“After visiting several film and dramatic writing classes at The Savannah College of Art & Design, I figured I’d share some of the worksheets and documents I use when developing my projects. Download, share, or ignore at your leisure.” JA

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Student Guide to Pitching

Pitching isn't about explaining your plot. It's about performing your story and proving you're the only person to tell it. Here's what you need to know.

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PDF: Craft a Compelling Short Screenplay

Short screenplays are a sprint, not a marathon. In 12–15 pages, you must hook the audience, build a world, make us care, and land an emotional punch before the credits roll. This guide offers one approach via a streamlined version of the eight-sequence story structure.

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PDF Worksheet: Best Practices at Project Start

This worksheet is designed to ground a project before the creative chaos begins. It helps me define what we’re making, who it’s for, and how it fits into the larger creative and production ecosystem.

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PDF Worksheet: Scene, Sequel, Sequence

Worksheet to facilitate the crafting of Scenes, Sequels, and Sequences, helping shape each unit with a strong point of view, escalating conflict, emotional clarity, and visual intention.

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