Deepening the Theme
Description
The theme or central idea of a script deepens the story and connects the audience with the film by conveying the truth about the human condition. What are common themes used in successful films? How do you clarify your theme and convey your theme without getting preachy? In this program, script consultant and screenwriting coach Dr. Linda Seger discusses the identity theme and its many variations, including methods of expressing the theme and how to convey the theme through cinematic images and image systems.
Runtime
23 min
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Date of Publication
[2013], c2007
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Films on Demand
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