Introduction to Screenwriting for Film
First act: the approach
A course by Daniel Monedero, Screenwriter and Author
About the video: First act: the approach
Overview
“In this lesson we will begin to create the basic structure of the story by focusing on the introduction of the character, the trigger of the story and its first twist.”
In this video lesson Daniel Monedero addresses the topic: First act: the approach, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Screenwriting for Film. Learn to write a professional screenplay for your next movie project, from the initial idea to its synopsis and characters.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we'll explore structuring the first act of our story. known as the setup. This part includes the character introduction. the inciting incident. and the first plot twist. Before diving into crafting our first act. let's revisit the paradigm's structure to ensure we have a solid foundation for our storytelling That's what we observed when discussing the fundamental components of the guide. Notice how the framework splits into three distinct sections: initiation—where you establish your setup; progression—or development. where things start to unfold; and finally. resolution—the...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Screenwriting for Film
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Film, Video & TV, Script, Writing
Daniel Monedero
A course by Daniel Monedero
Daniel Monedero began his career working on some of the most successful and long-running TV shows in Spain, such as Siete Vidas and Aída. Since then, he has also collaborated as a freelance screenwriter on other series, including Buscando el Norte and Pequeñas Coincidencias, and has written screenplays for films such as Perdiendo el Este and La pequeña Suiza. His most recent film, A mil kilómetros de la Navidad, was released in over 50 countries on Netflix in 2021, ranking among the top five most-watched movies on the platform globally that same year.
In addition to his screenplays, Daniel has written short story collections like Manual de jardinería (para gente sin jardín) and Volar a casa, and has published more than a dozen children's books, some of which, most notably Hipólito el Hipnotizador, have also been published in Mexico. When he's not writing, he shares his knowledge and expertise by teaching narrative and screenwriting workshops.
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