Screenwriting Masterclass | Masters of Dialogue

00:00 | START
01:25 | Jack Brislee
01:47 | Robert McKee - 3 Rules
04:08 | SILICON VALLEY (1)
06:13 | Idiosyncrasy - A dialogue matrix
07:36 | SILICON VALLEY (2)
10:07 | V FOR VENDETTA - Alliteration
10:42 | Robert McKee - Don't chase quotability
11:44 | Movie Quotes
13:55 | Qualities of Quotes
14:35 | BETTER CALL SAUL
16:07 | NETWORK
18:08 | COOL HAND LUKE
18:44 | TOY STORY 3
19:07 | NORTH BY NORTH WEST (script + clip)
22:40 | Tell, Don't Show
23:34 | CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR - Dialogue Structure
27:51 | Aaron Sorkin about the scene
29:44 | THE SOCIAL NETWORK - Dialogue Structure
38:32 | Aaron Sorkin about his process
39:16 | The Dialogue Checklist
In your view, who are the masters of dialogue for the screen?
Quentin Tarantino? Phoebe Waller-Bridge? David Mamet?
Here at The Story Department we have our own favourites, and we'll talk about them in this one-hour masterclass.
We watch some great dialogue scenes, reminisce with some classic quotes, and you'll learn a few dialogue tricks along the way. We'll also analyse a few dialogue scenes for their structure, and read along with the script.
Enjoy!
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[@SyvilMedia]

I found that it's also good to note how long it took Sorkin to write The Social Network. Impeccable dialogue. Not written in a week. If you are studying and you want to write, Don't underestimate yourself. These films are not written quickly AT ALL. I'd imagine he went over much of the dialogue and ironed out a lot.

[@TheStoryDepartment]

100% agree with you. Beginning writers underestimate this and often deliver 1st draft dialogue.

[@leverage3089]

This is extraordinarily helpful and deserves more attention. Thank you!!

[@landofthesilverpath5823]

When you said "let's look at some famous film quotes," I knew immediately it was going to be Arnold!

[@nextinstitute7824]

I think this is a beginning of a beautiful friendship... Round up the usual subjects... Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine... Nothing beats Casablanca 😍

[@SoCreate]

Great to remember that page dialogue runs longer than it's spoken. Great tips!

[@AWinkAndASmile]

For a moment there, I was wondering which was the "bizarre" scene in Casablanca, haha, before realizing it was "bazaar." Interesting video-- thanks!

[@rhaysimbana9205]

The BEST ❤

[@stealthven2352]

This was AMAZING. By far, the best video, on dialogue, on the internet

[@nizaralzain4504]

amazing work!

[@writernightly2397]

This was incredible

[@johnphares3358]

Love your classes

[@impenguinpete]

Great information and examples

[@feeer5013]

How could I get a manual on dialogue by Jack Brislee ?

[@TheStoryDepartment]

I can email it to you. Please get in touch via this page: www.thestorydepartment.com/contact-us.

[@feeer5013]

@@TheStoryDepartment Thanks

[@BrianThomas]

I realize that this is screen dialogue, but how does this apply to novel dialogue or short story dialogue? Are the techniques the same?

[@TheStoryDepartment]

Thanks for your question, Brian. I'm not a literary expert (I do have a masters in literature and linguistics, though). But from reading great novels, I would say that novelists get away with dialogue that would be unspeakable by real people! I find it easier to make a line work in my mind than in the mouth of an actor. LOL You're not bound by matters of meter (rhythm and tempo) as much as you would in the dramatic arts. I'm keen to see if anyone else can comment with greater authority than me.... Cheers, Karel

[@BrianThomas]

@@TheStoryDepartment Thank you so much. Your words are gold IMO. I'm curious if anyone else might be willing to chime in.

[@markothwriter]

Phoebe waller-bridge -- and I'm out.

[@TheStoryDepartment]

You mean - it's not for you? I get it. I have to counterbalance it with ample amounts of Yellowstone. ;)

[@gianthills]

the less dialogue, the better. It's not a play.

[@oliverford5367]

Social Network would work as a stage play, but it's still a great film. Not everything is an action movie

[@gianthills]

@@oliverford5367 might as well be a radio play. If a film is just talking heads there's no reason to film it.

[@ssssssstssssssss]

oliverford5367 Social Network was overwrought. It was all style and no substance and a big reason for that was the dialog.

[@KSmith-pu2ge]

Not true. Depends on the scene.

[@gianthills]

@@KSmith-pu2ge no matter the scene, you have to be economical with dialogue. If your scenes become to wordy it will drag the story. Film is primarily a visual medium.

[@yaboydolphin]

I will not tolerate profanity!

[@TheStoryDepartment]

It's verisimilitude! :)