Introduction to Screen Narrative: Perspectives on Story Production and Comprehension

This book provides a comprehensive overview of screen narratives, featuring over 20 contributions from experts in the field. It explores a range of mediums, including feature films, television, animation, and video games, and offers insights into the art of screenwriting. Ideal for students and aspiring screenwriters, it provides a theoretical context to support the craft.

Format: Hardback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a treasure trove of knowledge, brought together by the expertise of world-leading screenwriters and scholars. It offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the art of screen narratives, covering a wide range of mediums such as feature films, television, animation, and video games. Providing a contextual overview of the form, it applies this knowledge to the practice of screenwriting, making it an invaluable resource for students and aspiring screenwriters alike.

Featuring over 20 contributions from esteemed screenwriters, film theorists, philosophers, and psychologists, the volume surveys the art of screen narrative from various perspectives. It delves into the intricacies of storytelling, modern blockbusters, puzzle films, and art cinema, offering insights that can further enhance the screenwriting craft.

Editors Paul Taberham and Catalina Iricinschi have curated a volume that spans a diverse range of disciplines, including screenwriting, film theory, philosophy, and psychology. With their extensive experience and expertise in storytelling, modern blockbusters, puzzle films, and art cinema, they have brought together a collection of contributors who are at the forefront of their fields.

The book includes interviews with renowned screenwriters such as Josh Weinstein (The Simpsons, Gravity Falls), David Greenberg (Stomping Ground, Used to Love Her), Evan Skolnick, and Ioana Uricaru. Their insights and experiences provide valuable perspectives on the craft of screenwriting, and offer valuable guidance to students and aspiring screenwriters.

Ideal for students of screenwriting and screen narrative, as well as aspiring screenwriters seeking to provide a theoretical context to their craft, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of screen storytelling. It is a comprehensive and insightful guide that will deepen your understanding of the art form and inspire you to create your own compelling screen narratives.

Weight: 752g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032055213