Scott Frank | BAFTA Screenwriters' Lecture Series

In this lecture, Scott Frank illustrates the importance of opening scenes, the challenges his craft encompasses and how, ultimately, "it's all about the words".
Sponsored by The JJ Charitable Trust.
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[@malinlindberg6680]

Omg Scott frank. Just watched The queen's gambit. Genius.

[@oliviagiles]

this is a fantastic lecture!!!! he is amazing, honest and such a good writer...

[@ikercompean2490]

I agree!!!! It is so inspiring to listen to a writer of his talent, ability and stature, open up on his fears, insecurities! Awesome! This lecture makes the world a little better for all screenwriters!

[@thomashvnmusic]

As a good saying mentions. A kick in the ass is a step forward.

[@howardkoor2796]

Scott Frank is wonderful speaker. He shows his insight. His vulnerability. Humaneness. He Takes us behind behind the screens. More please. Thank you

[@ChapelPerilousStudio]

My Hero.

[@judichristopher4604]

I so enjoyed every minute of this lecture... (and I hate lectures)... but this was a Revelation... it was like someone on stage, saying a poem, that speaks right to your heart... You not only feel the words, you can close your eyes, and be one with the characters.... "Thank YOU" for sharing this wonderful video... Excuse me, while I watch it again...

[@howardkoor2796]

Back then, I knew everything....

[@TheAfroBuddha]

This was incredible. I feel rejuvenated as a writer.

[@judichristopher4604]

Me too... ;) "Let the writing begin..."

[@joeygonzo]

1975? There were a ton of great movies through 1979 imo.

[@mauricioalcantara1676]

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[@tiazeli]

you are amazing profissionnal,and vere honest mem and all mens,GOD bless you,always pray for you,hogs for all.

[@MegaBrebis]

At last someone who's being honest! It's so rare.

[@SARbeaver1]

Read the recent New Yorker story about Scott Frank. Very interesting reading and says so much about this terrific screen writer.

[@anthonyero3028]

Please get Alex Kurtzman (Star-Trek, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Star-Trek: Into Darkness, Transformers, The Legend of Zorro), Stephen McFeely (Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Pain and Gain), and Christopher Markus (Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Pain and Gain) on the series :)

[@robbyriverside]

WELL? That's just what happens when you work for somebody else! The story of being the creator who gets blamed for following the guidance of his boss, who turns out to be wrong, is NOT all that unusual for anyone who has ever had a boss. It has happened to me and I write software for a living.

[@_jk94]

17:25-20:48. Wow.

[@ryanbrandon1983]

It's beyond accurate and absolutely kills you.

Adam Riches in the audience at 3:48

[@JustxSumxFriends]

Get shorty. one of my favorite John Travolta Films.

[@howardkoor2796]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@GRepp-iy1nj]

was this a result of psychedelic enlightenment? It's seems like it might be.

[@judichristopher4604]

I totally agree!!