Script Breakdown

• Film
• Higher Education (non-degree)

Script Breakdown

Madi Whiteside

Learning Outcome

You will learn what a Script Breakdown is and how it relate to a film production. 

Q&A What you might want to know about Director/ Producer Role.

What is Script Breakdown? 

Script breakdown is a crucial pre-production process in filmmaking that involves analysing and dissecting a film or television script to identify and create a comprehensive list of all the elements and requirements needed to produce the project. The primary goal of a script breakdown is to organise and categorise every detail mentioned in the script, helping the production team plan and execute the project efficiently. 

Why do we do Scene Breakdowns? 

1. Budget

2. Scheduling 

3. Planning

All of the above are interrelated as you know 'Time is money'.  

What usually creates the biggest costs what you are making a film?

1. Equipment Hire
2. Art Department
3. Crew and cast
4. Insurance

Human Costs

• Crew Salaries/Wages
• Key creative Fees
• Production and Post production fees
• Craft Services (Food) 
• Transport & Accommodation 
• Insurance
• Overtime

How to Make Good Student Films

• Give yourself plenty of time to break down your script and plan well. 
• Keep yourself well informed of any developments & changes
• keep researching your role and responsibilities
• Ask lots of questions!

It's all about giving yourself and other people adequate time to prepare and do the best job they can. 

If you put people under pressure to do things fast with little resources it wont be good!!!!

Example Production:

 Feint

-Script Development 

-Actors

-Boxing Coach

-Stunt Coordinator 

-Cinematographer

-Dancer

-Sound/Composer 

Q&A: Ask me anything about Directing and Producing.

 Script Elements

• Day/Night 
• Location (INT/EXT)
• Slug line/ Scene Heading
• Character(s)
• Action
• Transitions
•  Time change

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