Do you know anything about literary artifacts?
Screenplays are the blueprints for some of the most iconic films of our time, but they are much more than just technical documents that guide the filmmaking process. Screenplays are literary artifacts that offer a unique window into the creative process behind the movies we love.
They are a form of literature that combines narrative storytelling with visual storytelling, and they require a mastery of language and structure to effectively communicate a story through the medium of film.
I love studying screenwriting. It’s why I got my MFA from Boston University in Screenwriting and Film Theory. I think there’s a lot to unpack from the art form.
Back when I was in grad school, I met the smartest person I’ve ever encountered. Her name was Marta Armengol-Royo, and she was that kind of genius that would be terrifying if she wasn’t equally as nice and welcoming.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
