script length?

Azmyth

Azmyth

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those of you who write scripts for these fests.. whats normally the page number for keeping it 6 minutes. I'm already at page 5 and I'm not close to being done..
 
Standard rule is 1 page = 1 minute. If it's a page with a lot of action on it, it'll be more than a minute.

I'd recommend finishing the first draft without worrying too much about your number of pages, and then start cutting down in your following drafts.
 
I usually aim at writing a 4 page script to end up with a 6 minute short.

I've always been over and had to cut/shorten scenes when I've written 6 page scripts for a 6 minute film.
 
I just finished mine. Its just barely 6 pages. I think it will wind up being shorter than that though. but I've left room to cut some stuff if need be.
 
I'm trying to teach myself economy, so I went for something where the action is the story. Got it in 2 pages, but I anticipate a 4 minute final film. But maybe 3.
 
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