{"product_id":"9781843444121","title":"Writing \u0026 Selling Drama Screenplays","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll aspects of drama screenwriting, with such case studies as \u003ci\u003eErin Brockovich\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe King’s Speech\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJuno\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreaking down the nuts and bolts of what differentiates drama from genre, this book considers questions such as \u003ci\u003eWhat is \"emotional truth?\" What separates stereotypical and authentic characters? What are the different types of drama feature screenplay? How do we make these films, when there’s \"no money?\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhat are the distribution opportunities for dramas?\u003c\/i\u003e Exploring the ways in which drama and authenticity work, it empowers screenwriters to make their own story and character choices, so they can write and also package, finance, and even make their own drama features. Detailed case studies of dramas made on both shoestring and bigger budgets offer insights from their writers, directors, and producers. Films discussed include \u003ci\u003eBrokeback Mountain\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaving Mr. Banks\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChangeling\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Girl, Interrupted\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oldcastle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50096607789296,"sku":"9781843444121","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781843444121","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}