Tips for Screenwriters: How to Write a Script in 6 Basic Steps:

  Analysing the Duality of Perfect Blue: Dealing with Dissociative Identity Disorder and Losing Sense of Reality Humankind has been living a life of duality since the dawn of civilization; one that is real to themselves and one that is portrayed as a false veneer. Every day, we observe people attempting to fit in as characters in society. Even if we take our own examples, we have been conditioned since our childhood to act or present ourselves in a certain way in front of others. The habit of playing avatars or roles have been instilled into us since the time we took our steps on this planet. Satoshi Kon was a maestro who perfected the portrayal of duality in cinema. Whether in the chaotic 'Paranoia Agent' or the strange 'Paprika,' duality has always been an important motif in Kon's films.  Satoshi Kon's collection of works may appear disparate and indistinguishable from one another, but they all pose the essential question of what it's like to exist in two ...

Tips for Screenwriters: Write a Script in 6 Basic Steps   So, you've decided to develop your own screenplay but aren't sure where to start? Don't worry, I'm here to assist you.    I'll be sharing some of the tips I've learned from my own experience and from other great writers that you may follow before embarking on your glorious journey to become a great screenwriter! Be authentic: While writing your script, think about what you want to say to the viewer. In its totality, your script should reflect 'you.' After all, it’s your story. The biggest thing that you can bring to the industry is ‘you’ yourself, where you are coming from, what your life has been, what is your perspective, what is your point of view. Although, it is true that we are all a bunch of clichés (to some level we think and behave like each other), but holistically we all are different. We are unique. We have our own voices. Use that voice in your script. Many new filmmaker...