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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...
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System
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2019-12-08T13:12:06Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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Surtsey
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2019-12-08T13:12:06Z (almost 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.
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System
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2019-11-03T13:03:59Z (about 5 years ago)
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