How to Write a Script for a Film

How to write a script for a film is our main goal for this video. This video which is titled How to Write a Script for a Film is the first video as part of the complete film production guide on Africa Amaze channel. Kindly do watch the other videos in this playlist which include: how to shoot a dialogue scene and how to edit a dialogue scene in other the get the most out of this series.
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[@africaamaze]

Thanks for your feedback Chris. You're way too kind. Thank you

[@bolanletoki9028]

This is all I needed to know about script writing... Thank you so much for this great knowledge. ❤

[@africaamaze]

I'm glad it was helpful 🙏

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[@Brozizz]

Pleases what is the name of the scrip software ????????????

[@africaamaze]

@@Brozizz The name is Celt Text

[@Lunsiry1995]

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[@gladcentamaka841]

Can someone use final draft in writing script?

[@africaamaze]

@@gladcentamaka841 Yes, Final Draft is one of the best screenwriting out there

[@nighatnaz8570]

Excellent video

[@africaamaze]

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[@giftnwaeze5710]

ive been writing since i was 9,but i never know how to write a script/screenplay. And then, after 10yrs,i came across this channel ,im so glad....i have so many stories now ,just to make them a screenplay.....thanks junior

[@africaamaze]

Most welcome. I'm glad the video was helpful. I hope you're subscribed because I have new videos on script writing coming soon

[@oritsejolomisanedun7041]

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[@seiduraffiu1159]

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[@africaamaze]

Most welcome 🙏. I appreciate your kind words

[@ras0035]

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[@africaamaze]

Thanks for the support as always. What kind of video will you like to see in this series of write, shoot and edit?

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[@africaamaze]

Most welcome. I'm glad it was helpful

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[@africaamaze]

Thanks so much sir. I am glad the video was helpful. Thanks for your kind words

[@lindaa9762]

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I'm blessed and humbled at the same time by your kind gesture. Thanks so much for watching

[@tlhaleffoharris9279]

I was watching 'how to shoot a film in one camera" video and you suggested this one then i had to come and look for it so i suggest you tag other relevant videos under your vid in that way we transcend frmo one to another easily. Great content nonetheless, very informative, keep it up brother.

[@africaamaze]

Great inputs. Thanks very much for your feedback. That shall be incorporated. Thanks

[@lealee2978]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@africaamaze]

Thank so much for your feedback. What else would you want to see on this channel to help make this series of videos for the next few weeks?

[@lealee2978]

@@africaamaze Well you don't really have to take this suggestion but me and a lot of others have problems with creativity and inspiration. Starting a project and losing interest half way, having characters and an idea for a story but now knowing how to turn a rough idea into a whole film, and dealing with creativity block constantly. It might be interesting to see your tips to push creativity and deal with discouragement if you have any. Thank you!

[@africaamaze]

@@lealee2978 Well noted. I will definitely make a video on that. You will be seeing a video on that soon when we're done with the how to write, shoot and edit series. Just keep your fingers crossed and I shall make sure to directly address it to you. Thanks for your support.

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@@lealee2978 kindly check out the video that you requested for. We have finally made that video.
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[@user-hn8wr4ky8p]

Man I have no I dea before but now I know something
I had a lot of ideas but I don't know how to write scripts

[@africaamaze]

Great. I'm glad the video was helpful

[@VJ-ne6um]

This video is great, the way how you explained makes it easy to understand. Could you make a video on color correction / color grading? How to apply it? Do each scene need to have the same color settings? Etc. Thank you again.

[@africaamaze]

Well noted. I will definitely consider making a video on that

[@VJ-ne6um]

@@africaamaze Thank you, that would be great. Oh, one more thing what screenwriting software did you use for this tutorial?

[@gladcentamaka841]

Thanks so much for sharing bro. But please when do introduce things like, cut to,jump cut to, camera positions, C U.s, beats, v.o, off camera etc in script writing. Thanks

[@africaamaze]

It actually depends of what you are writing. But in terms of where to put it, all screen writing software's have positions were transitions, camera description and many others can be inserted

[@favourEde-bq9ot]

Thank you so much for this piece, please what is the "shots and text” for?

[@africaamaze]

It's for describing the type of shots you want the DOP to take

[@substancespace2380]

Thankyou very much this video was really helpful to me.
But I don't understand when you said a scene must take 2 ages

[@substancespace2380]

2pages

[@africaamaze]

These are art conventions but are not cast in stone. Fell free to write your scene as long or short as you want it

[@substancespace2380]

@@africaamaze Thankyou so much

[@africaamaze]

Most welcome

[@ceciliavincent3098]

Wow! You deserve a reward on this .well explained ❤

[@africaamaze]

Thanks for your kind words ❤. I'm glad it was helpful

[@alphomecsfilms1118]

Welldone, please what are the names of the Software that you can recommend for me for Movie Script typing, beginner and professional Software. Thanks.

[@africaamaze]

I recommend Celtx

[@StellaAnuotv]

Thanks for sharing sir. Please at what point should I use ( cont'd)
Again where in particular should I put o.c,v.o and o.s

[@africaamaze]

Cont'd happens when you finish a dialogue and add a description in between. Because of the break, it's important to add Cont'd to specify that it's still the same person talking

[@africaamaze]

O.S is a camera description. V.O has to do with voice

[@Briandeodaily]

I’m not too late I believe

[@africaamaze]

You are not late at all bro! there is always more to learn and more to come soon

[@nchegharirepentance6679]

Please
We writing in a note
How do we started the name of the movie?

[@alfredgwill]

Hi man u at legit

[@africaamaze]

Yeah. Sure

[@Bengulla]

Good morning sir

[@africaamaze]

Good day sir

[@Bengulla]

Thank you so much for this video sir

[@Bengulla]

But sir am not understanding something sir. I don't know how we can talk about this

[@tazongdoriane31]

Thanks very much sir... Please i have question you set we can give the script to someone like a friend who is interested in film making... What if the person steals your ideas after reading??

[@africaamaze]

You need to make sure it's a trusted freind or family

[@raekui]

This has been my concern as well. I tried getting professional help but with no connections, it's tough. I'm more into directing but for the time being I want to script write and create a small project. I have a few nice ideas for different stories but it's not easy with no guide. UA-cam really is a helpful source

[@toiesempire]

please i need mentorship to really get onto this

[@africaamaze]

Sure 👍. Link up with people who have similar passion as you

[@Deonlyveronica]

Please,What does the numbers stand for??
For example, the number 9 that in the bracket in front of " FILBERT"??

[@gwengodfrey3800]

Scene 1 or 2 or 3

[@srupomadhikary1255]

FIRST!!! SCRIPT OR STORY OR ONEPAGE SYNOPSIS???? WHIC ONE I SHOULD START???FOR PITCHING ANY OTT APPS

[@africaamaze]

I personally turn to write a tagline first before the writing process. Unless you're pitching the idea to someone before you even begin writing the script, that is the only time I may choose to have a synopsis. However, I know such synopsis will definitely be altered again at the end because the direction of the film might change during the writing of the actual script

[@inusahcomedygh2942]

Pls is it by force that u should write script before you shoot your scene?

[@africaamaze]

Yes Inusah Comedy Gh. It's important to always have a script. If you don't have the time, it's still important to at least have a written skeletal idea of what you are going to shoot. But it's best practice to write a detailed script. Try that and you will never regret it.

[@ayukcharles8664]

Greetings sir I am Ayuk Killian from Cameroon. I got some couple of scripts and I need an expert like you who have been in the field for long to go through it cuz I have never been in a movie industry before nor submitted a script. Or sir if you wouldn't mind can I talk to you one on one? Coz I Will be highly delighted in you.

[@africaamaze]

Reach out on Instagram let's talk

[@goldtvug256]

What is the differences between a further film and tv show?

[@africaamaze]

please brother, are you asking in terms of script or production dynamics?

[@goldtvug256]

@@africaamaze script

[@goldtvug256]

Is there any app which can help me to write my story on my mobly?

[@africaamaze]

Yes, check out Script. It's the phone version of Celt text

[@user-fg8en2me9n]

hi, i have been writing a short script play, pls how do i sell my script

[@africaamaze]

Unfortunately, it is still talking to people that you can get to sell your scripts

[@Oluwaseyifunmi_Adewole]

What's the name of thee app for the screenplay writing

[@africaamaze]

CeltX

[@StellaAnuotv]

Pls sir in script writing, I'm I permitted to turn another person's story into a screenplay to be acted or is it forbidden by any law?

[@africaamaze]

It's very subjective. You can change the story a little and make it a whole new story. That way you have no problem. However, if you copy word to word, you might run into issues

[@siribabashir233]

Now if I wanted a recup the real seen ie what really happened since Im handling a real sorry

[@africaamaze]

You can use a flashback for that

[@Bengulla]

Please how can I have the software for writing scripts???

[@africaamaze]

Just search on google

[@ras0035]

Please sir can you add the link to download de script software in the description

[@africaamaze]

I have a separate video on that coming soon

[@isamaraka170]

Please sir I have not find the app till now

[@amarachirita133]

Please what is the app to download for script writing?

[@africaamaze]

The app is called Celtx

[@Bengulla]

Greetings sir please I want to send my first ever script to you how can I do that

[@africaamaze]

I no longer accept script reviews because of time constraints at the moment

[@Bengulla]

@@africaamaze OK sir thank you then

[@ChisomFdavid]

Any group for this, so I can join

[@africaamaze]

Not really. However, I have a WhatsApp group which you can follow but, its not about script writing but filmmaking in general.

[@isamaraka170]

I don't know the name of the app but I have not find it

[@africaamaze]

The name is CeltX

[@michaelshongwe9995]

How can i get a script writing software?

[@africaamaze]

A Google search might be very helpful

[@michaelshongwe9995]

Noted with thanks

[@africaamaze]

@@michaelshongwe9995 most welcome sir 🙏

[@gwengodfrey3800]

This video is not clear...its blurry

[@africaamaze]

Please, the video is on script writing not cinematography. Therefore I hope and pray the video is clear in that regard. Than you. You can read the premise in the description.

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[@africaamaze]

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I am a beginner but I think this video will help me develop faster

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For sure man!. Thanks for watching

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