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26 Short Screenplays for Independent Filmmakers, Vol. 1 [Paperback]

M. Robert Turnage (Author), Sam Lotfi (Illustrator), Cal Slayton (Cover Design)
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January 27, 2010
26 Short Screenplays for Independent Filmmakers is a collection of creative commons, open source screenplays for independent filmmakers to use to hone their film making skills or to build their portfolios. Each script has a cinematic task (such as create a montage or showcase an actress) associated with it as well as a story and dialogue. More information can be found at www.26screenplays.com.

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About the Author

M. Robert Turnage is a consultant and writer based in Dallas, TX. He managed a video store for several years and served on the board of the Dallas Screenwriter's Association. He is very fond of movies and will not judge you for loving Pretty Woman.

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  • Paperback: 280 pages
  • Publisher: 26 Screenplays (January 27, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0972308628
  • ISBN-13: 978-0972308625
  • Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 1 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #352,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Many authors review their own books, but they do it in a sneaky way so you can't really tell the author is writing the review. Not in this case. I am openly acknowledging that I wrote this book and that this book merits five starts because, to put it bluntly, this book changed my life. It could potentially change yours as well.
This book contains 26 short film project scripts released under the Creative Commons Attribution license. All you have to do is put the appropriate credits on your film, and your obligation to the copyright holders is complete. If you make money off your film, you pay no licensing fee. If you expand one of these scripts into a feature film, more power to you. If somehow you are able to take one of these script ideas and manage to turn it into a reality television show, then, by golly, you deserve everything you get.
The 26 short film project scripts are classified as follows:
-Monologue 1
-Monologue 2
-Dialogue 1
-Dialogue 2
-The Public Service Announcement (PSA)
-Pseudo-Documentary Style 1
-Pseudo-Documentary Style 2
-Showcasing Two Actors
-The Meet Cute Scene
-The Silent Film
-The Dining Scene
-The Car Chase
-The Bank Robbery
-The Montage
-The Party Scene
-The Long Single Take
-The Meta Film
-Showcase an Actor
-Showcase an Actress
-Science Fiction Short
-Animated Short
-The Dramatic Short
-The Therapy Short
-The Horror Short
-The Satirical Short
-The High-Concept Short
Each of these projects have cast lists and setting lists. They also have ideas for customizing the script or tweaking it to match your resources. Some scripts even have storyboards to help you visualize the movie.
This is a great book for someone who wants to try experimenting with film making or for a professional who wants to expand his or her portfolio. It is well worth it.
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This is a brilliantly helpful tool for aspiring screenwriters, actors, and especially directors. It allows artists to practice their craft and flex their creativity. Plus the scripts are a great deal of fun to read and imagine as films. I love my copy.
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