You (and a partner) will write a short film noir style script. Please write a short film (4-7 pages) in correct film script format that includes the following:
1. A protagonist that is cynical or detached
2. A femme fatale who leads the protagonist astray
3. A mystery, crime, or use of suspense
4. A naive scapegoat to take the rap of some "crime"
5. Goons (hired criminals who give the protagonist a hard time)
6. Razor sharp dialogue
7. Reference and description of low key lighting
Advice:
--Normally a mystery plot would be a lot longer.
Your "mystery" or "crime" needs to be developed quickly, so try to limit the complexity of the plot. (Think Scooby-Do)
--Please check the format for film scripts. Review Maltese Falcon or Duck Soup to see that dialogue is not formatted like play scripts. It is indented 4 tabs or about 2". Character names are capitalized and set up 3". Description of the set, characters, what the camera shows is set in camera directions that are left justified. Each scene is separated by INT or EXT (to show inside or outside lighting), the LOCATION, and time of day.
Refer to your homework handouts to help you format the film script correctly!
Friday, after viewing the rest of Maltese Falcon, please work on writing your script. Again, you may work with a partner.
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