How to Generate Movie Ideas Rapidly - Screenwriting Techniques

Overview

Discover a screenwriter's technique for rapidly generating movie ideas in this insightful video featuring Christian Elder. Learn how to tap into your creativity and produce compelling story concepts every two minutes. Explore Elder's process for brainstorming diverse plots, from crime thrillers to supernatural tales, as he demonstrates the art of crafting engaging narratives on the spot. Gain valuable insights into the screenwriting process and enhance your ability to develop unique and captivating film ideas quickly and efficiently.

Syllabus

Intro
WRITING CHALLENGE 1. A Police officer with a gambling addiction must resolve his debt to a notorious gangster by murdering his partner
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A stockbroker trading in high finance on Wall Street starts selling shares in the afterlife.
Six sisters spelunking get trapped in a cave and losing oxygen must soon come to the decision of who lives or dies before some rescues them
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