 other characters in order to get the concept working. So far, nothing is landing as well as I think it should be.

[@Noe_]

@@shopwornbear1171 That's ok. Don't rush it. I will wait...

[@alonsodorame5053]

@@shopwornbear1171 Do not discourage, keep it going!

[@kaxar6954]

Same here. I am motivated to write my first script. It is based on a real event and just want to get started.

[@melissamokhtari]

first of all, your acting in those short bits is impeccable. second, i'm tryin to make my next videos a little more well-planned so your series is helping me out a lot!!

[@RianSpaulding]

You're too kind! Thanks for checking it out!

[@sarathputhiyedath]

Man u have a lot of knowledge😍 I think I need to watch your video twice 😍🙏

[@intellectualtheta9321]

Usually I don't like any video but this video forced me to like it because it is so underrated and hard worked

[@rhysmckernan9476]

This is my personal view, I do moving image/film in high-school. I've found that its helpful to find inspiration and learn from many people. Obviously dont copy them but have a style that is your own but also comfortable and unique it'll take sometime. But listening to professional advice especially in schools might not often be very helpful when it comes to creativity. They expect too much in a short time at times.

[@apex305THC]

Absolutely CRUSHED IT with this one, bro! Straight facts, to the point, concise and super entertaining! Thank you, Rian!

[@EmmaLangdon]

I did media studies this semester so I’ve been getting into writing and outlining short films so thank you this was really helpful and I like how you acted scenes out ahah

[@half.cooked.noodle8781]

The video isn’t just informative but so creative as well. Loved it

[@MdHasan-rl2ek]

Bcoz of script

[@gxdpictures]

Bro, I be binge-watching screen writing tips on youtube now for about weeks and this was the best video I saw so far! Some how I got so much chills and trust just by the way you‘re smiling and telling what you gotta tell us... love that positive energy! Keep your work on🤝🔥

[@RianSpaulding]

🙏 Appreciate you!

[@agnesnyarkoaeshun2451]

Definitely the best and informative video. This is just what I needed. God bless you🙏🙏

[@IornaLawrence]

The young man there give me what I need this year. He also advised to push goals. God bless you

[@KimDaKreative]

Great video, the first thing I loved was your honesty. "I am not a professional writer" Helpful, Thank you.

[@tiagoloureiro3302]

Man this is an underrated video, Such good quality :U

[@RianSpaulding]

🙏

[@ben5986]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I just figured out at age 32 that I want to become a film writer and I’m also very scared to do it. But I realized that rather than sleeping on top of my dream it’s better to fall asleep while working for it. I will make use of all your tips for my first draft and let’s see how it goes

[@SoCreate]

Great content! Love that you mentioned the importance of planning.

[@RianSpaulding]

Thanks for checking it out! 🙏

[@amaneemoore3075]

Thank you so much...I am in the process of writing my very first film and your series just helped me out tremendously... thank God for you ❤.... blessings

[@amourie]

Thank you very much! I've done it before but I like watching videos like these at the beginning of the process to refresh me :)

[@thomascrow1975]

this seems like a high subscriber channel, shocked that you only have 2k. great great quality keep up the good work!

[@ricechopsticktempura]

I WANT TO WRITE A SCRIPT JUST FOR FUN BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO START WRITING IT SO I SEARCH IT SO IT WILL HELP ME THANKS MAN!

[@djwatson]

Love the production quality of this video Rian - we'll done!

[@Sticks]

Great video man! Love the effort you put into making this entertaining to watch 🙌🏼

[@mauui8445]

npc

[@lowiss3804]

I LOVE how great is your video! Creative, informative, perfectly done !

[@mauui8445]

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[@chefbrittan84]

Final Draft is a must have tool for writing.

[@gabrielacanto1771]

Loved these tips. First, I agree with you, sitting down with your screenwriting software is not a good first step. Second, though my writing approach is very different, the flash card method definitively works! Third, Loglines, Synopsis and Treatments are a must, but I feel like at the beginning when you are still figuring out the story, you don't know all the key aspects to fill those out. What I do is set up a playlist or a specific source of inspiration that helps me get into the mood / universe of the story and I begin by writing the first ideas that come to mind in a notebook. I try to do this consistenly for a few days and then retype what I wrote on the screenwriting software without changing anything. I repeat this process until I have a decent rough draft. Last, asking for feedback from strangers and friends is very valuable to spot the necessary changes quickly.

[@story_teacup]

I like your "I'll wait". Made me like, even though I was just looking for an alpha crash course on scriptwriting😂😂😂

[@XxSEETH3RxX]

I wrote features before going to short scripts. Now I'm hooked on writing short scripts because it helps you get into the story quicker which I had a problem with while writing features. I'm also learning to make short films. And your videos are helpful

[@thorpism]

Great video! Perfect balance of just getting right to the point but also entertaining. Every tip was like a clear action step, very helpful. New sub here, thank you.

[@RianSpaulding]

Appreciate it! 🙏

[@surajbinawade195]

It's not about the video has so views and we should go for it but u have proven that the clear content and planning is so important for writing thanks a lot sir!

[@ndvpiano]

This video is amazing. I see you haven't posted in a few years. You definitely have the talent to be posting often on youtube!

[@Randomfacts-yt-1]

Super information ❤❤

[@itsavannahsunshine1721]

Thank you for this video, I am in my MFA film and we are wrting our first script. I appreciate your humor and creative expression! thank you

[@itsavannahsunshine1721]

OMG the not so quick cup of coffee just made me crack up

[@arshiabasit434]

I love when he said "and you are finally ready to sit down, and open up that laptop and start writing...... (smile) DONT DO IT."

[@DiamondBeyblade]

This is super good! You're a super underrated youtuber, hope you get a well-deserved 1M or more! :D

[@RianSpaulding]

🙏

[@DiamondBeyblade]

@@RianSpaulding Oh yeah, using this video's basic 'outline' I guess I can say, I've written 3 scripts for 3 different short films I am going to make. They turned out really great, so thanks for the information and help!!!

[@kaxar6954]

I don't like to read other people's script because I am afraid of plagiarism

[@dddlll1614]

Very very underrated video. This is very useful, informative.

[@RianSpaulding]

Appreciate it!

[@MrKclark1989]

Thank you sharing this. This honestly help me to figure out how to get started and stay on top of it. Now gotta hold myself accountable.

[@michaelangelo3098]

This was a great video 👏👏👏

[@abraamlincoln4098]

hey man, as i see last video is 1 year ago, why did you stop. this video helped me so much thanks, carry on

[@bhargavaboddeti2488]

This channel deserves to be big!

[@yvonnejemutai9786]

You know how to have us glued, love it, very helpful

[@benbenson6533]

great video, very helpful tips. Hope to see more videos from you sir!

[@zeyellowtiger4133]

how do you only have 5000 subs. you deserve way more than that.

[@thewellvideoproductions8244]

Excellent production and tips!

[@SerioMawanzo]

Thank you...I have just started writing my film script ❤

[@taylorsmithmedia]

This is really awesome man. Thank you for the genuine guidance.

[@Anth740]

Excellent video, love your vibe mate really engaging video 🙌

[@mainlinetruth]

You are right about the best tip. Take action! Set goals and move forward. Great video thank you.

[@palootto4021]

Awesome to-the-point presentation!

[@creativejuicewithoutpulp]

Great video Rian! Loved this, thank you :D

[@RianSpaulding]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@mariannedemirdji3082]

Really cinematic introduction, and quality info! I wish I could hit up a coffeeshop and write a script 😢

[@RianSpaulding]

🙏 Hopefully soon!!

[@PP-rm6oe]

Many thanks! Just what I needed. Crystal clear!

[@RianSpaulding]

Glad it helped!!

[@elyheard685]

this is what I wanted. Thank you

[@thethistleboy]

Gosh I love this aspect ratio

[@waridikenya]

Just subscribed to support your great work. Kudos . Am now ready to write my first script as I wanna make my first short film about Rethinking Tourism

[@doodlecatuwu7470]

This made more sense then any other video I’ve seen

[@RianSpaulding]

🙏

[@crieverytim]

Man, why hasnt your channel grown???? I came for the Honda element video and don't get it - 1st rate quality and you're likeable. Keep at it... hope it gets some well-deserved traction

[@RianSpaulding]

Appreciate the support!

[@substancespace2380]

Thankyou so much sir, ...I love this

[@AftonLin]

Great video! I'm working on writing a short film for my junior thesis and this really helped :]

[@amanatbrar2203]

Loving it 😍

[@Genbastudio]

Great video and tips Rian! thanks for sharing

[@nolanmolt]

Awesome video, I just subscribed! Make moreeee!

[@dominickrouser8124]

I actually plan on writing a two-hour short film called "Garfield" which is based on the orange cat of the same name. It is a slow-burn horror short in the same vain of Hereditary, Midsommar, The Witch, The Lighthouse.... You get the idea. I plan on selling the short film script to A24 films and getting it Shown at the Sundance Film Festival and I personally hope that the film will win and get produced by Sundance before getting a theatrical release and a KZbin release too.

[@nsungemakonda]

Two-hour short film?

[@apex305THC]

I thought the same thing..@@nsungemakonda

[@izyschuwi]

very well explained, thank you so much

[@mauui8445]

npc

[@storypathy]

Taking the time to outline or plan will always ease the anxiety of writing and life in general😆

[@fggyleafexist1753]

I'm being mentored to film and script-write a short film. This helped a lot

[@gianthills]

I would advise making a short film as close to a silent film as possible, to design it so visuals alone tell the story. If you only have 5 minutes you don't want to clutter it up with dialogue.

[@beetlejuicebeetlejuicebeet3232]

Can I just use google docs with Grammarly? Or is there a special thing I have to do and that's why I need more software?

[@RianSpaulding]

Scripts have a specific format that they're written in. The software makes the formatting much much easier. I'd try out one of the free ones before buying anything. Good luck!

[@beetlejuicebeetlejuicebeet3232]

@@RianSpaulding Thanks!

[@shamgates1253]

Hello, you Said that this is the Second video of the series, please can you put a link for the first one? thanks

[@RayAdamsCanada]

Amazing high quality video. Thank you. It helped me alot.

[@RianSpaulding]

🙏

[@bilalemin4125]

REALLY GODDAMN UNDERRATED CHANNEL

[@JoeHenkel]

Fantastic!

[@Little7mamah]

Loved your video man thank you

[@user-xo2sf4gy1o]

Can you do more San Francisco neighborhood tours or just SF related videos?

[@judithmlilo593]

This is so helpful thank you

[@mogmajor6880]

Man your video as really helped me a lot

[@RianSpaulding]

👍🏻 Glad to hear it!

[@thestorysaga-tss]

Hello how to write many actions (not fight) in the same scene. For example : if man writing a book in his room, then clean the room , dress changing , switch off the light and go out As follows , Scene. Room Int/Day Man writing book ------cut to---- Int/Day Man cleaning Room ------cut to-------- Int/Day Man dress changing .------cut to ------ Int/Day Man switching off light and go out. Is this correct ? If not how to write it ? Reply please.

[@triflow]

Thanks for this video, it really helps me out!

[@RianSpaulding]

Glad to hear it!!

[@JUSTINOMALINO]

Great video man!

[@golden_fpv9023]

This guy looks like a cartoon character in a Disney short film!! 😮😮 No hate, and not that it’s a bad thing. lol Amazing content, man!! Definitely helped a lot!

[@RianSpaulding]

I'll take it! Thanks for checking it out!

[@TrophyCityFootball]

Well explained. I just subscribed 😊 and hit the bell 🔔 ding dong

[@sibahlezembe9196]

This video is really helpful

[@torocruz1192]

Amazing sooo helpful ty G !!!!

[@maverickcruz7661]

Is there a fast way to convert a text into a formatted script?

[@aminbayervand7704]

Thank you so much. I have this idea of making a short film about someone who loses his bird. ( As a lovebird, I've lost 3), but I don't know how to start writing ...

[@fernandomaron87]

Watch a lot of other short movies, the idea will start to shape on your head at some moment. Don't copy them, but analyze their camera work and their stories.

[@DannyNipProductions]

Thank u so much for sharing thi helpful video .❤

[@renahaswah7092]

crazy how I started watching u for SF content, but now I happen to be trying to get started in writing a series. Do u have any advice on writing scripts for a whole series? Maybe with the goal of getting it in the hands of Netflix... Lofty goals are better than no goals lol

[@second_duplicate7320]

Where have you gone

[@armonrichardson8402]

Great watch, i appreciate you

[@RianSpaulding]

🙏

[@Grandcineaste]

I like writing stories but struggling to put them together as a film. Currently studying film and media studies to become a filmmaker

[@3bdulRahman75]

Bro i didn't know Jim Carrey had a brother. Thanks for the tips. nice video

[@demondoll2001]

This is very helpful!

[@bwoods245]

AMAZING VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@manunited7882]

Second of all, Im not a professional writer by any means - hahaha that had me in stitches 🤣

[@elontusk8018]

How's that boosted v2 holding up after all these years?

[@RianSpaulding]

Still working great!

[@elontusk8018]

@@RianSpaulding that’s awesome dude!

[@janeenchambers3297]

Excellent--Thanks!

[@VioletEmerald]

Great video!

[@poorvikgowda5794]

Man you're awesome!

[@RianSpaulding]

🙏

[@thewellvideoproductions8244]

How are your scripts proceeding, do you have an agent? If not any recommendations for having people look at it?