CJBianco
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Jul 21, 2004, 2:39 PM
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Re: [tenaciousd44] My pulp fiction- style short
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Hello and congrats on the decision to write a short. They're oh so much fun! =)
"I am writing a Pulp Fiction styled short movie and I was wondering what people think of my idea."
Here's a tip on scriptwriting: Don't refer to it as "Pulp Fiction styled". The more you say this (aloud or in your mind), the more you will unconsciously try to emulate the original film. Instead, refer to it as something like a "non-linear storyline". This frees your mind a bit to be more creative.
"This story intertwines five stories in about twenty minutes. The stories are told through short clips that are jumbled up, leaving the viewer to try to piece everything together."
But what's the story? You've given me an editing structure. Who are these people? What do they want? Do they know each other? How are they connected?
If you're looking for a good source for short plot, you could do worse than to read anything by O. Henry. He's famous for the short story with a "twist" ending.
"My hope is that people would like to watch it several times."
That's what EVERYONE (scriptwriters/actors/directors/etc) hopes. =)
Good Luck,
Chris =)
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