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Lucy Scher, The Script Factory Director
READING SCREENPLAYS - THE SCRIPT FACTORY'S BOOK
Wed, 9 Nov 2011
Back in 1999, Lucy Scher pioneered the first training course for script readers. Since then The Script Factory has built a worldwide reputation for teaching workshops on how to effectively analyse screenplays.
The teaching has been constantly updated and evolved in line with industry practice over the last ten years and we are delighted to announce that all the research and thinking that Lucy and the rest of the Script Factory's training team have done has now culminated in a book.
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Articles
Do you believe in love...?
The success of all cinematic love stories depends on the audience believing that the characters should be together. Our Diploma in Script Development, taught in partnership with the NFTS, is currently training the next generation of script developers. This year's students have been asked to explore the various ways to get audiences on-side, looking at a range of filmic love stories. Student Charlotte Biermann came up trumps.
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Reviews
The King's Speech
Bringing to light a little-known true story from the byways of the British royal family, has made this period drama a surprise box-office success and an awards-season favourite, but why should we care so much that King George VI masters his speech impediment? Trevor Johnston takes a close look at David Seidler’s screenplay, and discovers the dramatic potential and readymade story structure inherent in the doctor-patient relationship. Spoilers ahead, as we enter the consulting room…
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