1. Film Title- vital for marketing, people
know what they are going to see, also
links into film themes. Juxtaposition
between Smile, which is positive and
bright and then Dawn which relates
to darkness and unknown.
My name- Name of the writer so people
are aware and can contact me and are
aware of how to credit me in the post
credits.
Address, so people
know where to go if
wanting to contact
Contact information- knows how to contact
and reach me, vital for crew or reader if they
want or are further interested
2. Scene Heading- instantly
establishing setting and time
of day, vital information for
the reader as they can picture
the scene.
Transition- How the film starts, fades into
picture, film trope of scene beginning
Action- description of setting,
and overall feel, allows an
idea of atmosphere which is
crucial for the reader
Characters first appearance- two
protagonist, Alex and Lilly
introduced with basic descriptions
of the characters, instantly
establishes and allows connection
from reader early, reader opinion is
vital. Allows reader to picture our
characters which is vital
Dialogue- One on One
conversation between
our characters,
establishes their
relationship instantly to
the reader and actors.
Through this dialogue,
we learn crucial
information such as the
narrative, the informal
speech used tells us
about the maturity and
age of our characters,
along with the
information provided in
the character
descriptions
Parenthetical- action while speaking, makes actor
aware of what to do while speaking, reader knows
tone/mood its being said in
Transition
Action- description of
characters actions and
movements, important for
actors as they know how to
act, and important for
reader to understand the
scene.
3. Character name- allows reader
and actor to know who is
speaking
Transition- Vital for crew to
know how to get to next
scene, informs reader of how
it cuts.
Shot type, Canted shot
establishes an uneasy, eery
feel among the very normal
atmosphere, trope in horror
films, informs crew and
allows reader to picture the
scene clearly
Parenthesis- character action
while speaking, allows reader
further information.
Dialogue, continues to establish
the relationship and behaviours
of our two main characters,
provides details and information
of what's going on to inform the
reader of their potential plans or
interests
Action- moves scene along with
character actions, gives crew and
actors information and it gives
reader information to imagine the
scene
