Introduction to Film Screenwriting

Author: Wang Liu
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: This book is a specialized monograph on the fundamental theories of film scriptwriting written by Professor Wang Liu and others from the Beijing Film Academy. It serves as an official textbook for the film academy. The book is divided into seven chapters: Writing for the Screen, Materials, Themes, and Characterization - The Core of Film Scriptwriting, The Plot of Film Scriptwriting, The Structure of Film Scriptwriting, The Language of Film Scriptwriting, and Re-creation - Film Adaptation. The author provides systematic discussions in each chapter, incorporating new achievements in modern film scriptwriting theory and creative practice, making it both academic and enlightening. This book is an excellent reference for those aspiring to engage in film and television scriptwriting, as well as a foundational theoretical textbook for students in higher education institutions and film enthusiasts.