SCRIPT TREATMENT

Writing the treatment for a film is one of the most important parts of the process as it forces you to articulate your full story in a clear and concise manner. Before starting your screenplay, the treatment serves as a roadmap. After completing your screenplay, the treatment acts as a selling document for producers.

Check out the various elements below to learn more:

LECTURE - Film Genres

Click the VIEW LECTURE button below to access the powerpoint presentation on film genres.

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WATCH - What Are Treatments?

Dr. Ken Atchity overviews what a Film Treatment is. Click the WATCH NOT button to view.

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WATCH - The Purpose of Treatments

Producer Shane Stanley talks over the purpose of the treatment and the ways in which writers can use them. Click the WATCH NOT button to view.

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READ - Star Wars Treatment

Click the READ NOW button to check out the original treatment by George Lucas for Star Wars.

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REVIEW - Treatment Checklist

Click the READ NOW button to see a list of items to consider before starting your screenplay.

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WRITE - Screenplay Outline

Use the following form to brainstorm and articulate the beginning, middle and end of your final screenplay. Click the WRITE NOW button to begin.

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