Hollywood Screenwriter Tries to Write a Scene in 7 Minutes | Vanity Fair

[@VanityFair]

Thanks for the love for this video! A few things: 1) Emily used Final Draft 11. 2) Many people have asked us about the length of the video - the clock was paused every time we asked Emily to explain what she was doing. 3) What movie genre should we do next?

[@deadasian23]

horror

[@noamicaela586]

Coming of age !!!

[@mist969]

Horror and comedic would be good because of them being very specific genres to write for. Also something like a romance so you could show really intimate character development/ conflict in one scene.

[@juliendaughdrill4465]

Definitely Western

[@malsaint-maximenenwali5061]

Hi Vanity Fair! You are always on top of the game with your content. For a next genre, could you do a drama or coming of age? I would like to see how they think of such poignant lines of dialogue grounded in reality as opposed to this video, which was mostly centered on world-building and action.

[@ZaheerSooliman]

Misspells and can’t correct “the” so just deletes the whole line and restarts. *MOOOOOOD*

[@donkey5ever435]

@@luciamr 22:30 I think

[@FurryDanOriginal]

lmao, also thanks​ @@donkey5ever435

[@TheUnlocked]

What's more likely is that the attempt to correct the misspelling gave her brain time to think of a better line. This happens to me quite a bit when writing.

[@MrNicePotato]

The word THE is literally the first word when she restarts

[@singingforyou3262]

Unlocked that’s cool wow show me your ways

[@SZ-wt3nk]

Now get the writers for Riverdale up in here and ask what kinda crack they've been smoking

[@kaygia.salmon]

Bwahahahaha

[@siddhishah2222]

😂😂😂😂this comment's underrated

[@justthetruth3950]

YES please lol

[@paulinerose2623]

@Juliana Silva Hahahaha me too

[@nunita141]

TEA

[@-_-_5197]

I high-key just wanna sit and watch her write this entire movie...

[@k.suliman8539]

Yessss

[@jackpadz6079]

@@k.suliman8539 I'll do more than watch her :D

[@hirjeta2674]

@@jackpadz6079 that escalated quickly

[@iChewMayoi]

@@jackpadz6079 whoa whoa whoA slow down son

[@Bfolks84]

Well Okay lool yaaaaaaas!!!!!

[@spencershaw98]

One thing I noticed is that Emily seems to have a very good relationship with her inner critic. The critic is certainly there, and it is helping her make quick edits and revisions, but she can just as easily stow it away and just try something without being overly fearful of writing something "wrong". I wish to learn this skill.

[@ScriptSleuth]

That is an excellent point.

[@demilevine2458]

Yep she has definitely found her calling

[@ticoliro3392]

What is this software she is using?

[@nameslesss]

@@ticoliro3392 in the pinned comment

[@ticoliro3392]

@@nameslesss thanks man

[@makatron]

In the whole movie making process, the writer is the one that faces a blank page. That's terrifying.

[@yennxo]

As a film student, I can vouch for that too.

[@FirebladeXXL]

not really. hollywood pretty much uses the same templates for scenes, scripts and stories over and over. thats why every AAA movie coming out basically feels like the same stuff nowadays.

[@FirebladeXXL]

what im basically saying is: hollywood specifically doesnt even try original or unconventional stories. they stick to what most ppl will find okay or good enough. mostly failing to do anything with lasting appeal.

[@yennxo]

@Elijah Ken Being in school doesn't mean you learn less though?

[@aeonlincoln5474]

One of the reason why I have mad respect for Directors who also do the complete screenwriting for a film.

[@kpwand]

I think the most important point about this is that she never second guessed her instincts. We can always improve things.

[@elizabethdegroot89]

Kris yes! I found that very inspiring “some people will like it, some people won’t but you gotta take your pick!”

[@guppy8073]

I’m such an indecisive writer, to see her just go for it was inspiring

[@winterfall4910]

You make me sick

[@CheRhys]

Company Account I was in awe the whole time

[@einhorntaschentuch9404]

@@winterfall4910 ??

[@mariabr8954]

can we now see a director bring this scene to life ? that would be the best thing!

[@buchi9333]

YASS

[@ethidian3444]

No I think that defeats the purpose. A director bringing a different scene to life would be fine, hopefully one more fine-tuned to be brought to life (budget, other practical reasons).

[@qetzyl9911]

She's also a director

[@jaycharles3356]

YESSS PLEASE

[@h0laPlaneta]

Not only one, at least half a dozen! So we can see different techniques, visions for the piece and Mise-en-scène for the same script. All of them working with exactly the same CREW, ACTORS, LOCATIONS, CAMERA GEAR, BUDGET and TIME CONSTRAINS.

[@shaf2317]

she's so creative. most people would definitely panic under the pressure but she played it cool and as a result made something, in seven minutes, ten times better than anything the riverdale writers have made all season.

[@mwai5211]

@Corpsefoot Gaming it’s good in a way that the stupidest, most unrealistic things can happen - but they act like it’s soo normal and things like that happen to everyone. You’ll definitely be entertained if you can let go of all logic and common sense you’ve accumulated over the years😭 otherwise you’re gonna have to watch it like an unintentional comedy - which works best with friends

[@mwai5211]

@Corpsefoot Gaming wise choice. save your sanity-

[@CayucosProductions]

true.

[@takethechance7422]

Revisiting this comment two years later... Go see the new Jurassic World and see if you feel any differently about that Riverdale comparison LOL. I think you might.

[@lucastea9533]

@@takethechance7422 bruh id watch the jurassic one compared to riverdale anytime

[@katiekawaii]

I'm really glad you stopped the clock to let her explain things. It would have been way less interesting if she hadn't been able to do that.

[@lancejedrickmaniquiz7547]

I hate how you have 3k Likes and not having a one single reply.. So yeah.

[@TheTurki099]

Make it *2* Replies HEH!

[@alexe1188]

Imagine she stops writing the script to explain something, which stops the timer only to get her more time thinking about the story. Big brain

[@purplesnowcone2056]

@Leonardo Newton As, remember EVERYTHING she said and then say it all at the same time when she's done?

[@MrParkerman6]

Uh, THEY didn't stop anything. SHE has the timer button beside her and she stopped it herself. Not very observant- are you? You can clearly see the squeeze button beside her.

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

Writers are so under-appreciated. I still have nightmares of the writer's strike. It showed where the true talent in Hollywood actually resides.

[@canaisyoung3601]

Amen.

[@sadviolinproductions391]

True but they are very rarely mentioned in interviews and press conferences and other public events and most often aren't really as respected and talked about as the director and the main actors. Sadly.

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

@@smoothshot9562 lol then you'll have no new movies or TV shows to watch... Or decent late night shows because the hosts don't write their own jokes either.

[@SilentAssassin01234]

@@smoothshot9562 Game of Thrones os still fine imo, Star Wars is a mess however.

[@shivam1996able]

@@smoothshot9562 orange fan sad?

[@skylermillicano1435]

Lord please have more writers doing this. Listening to masterclasses is fine, but hearing them break it down in the moment is huge! Thank you!

[@hankdinh4432]

Masterclasses and KZbin channels like Film Courage is like the theoretical part of learning, and this is the practical counterpart of it. I love it!

[@dvchel]

@@hankdinh4432 Thank you for sharing.

[@hankdinh4432]

@@dvchel My pleasure.

[@katevenhorst1723]

Skyler Millicano seriously. What a pro!

[@caro_0430]

Anyone have suggestions for videos to watch similar to this one? It’s really interesting to hear how she breaks down everything that she’s doing and how it connects

[@taroneg5377]

Honestly writers don’t get enough credit like how amazing must it be to see your ideas come to light on a tv screen wow

[@MrParkerman6]

Definitely. Directors usually get all the credit and The movie is Credited as being by them. ....but it's The Screenwriter that has to create the whole Skeleton and Spine for The Movie and come up with the story and plots and characters with their names, etc.

[@richardsonarchil6058]

@@MrParkerman6 I disagree! If an idea is not well put then it is just an idea.

[@richardsonarchil6058]

@Vladimir Peter lol 😂

[@musiclearner6799]

@@richardsonarchil6058 Well both the details and main picture are essential for a good movie, it's all about the balance

[@ronaldmayle1823]

@@MrParkerman6 By the time the studios get done with a script, the writer will never be able to recognize it.

[@SeriousLee76]

That would be a great netflix show. Every episode someone has 1h to write some scenes. And a Team with actors and a director turns it into a short film :D

[@maggielin71]

Oh my gods yehhh

[@aurematic]

I would buy that.

[@klauskarlkraus]

there is a show like this. i just cant remember the name. it has absolutely no story that is connected in between the episodes there isn´t even a real story to it as a whole. it just about weird stuff every episode and kind off mirrors our political and social problems.

[@SeriousLee76]

@@klauskarlkraus i think you mean black mirror?

[@klauskarlkraus]

@@SeriousLee76 yes that's it

[@Iamjangwook]

the sound of the keyboard clicks were oddly satisfying

[@user-wu4nq7co4t]

asmr 😌

[@zxbcv]

Welcome to your first asmr experience 😌🖐️

[@sashs8461]

VERY

[@ashleyrenee9753]

Jang Wook right

[@akilegna1255]

But they dont feel good to type on

[@ScriptSleuth]

This should seriously be a series in itself, having different screenwriters tackle different challenges in 10 minutes!

[@leaholiver9418]

I think they should have a writers reality show competition.

[@sicc9893]

And then we can have a challenge where different directors interpret the same screenplay for a short film.

[@unblorbosyourshows9635]

@@leaholiver9418 I'd actually pay for that

[@tiffy_loves]

10 minutes is too short

[@orgutlenme]

Togunsua they gave her 7 minutes but she managed to write a good script.

[@notafox]

Never seen someone react so optimistically to her boss's demands

[@MrParkerman6]

That wasn't her boss, dumbass. They made a fake person for the purposes of this video.

[@doge8825]

@@MrParkerman6 wow I couldn’t have figured that out without your genius observation skills

[@koji9514]

@@MrParkerman6 wow you are genius we didn't noticed that

[@najmadima882]

lol why did this make me cackle?

[@siddheyakambli4053]

That's how things are when you like your job

[@assl4321]

The key taps are so satisfying

[@raindrops-4704]

Specs ikr

[@saiashwin26]

@SERGIO DEL RIO REYES Final Draft, most screenwriters use it.

[@assl4321]

@SERGIO DEL RIO REYES I've seen some people in the comments mention a program called "Final Draft" if that helps you at all.

[@MrEarnbud]

I'm loving the sound of the typing. Makes me want to write.

[@PeterPan-gt6di]

A S M Rrrrrr

[@kennabeeplays]

How did she just... come up with the name Arnaut on a whim like that...... creativity goals...

[@ardoiders]

Maybe it is because she did a lot of writing, especially in writing screenplays. Getting across names is all she need in spontaneously naming characters.

[@arnau7233]

Cause is cool

[@HaHa-vy9ct]

Astronaut

[@chelseam7518]

it literally takes me a good 30 minutes to come up with an ordinary name like Tom

[@DelusionalMoron]

it is a real name, although she pronounces it wrong

[@roguecodes]

I’m a film student and this video’s title has been me all the way through finals

[@alinacalm]

AHAHAHAHHA

[@mattchristie707]

Retweet

[@yennxo]

Same here HAHA

[@ArinBicer]

You and me both!

[@alexandrosr3x]

Right there with you, buddy

[@masterkl16]

Next time I bump into a friend I haven't seen in a long time I'm going to ask him/her if they rotated moonside.

[@Pavelscribbles]

I haven't laughed out loud in days but that image definitely just broke me

[@MrParkerman6]

I'm gonna ask them if they Trekked on over to The Darkside of The Moon! 🌙

[@SudipBishwakarma]

Wow that was intense. I could visualize the whole scene in my mind. Never did I experience the creative process of a screenwriter. Given the limited amount time, her level of abstraction is just crazy.

[@loldude9538]

Sudip Bishwakarma maybe with a lot of time she can make something good.. oh she can’t she made god awful pacific rim uprising

[@sicc9893]

Lol Dude Shouldn’t you blame the director? They’re the ones that interpret the screenplay. Not to mention the fact that there are more then one screenwriters. What I’m saying is distribute the blame equally.

[@ticoliro3392]

Someone know what is this software she is using?

[@kiethveseyofficial]

@@ticoliro3392 final draft 11 I try celtx

[@ticoliro3392]

@@kiethveseyofficial thanks alot man

[@saranghaedosh]

This is SO valuable for aspiring screenwriters and such a fantastic idea, VF! More of this PLEASEEEEE.

[@andrewtucker94]

Hmm none of those movies are great though

[@xxxxNicteeerrrrxxx]

@@andrewtucker94 So? She's still writing multi-million dollar blockbusters. What do you want? Quentin Tarantino writing a movie live-stream? Little ungrateful.

[@victoriarotramel2274]

@@xxxxNicteeerrrrxxx Actually that would be great... but yes... good point. Continue.

[@aradiiiah]

YESSS

[@siddhishah2222]

Really precious 😁

[@juliablack7153]

She seems to love her job so much idk she’s having so much fun while writing that story and is so passionate about it. I want that too

[@VanessaDegarmo]

Yes! I agree!

[@singingforyou3262]

Julia L ya me to

[@WRONGWAYGOBACK2]

I am also having fun while writing

[@nathanmyles1]

go for it

[@camihl3841]

Do it then

[@WindyColors]

I'm glad other writers say "dot dot dots" instead of "ellipses". I feel apart of the community lol

[@MrParkerman6]

She used 4 dots sometimes.

[@hallieharmon701]

PLEASE CONTINUE THIS SERIES!!!! With as many types of script writers as you can find!

[@uscitizen3252]

I second!

[@Zombieskelper]

@@uscitizen3252 I third, but they should all get the same writing prompt. Be interesting to see what different directions different writers spin it.

[@hayeszs]

Our names are so similar I’m scared

[@dddila]

PLEASE

[@k.suliman8539]

I WOULD LOVE THISSS!!!!

[@ernestoyounes2946]

Next video : *Best Screenwriter/Director/Producer Tommy Wiseau Tries to Make A Movie in 1 Day*

[@ohaimark9449]

I would love to do this

[@maddieholt383]

O hai Mark oh hey! I didn’t see you there!

[@TubularOfficial]

u just wanted to tell us u think tommy wise is the best screenwriter and not her huh

[@12sylviahong]

Best comment of the day.

[@Rafael-le1tz]

Oh no, you don't do movie like that. awww

[@frogman1]

you can tell why she's a screenwriter. i love her efficiency and her method of circling around the scene. and she writes in a really fun way

[@katevenhorst1723]

Love this idea! Such a fun challenge. Also, for anyone watching this going “writing isn’t that hard, she did this in 7 mins and it’s already really good.” She’s a professional. It’s taken her years to hone her craft and it only looks “easy” because she’s SO GOOD she makes it look easy.

[@voldemortsshampoo4551]

I don't think people realise how little 7 minutes is to write a whole scene, even a very short one. You have to spot the right moments to introduce conflict and build up exposition and write dialogue in ways that feel natural, and on top of that you have to make it interesting, coherent and entertaining. I can barely write a page in 10 minutes

[@MrParkerman6]

The word Professional just means you are regularly paid to do something. Has nothing to do sith level of talent or skill or craft, but yes-This woman has all of those.

[@galaxymoonlqght3732]

No she wrote pacif uprising which is considered not to be remembered at all due to how bad it was and she wrote Jurassic world 3 which nobody liked and got the worst rating out of the franchise

[@beerbung]

okay but nobody talked about that cool software she's using and that is definitely not wordpad

[@andrewbabbans]

That's probably Final Draft ;)

[@beerbung]

@@andrewbabbans heyy thanks!

[@beerbung]

@@andresartes ooh okay thank you! i thought movie scripts are made in microsoft word, silly me

[@anonymousstout4759]

Any other options for Windows user?

[@Lenak_]

@@anonymousstout4759 Celtx is available on Windows

[@Wasteman365]

Asks if Glenn has one or two Ns *Leaves with one N*

[@vapeangel2953]

The Idiot my OCD didn’t like that 😂

[@Karolynmariee]

I was looking for this comment😫

[@praisy2730]

😂

[@penelopekessell4154]

The kind of chaotic energy I wish I had the boldness and confidence for.

[@stine2174]

Thats feel me aggressive

[@TakingLosses]

The way she was pulling ideas out of thin air was one thing, but then her confidence to just keep rolling with it instead of debating whether it was right choice or not was incredible. It definitely displayed the difference between a professional and an amateur.

[@Hello-hello-hello456]

Well if you've been paid for it and made a career in Hollywood, you'd have more confidence too

[@Kiko-px8hu]

That’s how you get a bunch of mid.

[@cesruhf2605]

yup and she is the amateur

[@rabdizzle_]

Did anyone get a little anxious when she was close to running out of time, too?

[@karimkopra]

it say 7 min the video time 26 min i did alot of things in those 24 min but watching this entire video was not one of those things.. THANK GOD

[@AlexBsSecret]

actually this is something most humans are confronted with in their jobs: DEADLINES.

[@liilybuug]

Rabia i was anxious when she first started typing

[@franciscomagalhaes5812]

I dont think the time was real, there were lots of jumpcuts.

[@WelmoedTenDoor]

This was a really fantastically edited and fun video. It was so interesting to watch and Emily's comments/sidenotes really made everything what was happening clear to me, even though I know totally nothing of screenwriting. Thanks Vanity Fair, would love to see this concept in other videos!

[@PopBubbleWrap]

Even an experienced writer takes half an hour of thought to do up seven minutes of writing. This really shows the (rushed) thought process behind things that are sometimes taken for granted or forgotten. Do continue this valuable series, would love to see more of this!

[@daysgobye]

Not if the writer is inspired to write. It just pours out.

[@j.j.juggernaut9709]

@@daysgobye not true. Sure, motivation creates awesome scenes in your head in a split second but you still need to think long and hard to make those scenes add up logically without plotholes and actually put them down on paper in an order that makes sense.

[@theaddictofgaming9174]

"Can you put your hands up, sir?" The politest police ever, lol.

[@batman5796]

Guy: indeed sir i can Police: thank ya very much mr *proceeds to take out his gun and point it at him*

[@krabbykat9918]

@@batman5796 hahahah

[@DorianVlog]

You should really keep this type of videos, I love when screenwriters and more "hidden" jobs of the film industry get some of the spotlight. It was very entertaining and would definetely watch more.

[@NovaNinjaHD]

Can we get one where instead of a screen writer making a scene for a script, its an author making a scene that would be in a book? I would love this

[@CoffeeFlight]

Yes, this please!

[@VioletMoony]

YESSS

[@twinicebear775]

That would be amazing, this should have more likes!

[@xoaischilling]

Agreed!

[@hammerbro2005]

Noodle Lover that would help me so much with my books

[@sharonho754]

I want a series on her. Please do a series on her finishing this movie 🍿 .

[@singtalklaughli8999]

Ugh, yes please 😩❤️

[@abbynvegas]

666th like

[@Arrdei]

Yessss totally, great ideea Sharon

[@tylerdahms2986]

This is actual really useful for anyone struggling with writing a screenplay. It's not often people get a chance to see a professional actually performing under pressure and explaining what's going on. I feel like this will help a lot of people, especially those visual learners.

[@humzaeffendi1952]

As an aspiring writer I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video

[@ferriseemrie6084]

Humza Effendi best of luck to u !! Writing is so interesting but yet so hard

[@Skylarthahoff]

AGREED

[@katecarpenter6499]

SAME

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

Film writer of writer/author. Because if the latter, i completely agree

[@Arrynek01]

If you are talking Writer Writer, not a movie writer, this is almost completely worthless to you.

[@dunsbar2]

as an aspiring screenwriter, i would love to see more of these!

[@bycecelia6633]

If you find more videos, let me know!

[@jazeliza97]

Same

[@ceruleansummer3723]

:) Same

[@rajameenakshisubramanian9834]

What tool is she using to write?

[@devonhitchens4804]

@@rajameenakshisubramanian9834 Look at top the comment: FinalDraf11. There's a 30 day free trail.

[@pseudomalandro]

Maybe you should get filmmakers to make these screenplays come to life on a budget. Is like the same video, focused on other job 👀

[@toonieblue]

lordmj25 YESSS!!!!

[@OldSchoolDudeGaming]

Seven minutes is not enough time to bring this to life lmfao.

[@pseudomalandro]

OSD is not exactly the same video, obviously seven minutes is not enough

[@maocharlisme]

I'm sure Vanity Fair has the money... I'm not quite sure if they're willing to throw it over the table like that.

[@loganmccann9241]

lordmj25 1000th like. Yw

[@LaShawnMcGeeJr]

this is actually one of the coolest things on vanity fair if im being honest. I think the timer is stressing me out more than it is stressing her out hahah

[@Arowrath]

Every screenwriting book I have ever read: NEVER USE PARENTHETICALS OR ELLIPSIS!!!!! Incredibly successful screenwriter in this video: I love using parentheticals and ellipsis because they save room.

[@mackradical]

One thing I've learned about screenwriting...there are almost no "formatting" rules that can't be broken for a good reason!

[@nonono9194]

The one and only rule: write a good story -- the rest is distraction

[@wheeinsheight]

@@mackradical exactly!

[@daysgobye]

Incredibly successful lol

[@RonaldWeasleysWife]

rockmanman Is she not? Genuinely asking

[@alicexma]

She clearly loves what she does and that’s amazing

[@charlizemcdaniel]

vanity fair’s editing, video ideas, and whole production level never fails to amuse me. it’s always 100% and so fun to watch

[@chariotmyth]

2:22 "Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick"

[@1Chasg]

Lol

[@MrParkerman6]

That's not what she said, dumbass.

[@dualberetta2755]

Ask that to Tarantino

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

@@MrParkerman6 you ever heard of joke? Well this is one of them.

[@Linalinalane]

PLEASE continue this series and do this with Phoebe Waller Bridge!!! The woman is a genius. A glimpse into her writing process would be a gift to all writers and creatives out here. Plus she's hilarious.

[@kileymcdonnel6705]

Omg I’d love to see this

[@magsundgot]

Yes!! 🤩

[@Kiwimarauder]

Great idea

[@poisonivyy6954]

she did such an amazing job within minutes , imagine what she can do with hours of free time and hardwork!!!

[@clairedex]

Apparently one of the worst action movies of the decade, Pacific Rim Uprising. Though in fairness there isn't much room for creative freedom in such a high budget boardroom-bred movie, and the script wasn't the major flaw there.

[@MetalCharlo]

*imagine what she can do with hours of free time and hardwork!!!* Pacific Rim Uprising lmaooo

[@raindropsneverfall]

@@clairedex • Pacific Rim Uprising has three other writers attached to it: DeKnight, Kira Snyder and T.S. Nowlin.

[@nnnnnn496]

She did. It's called Pacific rim not much of a Movie imo.

[@alalalala57]

@@clairedex Pacific Rim Uprising was pretty fun.

[@NeilStevensFilms]

Can you do more of these? This was a fascinating insight into a professional screenwriters thought process.

[@armanaryan4663]

When she said "safe cracker" I thought she meant a snack that was okay to eat. I... I just...

[@quashimaisaac4090]

You are not alone😔me too

[@MrParkerman6]

It means her safety Net (go to).

[@Vampyr787]

"Suddenly the Blue Police Box appears", that's how you include The Doctor in a scene.

[@katecarpenter6499]

I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING, LMAO

[@reeyabedi5400]

OMG SAME!

[@im_mia5864]

This was weirdly intense and I love how into. It she was

[@deadasian23]

turn this into a series where you challenge different screenwriters to write a scene.

[@rygeanpursues6965]

like 39 clues, the novel series.

[@claudiamanta1943]

Splendid idea 😊 But not for me. It causes my brain to be like a microwave oven in which popcorn is being made 😂 With different flavours. And colours.

[@frenstcht]

POLICE 1: "What's that in your jacket?" GLENN: "Yer mom."

[@pipsushi]

Police 1: *surprise Pikachu face*

[@ArjunKumar-rw8qd]

Or it could be- POLICE 1: "What's that in your pocket?" GLENN: "Nothing. I'm just really happy to see you."

[@frenstcht]

@@ArjunKumar-rw8qd LOL!

[@MrParkerman6]

Is that a Banana 🍌 in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

[@thatwaslithe3849]

We going comedy now 😭

[@stranged4139]

Title: writes a scene in 7 mins Video: is 26 mins long Edit: I enjoy any minute I get to watch Vanity Fair, it wasn't even meant negatively lol

[@thehydronater7628]

17 minutes if you add the rest. And even then it was edited clearly so the counter was effectively pointless as any amount of time could've passed while she did this.

[@vincentjohnflorio]

Easy to understand sped up to 1.25, too, so there's a version that's 20 mins =)

[@daysgobye]

@@thehydronater7628 yeah, if seemed heavily edited too.

[@jessica-mh3os]

"we need to add the Doctor in this scene!" *mind immediately jumps to doctor who*

[@BabyItsSunny]

*minds jumps to Doctor Strange*

[@TENACize]

The Doctor grabs Hayleys hand and says "run."

[@maryianna912]

@@TENACize Haley glimpses the SONIC SCREWDRIVER in his pocket

[@MistahUnknown]

Is there a doctor in the house ?

[@WRONGWAYGOBACK2]

@@BabyItsSunny lol Marvel fan

[@ewokrider2001]

THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING, PLEASE BRING MORE SCREEN WRITERS

[@catherineheathcliff9025]

"He could have a radioactive chinchilla in his jacket..." 😂😂😂😂

[@MrParkerman6]

....or he's just happy to see her!!!

[@claudiamanta1943]

@@MrParkerman6😂

[@vickey111]

I really like seeing a young female screenwriter. I don't know why, but I always imagine screenwriters as older Steven King looking guys. (which is also fine, but shes a little easier for me to relate to)

[@dylanpearson9480]

Anyone can write it's the story that matters!

[@Macmittens411]

Who cares if she's a female?

[@anvy2000]

@@Macmittens411 Probably people doesn't care, but it inspires @Vickey so just let her be imo

[@connorphilipp]

@hisc 2141 Hollywood is pretty sexist, racist etc, so it makes sense she'd say this

[@homiebob6160]

*stephen king

[@briannajanes3469]

I've been doing development and story analysis for seven years. This is how you spot a pro.

[@bejewled]

No one asked

[@Noname-o4c1p]

@@bejewled no one asked for your comment either yet here we are, get yourself a new joke

[@claudiamanta1943]

@@Noname-o4c1p😂

[@tankhuncarps]

When a 7 minutes script is better than Got ssn 8.

[@xxTVDTwilighterxx]

panda pon that’s because character arcs weren’t ruined and/or erased in a short span of time lolll

[@pjetrs]

@@xxTVDTwilighterxx came for this haha

[@natedoggg2002]

Savage! 😂

[@purona2500]

I mean... Writer : Pacific Rim Uprising

[@salamence3266]

HhahhahHhaahaaahha

[@cruelsummer3021]

it's so cool how i can literally see the scene she's writing play out in my head

[@fooolsun4917]

When i first saw the lenght of the video i thought that it was too long and i wasn't planing to watch it all, and when it finished i was shocked because i was so invested, time went flying! Such an interesting video.

[@mycollegeshirt]

I've looked everywhere for a live writing session, animators do it artists do it, game programmers do it, but writers, of any kind rarely go through their process on youtube, they tell you about it, but never actually just show you. So valuable.

[@awesomeme39083]

omg, how she desribed how to construct the story was beautiful! 1:14

[@acceptfilms9415]

Her process of saying yes to the majority of her ideas and then riding that wave is truly inspiring.

[@bluebull852]

This was actually more helpful, than most of the online accessible "writing lessons". Thanks

[@DollarDude]

*Scarlett Johansson* as Haley *Liam Neeson* as Glenn *Stephen Merchant* as the voice of Arnaut

[@CalebRTM]

who we getting to direct this?

[@fritzer7026]

@@CalebRTM Ridley Scott

[@fridaber6069]

@Dollar Dude as casting director

[@garageman2236]

you forgot peter dinklage

[@nathaniaamarissa5398]

benedict cumberbatch as the doctor?

[@notanundesirable]

Emily Carmichael: I can write a scene in seven minutes! Sonic movie writers: we can write a whole movie in seven minutes while on every drug known to mankind

[@mariamuhareb1438]

Bee movie*

[@Azire]

Then Spiderverse came along... so hey 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@JohnyJohnatanJohnson]

@Ranveer N *I hate this*

[@hirjeta2674]

@@JohnyJohnatanJohnson i read this at 17:32

[@NoahAI-kw4nn]

​@@mariamuhareb1438 🤡☕

[@nikkinixon8417]

screenwriters don’t get half the credit they deserve for what they do

[@MrParkerman6]

Nope!

[@paultapiawan1729]

That's the bussines in what they are involved. The present something that can be shaped for anyone director, actores in some cases etc

[@feyia.8046]

Factual.

[@FrankWeaver]

This got be one of the best KZbin videos of 2019, so much insight on the writing process. I want to watch more!

[@mythospolybius9772]

May I suggest a revision to your last sentence? Because you've already told the reader that you believe it is the best of YT 2019, don't you think saying 'I want to watch more!' Is redundant and already implied? I would recommend to trim the sentence or instead reach for involvement of the reader by asking 'who else wants to see more?' This question bounces off the redundancy in a playful and engaging way. Regardless, what I just typed is mostly satire. Enjoy!

[@tiffy_loves]

Another Username 😂 you nailed it

[@IshanAli]

This is actually such a interesting video

[@laafirez8580]

Ishan Ali do u live online you’re everywhere 😂

[@Rienebiene]

@@laafirez8580 ikr

[@beatbyclay]

Omg I see you on every video I swear. I stan

[@faithchrist6473]

The keyboard sounds are satisfying

[@KING-ri2vs]

Yesss 😌

[@CharlesDanielCharly]

Jurassic World 3 and pacific rim uprising…not a great start to a presentation 😅😂

[@madibreeze]

they should’ve had people act it out, that would’ve been amazing

[@starchy101]

Nice to know A-list screenwriters also make typos. That feel comforting!!!

[@The_Guy_You_Love_To_Hate]

Honestly, everybody makes typos. Especially when you are under time pressure or you have many stuff you want to write and you get enthusiastic and start typing quickly (which means less, carefully). :P In the end, typos are mistakes that can be easily corrected once the script is done, so it's not that big of a deal if you misplace a letter or a space here and there...

[@JimBobe]

I would NOT consider her an A-list writer

[@jennhoff03]

Typos are inevitable. I'm absolutely gobsmacked that she doesn't know how to use commas or basic punctuation! I honestly thought that was a necessary prerequisite to being a professional writer. I guess now we have the technology that can fill it in for you. In any case, her creativity is equally amazing. I'm so impressed with how quickly she came up with the ideas and crafted a very interesting scene out of it. It was fascinating.

[@hexyko4850]

Typos are normal.

[@numericalhorror185]

Jim Bob she’s involved in some of the biggest films of the 2010s so I think she’s doing pretty okay for herself

[@jessica4656]

today i learned that there are different word processors for screenwriters which is cool

[@MAM-nm6lq]

Jessica Nguyen what are they ?

[@ayushsaud]

@@MAM-nm6lq I'm a student so, I use an older version of Celtx. You can download it for free in both mac and windows. Its a really great tool if you are into writing scripts.

[@MAM-nm6lq]

Ayush Saud thanks

[@ayushsaud]

@@MAM-nm6lq You're welcome 😊

[@tiiye]

this is who i thought i was at 14 writing fanfiction at 1am on a school night

[@rabdizzle_]

20:51 Ah, yes. Everyone's favourite character. *Halehy.*

[@makatron]

She's the heart of the stoyr 😂

[@karannagwekar7048]

Sounds like a great sci-fi name tbh.

[@pedrosevero8377]

Many don’t know this, but the pacific rim: uprising script was done in 7 minutes

[@retroplus1664]

REALLY?

[@JoseGarcia-ki3vk]

Pedro Severo is that why the movie was bad

[@OrangeWhale100]

HAH

[@thisisfakegucci]

LMFAOOOO

[@brandenmanuel2037]

LOL! 😂

[@JustineSHarrison]

if the character undergoes pain the amount they flinch tells you what kind of character they are AND what kind of movie it is. Wow really great! Thanks :D

[@JM-zo2so]

I can't get enough of this video, still revisiting a year later. More like this would be amazing!!!!

[@tyjoseph7343]

As a screenwriter myself, I love this challenge/technique. I think it would be a great exercise for newer writers in the field to learn what's important in a script and what isn't. I am surprised you guys used Final Draft 11 though, I mean its a great software, but given its price, I would've thought you guys would've just used Celtx, which offers 90% of Final Draft's functionality, for essentially free.

[@zacharytabelin3687]

I mean she is a hollywood screenwriter and I assume a member of WAG.... it's like an investment for her profession like a graphic designer and photoshop, engineer and AutoCAD etc

[@claudiamanta1943]

Pen and paper do it for me. It gives me time to savour it, all. 😌

[@jasontoddsthighholsters4168]

Im actually watching something entertaining and learning at the same time yes vanityfair i see u.

[@azchspop3080]

This gives me anxiety just watching her being timed and watching her typing speed. Too many backspaces

[@boserobinson7500]

hey, I just filmed a video about the dos and dont's of screenwriting in Hollywood! I think you would enjoy it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfKZoKipM6NsK8

[@reedsawyer5704]

Okay, first of all, Emily is a CREATIVE. I LOVE that. Her mind is always working, and she takes a note and vastly improves upon her original concept. I love the way that her mind works. Bravo, Emily. Bravo.

[@emmalane1689]

I love how they're focusing on the actual talent behind the movies instead of the actors

[@erikebrothers]

This is my screenwriting lesson for the day, thank you vanity fair, I'll see yall on the other side of the camera soon, much love

[@Lospollos24]

Michael Erike lmao “for the day” it shouldn’t be a hassle it should be a passion... doesn’t sound too good for you

[@erikebrothers]

@@Lospollos24 your logic doesn't make sense since the statement "for the day" is neither negative or positive, simply neutral. Good luck learning the English language bro 😂😂 God bless.

[@Lospollos24]

Michael Erike good luck learning how to comprehend words dumbass

[@Lospollos24]

I’m actually working on a story as we speak rn 🤣 That’s why my vocabulary excels yours, cause I have a better understanding of the English language then you do that’s why I’m able to write so much... 🤦‍♂️dumbass

[@alinacalm]

but rn you're on neither side of the camera tho...

[@Amy_Dunn]

As a screenwriter, I love this, there needs to be more of these!

[@danvargas7065]

0:10 This didn't age well.

[@hollowedhope]

This is GOLD for an aspiring screenwriter. Supplied helpful information in ways 100 videos on the subject wouldn't be able to convey. I'd like to see more of this. AND i'm in love.

[@mockeryoffortuna1071]

She looks like a mix of Bridgit Mendler and Winona Ryder

[@abbytimbs1039]

Omg yes

[@hexyko4850]

More Bridgit than Winona though.

[@JohnLondon1990]

@@abbytimbs1039 Odd to read this as I was imagining Winona Ryder as the character Haley the whole time.

[@saraaaaa9803]

she is gorgeous

[@MrParkerman6]

Looks absolutely nothing like Winona Ryder.

[@celesteparler5964]

Y'all I fell asleep to the typing sounds instead of studying for my AP tests.

[@alaaye5237]

Same 😂

[@areyoustillwatching8918]

Fun fact, this is how they wrote season 8 of Game of Thrones.

[@MrParkerman6]

It's How The Twilight books and movies were written too.

[@kate88881000]

This felt like 5 minutes! Am I the only one who wouldn't mind sitting there and watching her write a full feature screenplay? It's so so helpful! Thank you so much for this video!

[@claudiamanta1943]

Why don’t you write a screenplay about an alien telepathically watching a human writing a screenplay, describing how the alien world is being transformed in real time because of it thanks to/ due to it?

[@popskiptea8707]

I can’t believe how much she wrote in 10 minutes. I stare at my blank screen for about 3 days before a single word drops.

[@GretSeat]

This seems like it could be a great series! You have a writer type up a scene under time constraints. Next video you have the casting directors do a one day audition sequence to get the characters, and show us quickly what goes through their heads, and why they do the choices they do to get the actors they want. Next a director takes the script, and story boards it, or whatever they do before shooting. And then they try to use time constraints to put together this scene in one afternoon! Then editors take the scene and finalize it! It would be amazing!

[@carlosdiaz7573]

The screenwriter has the most terrifying job in all the process of filmmaking: the writer has to face the empty page