ABSTRACT

Screenwriting for micro-budget films can present its own challenges and this book takes the reader through all the considerations that need to be made to write an effective screenplay for a low-budget film.

Drawing on his own experience, case studies from films such as Primer, Coherence and Reservoir Dogs, as well as the perspectives of working screenwriters such as Joe Swanberg and Alex Ross-Perry, Greenberg explores common pitfalls screenwriters face and suggests practical solutions. This book lays the groundworks of the realities of low-budget filmmaking and also talks through the practical aspects, such as story structure and genre considerations. Greenberg makes the process of writing a screenplay for a low-budget film accessible and creative, allowing student and independent filmmakers to tailor their writing for their films.

This book is ideal for aspiring screenwriters, independent filmmakers and students of screenwriting.

chapter |13 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|12 pages

Know your limitations

chapter 2|11 pages

Getting real

chapter 3|10 pages

Write for your producer

chapter 4|16 pages

Screenwriting hacks

chapter 5|21 pages

Story structure

chapter 6|14 pages

Model your feature on a short

chapter 7|8 pages

Genre considerations

chapter 8|14 pages

Case studies

chapter 9|10 pages

Stomping ground

chapter 10|16 pages

Final thoughts