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Title: there are better books about writing short films out there......
Review: If you purchase this book don't expect to find great inspiration for writing your next short film. Yeah, there's a wealth of information about progression in story telling and the importance of theme/subtext/meaning. However, this book lacks insight on how to write and structure a SHORT film; something it's title more or less promises. To top it off, the chapters are poorly organized and many sections consistently introduce "new" subjects which are nothing more than recycled ideas from previous pages. I'm surprised it's staple in so many classrooms.In lieu of this book I'd recommend "Writing Short Scripts" by William H. Phillips, which contains practical advice drawn from 5 scripts printed within the book--two of which were very successful in the festival circuit. Great book.
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