Prof. Juan G. Noblejas

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A treatment is a full exploration of a story. Covers character,
plot, setting, theme; clarifies the intent of the writer.
Can contain character descriptions, a synopsis, or
statements on theme and tone. Attempts to convey the
filmgoing experience through to the story's end; may use
bits of key dialog. Usually more than three pages; average is
seven to twelve... or more.
When a treatment goes past 30 pages (and some can be 80
or more, and include sections of screenplay) a writer might
just as well show the finished script.
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Workshop
Bisogna essere qui “appoggiatori” (“supportifs”). La gente,
per primo, cerca o trova difetti. Qui cerchiamo di aiutarci gli
uni agli altri.
Strategia nella lettura dei lavori degli altri: “cerchiamo le
cose buone” e
vediamo “come si puo’ mettere il resto all’ altezza di quelle
cose buone”.
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Give me a man or a woman who is brilliant, well-read,
experienced, articulate, exhibits kindness, empathy and
exquisite taste, who lacks just one thing -- leadership ability
-- and I'll show you a writer.