In this assignment I will be discussing the screenwriting industry. The main area of the screenwriting industry I will be discussing are the job roles.
The screenplay provides a written blueprint for the entire film making process. The development of a script starts either with a Screenwriter writing a spec screenplay for sale to a production company, or with a Producer commissioning a Screenwriter to write a screenplay based on a concept, idea, a true story, an existing screen work. An example of this would be a cartoon or TV series.
An good, interesting, well-written, well structured, and properly formatted screenplay does not always guarantee a good finished film, but, without one, there is almost no way of possible success. However more experienced Screenwriters and Production companies may spend many years developing stories and perfecting screenplays, and many more screenplays are developed than are actually produced.
A new screen writer should develop and new and original script and learn to develop their skill in characters, description and how a story is told. It can be done in many ways whether it is by going writing classes or watching your favorites how sand noting what happens in each episode and how it can help your stories develop.
Commissioning Job Roles
The script editors job is to report to the production talent manager, working closely with the executive producers, producers and writers, in order to ensure that commissioned scripts are of a high enough standard.
Script writers takes responsibility for development, creative ideas and story ideas which are produced at the highest possible standard. They also have to meet strict and tight schedules as the postholder will need to have a flexible approach to their working day. Scriptwriters may choose to rewrite the script themselves or will offer advice and constructive criticism to the writer so that they can improve their script.
A script editors main responsibilities are as follows;
- To support the script producer when needed
- To cover for the script editor during their absence under the guidance of the script producer
- To come up with creative ideas
- To attend monthly meetings, contributing when necessary
- Filling, photocopying and any other routine tasks that need to be carried out.
- Using word processing, email and desktop publishing.
- Researching and organizing projects.
- Supporting editorial staff in all activities leading to a publication, including acting as a personal assistant to commissioning editors and overseeing.
Editorial Administrator
The editorial administrator acts as a personal assistant to the head of the commissioning department ad other colleagues as required. The biggest tasks they face is to make sure the commissioning department runs smoothly and efficiently. This role helps gain an understanding of how the commissioning process works from beginning to end.
For this job role you need to be very organised and enterprising. You should also be able to prioritise your workload and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
Researcher
A researcher is in charge of researching anything and everything to do with the script. This can include; locations, characters, job roles and everything to do with the topic of the script. Researchers must be able to plan, organise and researching everything that will be happening during the programme. This can involve interviews and does the budget stretch.
Producer
The producers job role involves overseeing and delivering the film project to the studio. they also take some financial risks by using their own money, especially during pre-production, before the film is being made. The producer is also highly involved during the whole filmmaking stage from pre-production to post-production. Producers also work closely with the director and other production staff on the set and shoot.
Assistant Producer
The assistant producer is in charge of assisting the director and producer. They are involved in all the stages of production from pre-production to post-production. This also means that they have a lot of input into of the programmes content. Their duties may include running the office, interviewing people, making phone calls, fund-raising and more. They may even be asked to contribute to strategic thinking in relation to projects in development. Assistant producers also much be computer literate, have a keen interest in the business of filmmaking, be able to plan and organise well.
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