How To Write a Movie Script : How to Develop Plot & Subplot in a Movie Script

Learn how to develop plots and subplots in a movie script in this free screenplay instruction video from our motion picture expert and experienced executive producer. Expert: Ron Becks Bio: Ron Becks has been acting since he was a child. His feature film “1st Testament–CIA Vengance” (2001) and his documentary “Haitian Slave Children– Forgotten Angels (2002)” have won film awards. Filmmaker: Nili Nathan
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24 Responses to “How To Write a Movie Script : How to Develop Plot & Subplot in a Movie Script”

  1. ArturoDabdoub says:

    @doctorw2 But, being good at writting, and having good ideas, have nothing to do with the technical aspects of a script. Ideas, inspiration, has more to do with reading, watching and thinking, than writing. Those who speak too much, listen too little.

    Everyone has their own tools and methods to write about whatever, but the more tools and techniques you can grasp and handle, the easier you’ll find or develop better personal techniques to make what you want, the way you want it.

  2. TheWaynelds says:

    I write my own cartoons for youtube and never once planned it out before hand. i usually get a basic idea of what i want it to be about,write the 1st scene, record voices, and then animate the scene, then plan out the next while im at work or something so i’ll have something ready to contribute when i get home. I kind of like being spontanious with my stories, but i also think it’s a good idea to plan them out like this. I’m going to try it this way for my next episode 7 see how it works.

  3. lornakidd says:

    1) Writing Your First Movie Script
    2) How to Get started
    3) 3 Act Structure
    4) Characters
    5) Movie Script Length
    6) Conflict
    7) Protagonist 8) Supporting Characters
    9) Story Turns
    10) Fire Point
    11) Plot and Subplot 12) Dialogue
    13) Format Action 14) Format Narrative 15) Format Heading 16) Theme Patterns

  4. MtLionProductionz says:

    @Starlight3929 same!!!!!

  5. Starlight3929 says:

    @herogna oh my gosh thats the same thing that I’m doing this summer wow.

  6. herogna says:

    what a brilliant man. me and a frind is making a script this summer and really need helt to get started.

  7. souljalinchen says:

    @jason20021 maybe to late…whatever:
    1) Writing Your First Movie Script 2) How to Get started 3) 3 Act Structure 4) Characters 5) Movie Script Length 6) Conflict 7) Protagonist 8) Supporting Characters 9) Story Turns 10) Fire Point 11) Plot and Subplot 12) Dialogue 13) Format Action 14) Format Narrative 15) Format Heading 16) Theme Patterns

  8. AWEF321 says:

    order of videos
    1) Writing Your First Movie Script 2) How to Get started 3) 3 Act Structure 4) Characters 5) Movie Script Length 6) Conflict 7) Protagonist 8) Supporting Characters 9) Story Turns 10) Fire Point 11) Plot and Subplot 12) Dialogue 13) Format Action 14) Format Narrative 15) Format Heading 16) Theme Patterns

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  10. doctorw2 says:

    if you have natural knack for writing this is a piece of cake but, if you dont have that its going to be hard work for you but, the best thing is to keep writing and writing the more writing you do the better you get the feel of the script and ideas will just spring out of nowhere.

  11. jason20021 says:

    Does anyone know the video order? I want to watch it in sequential order so I get a good understanding. Somebody help me out.

  12. NeilaMarcia says:

    I’m from Brazil and I intend to make a movie. It’s so hard.

  13. LiableShepherd says:

    This guy knows what he’s doing! Great illustration!

  14. Thinbluelinebrat says:

    Straightforward and well presented. Improved lighting and camerawork would really add to your message. Thanks for posting.

  15. the1mann99 says:

    gay

  16. MichaelFrymus says:

    Got a question:
    I have written some of my own scripts but I am not certain on this…

    When you write a script you need to do that action part. When I write the action, how do I know when to start a new line, making a new action paragraph… or how do I know when to continue on in the same paragraph?

    What I have done is every time the camera were to cut to another person/object, I would start a new action paragraph in that scene. Is this correct? Or is the # of action paragraphs make no differ?

  17. DeathToAllReligions says:

    I’ll bet 99% of all high school drama teachers have nothing on the IMDb, and 99% of all Oscar-winning actors would cite their first drama teachers for teaching the ground rules to success.

    Your point is the definition of Epic Fail.

  18. felipooooo5 says:

    something drastic should happen (maybe to a student, or whatever) to make your character to examine and reflect on his misanthropic behaviour. actions and consequences. could be golden :)

  19. itsmebla says:

    SPLENDID

  20. KevinJC1991 says:

    excellent.

  21. permex91 says:

    be honest of my idea

    a story about a new guy in a new high school. he’s a normal kid, though he’s a bit misanthropic and can be a bit of a jerk. the film revolves around him verbally telling off the bigger jerks in his school instead of beating them. however, he starts thinking if he’s a jerk or someone who’s making a difference. it’s about a film about a person who’s trying to figure himself out.

  22. Alphagurl18 says:

    thank you so much you really helped me alot

  23. GBPacor says:

    I always have trouble with the plot.

  24. mangobrew says:

    indiedickheadmoviechannel…..who cares!