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Theme is literally the most important part about any film. It's not about the romance. The comedy. The action or the scare. All of these things are crucial, but left without theme they'll quickly fade into a story nobody remembers.
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What makes an idea worth shooting? Worth the monumental amount of time it takes to do a well done film? Two main things: One, the idea is important to you. Two, it’s marketable.
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A movie simply isn't a movie without setups & payoffs. They reward the audience. They act as a glue that connects scenes together. There are two primary types of setups: Just for Fun and Imperative. Each are imperative tools for story telling on the big screen!