“Theme” is a word screenwriters use without defining it clearly, but here’s a good way to think about it.
QandA
Get out of there
In real life, people do say this. But in movies, maybe they shouldn’t anymore.
Do you tip studio valets?
I follow the keys rule: only if they take possession of my car keys.
Don’t make the feature version of your short
Having worked with many emerging filmmakers through the Sundance Institute and other programs, I’m convinced it’s usually the wrong choice.