Screenwriting : Are you interested in learning how to write a world- class movie dialogue? by Sydney Summers

Sydney Summers

Are you interested in learning how to write a world- class movie dialogue?

Stage 32 is excited to welcome back Brian H for this webinar! Brian is a highly regarded film and television writer and educator whose worked with Jason Alexander, Jason Schwartzman, Susan Seidelman and more. You'll learn the link between character and dialogue, how to best define your characters' voice, how to use text and subtext for maximum effect and so much more!

https://www.stage32.com/webinars/How-To-Write-World-Class-Movie-Dialogue

Brian Herskowitz

I am really looking forward to seeing everyone on the 7th! Dialogue may not be the cake, but it's the icing. And isn't he icing the tastiest? #Stage32 #Screenwriting #GreatDialogue

Maurice Vaughan

I just signed up for the webinar, Brian Herskowitz! See you Feb 7th!

Sydney Summers

Maurice Vaughan It's going to be a great one!

Brian Herskowitz

I look forward to seeing you there, Maurice.

Mariannjely Marval

Brian Herskowitz you're so wonderful! I'm so excited to moderate this webinar today :)

Brian Herskowitz

Hi all! I am looking forward to seeing you all online in a little bit. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Maurice Vaughan

See you in a little while, Brian Herskowitz!

Mike Wilczynski

Are we having technical issues?

Bruce Sprague

I've been tryiing to Log in for 15 minutes, but keep getting a message reading "This site can't be reached," Will have to check back for the on-demand tomorrow. :(

Mariannjely Marval

Hello everyone. We're experiencing some technical issues and running a few minutes late. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Sydney Summers

Thank you everyone for your patience!

Maurice Vaughan

Incredible webinar, Brian Herskowitz!!! :D Thanks for your time and the advice! Thanks for moderating, Mariannjely Marval!

Amy Jayne Conley

Awesome webinar, Brian! Thanks so much for your expertise and insight! Lots to think about! Dialogue often scares me, but you've given me a little boost of inspiration tonight!

Sydney Summers

Thank you everyone for attending! :-)

Jeelan Syed

It was a great session, Thank you Brian Herskowitz for spending your time with us. My question is how much dialogue in a screenplay gets changed over the course of the film-making? Does the writer change it or director/actors/producers do it on their own?

Greg Wong

Brian, thanks for your time and experience on the webinar. I'm at the start of my journey having switched from a completely different industry. It's a steep learning curve but very enjoyable. I'm learning so much and am glad to have found Stage32 and the industry experts willing to part with their wisdom.

Brian Herskowitz

Hello all. Thank you for joining me. Happy to answer any questions that we didnt' get a chance to cover. I will be here on and off for the next 45 minutes or so.

Brian Herskowitz

@Jeelan Syed, there's not a single correct answer for that question. Some films are changed on set and some are exactly as written. For example, Gary Marshall often would have the actors improvise on Pretty Woman.... on the other hand, Aaron Sorkin is infamous for having his script spoken word for word.

Sometimes lines are changed because of an actor messing up, and the filmmakers don't have the time/money to reshoot or fix it. Other times it's simply a feeling that there's a plot hole or a moment that can be better.

Sorry it's not a definitive answer, there really isn't one.

Brian Herskowitz

I can hang for another ten minutes or so, but if you have questions, post them, and I will see them a bit later.

Jeelan Syed

Thanks, Brian Herskowitz Appreciate your response!

Bruce Sprague

Sorry. I'm still locked out. Now I'm getting a message saying the site isn't secure (but at least they reached the site; that's progess, I suppose).

Brian Herskowitz

Hi Bruce Sprague , I am sorry to hear about the difficulties. I know that they will be sharing a video of the webinar in the next 24 hours or so. If that doesn't work for you let me know. We'll figure someway to straighten things out.

Sydney Summers

Bruce Sprague Please let me know if it hasn't been loaded to you account yet! Here to help :)

Bruce Sprague

Still waiting to access it. Still trying to get this whole system worked out. Trying to stay patient. The link I was given wants me to buy it again.

Bruce Sprague

OK, just found an email & downloaded it. See how it works.

Brian Herskowitz

@Greg Wong, thanks for the kind words. May your writing journey take you to interesting places.

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