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There are technical differences between a play and a screenplay. Amadeus has set you on a good path. The, often overlooked, important difference between a play and screenplay is the required loca...

posted 5y ago by Surtsey‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Surtsey‭ · 2019-12-08T13:12:06Z (about 5 years ago)
There are technical differences between a play and a screenplay. Amadeus has set you on a good path.

The, often overlooked, important difference between a play and screenplay is the required location discipline. A director may move cameras at any point to any location but there is only ONE stage.

Subsequently, if you were writing a play: "Emigrating to the New World."

ACT ONE: In the current family home.

ACT TWO: Aboard the ship for the long journey.

ACT THREE: In their shiny new home.

The above play would require TWO scene changes. You cannot switch back and forth between locations.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2019-11-03T13:03:59Z (about 5 years ago)
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