A straightforward, practical, no-nonsense guide to scriptwriting that will show the aspiring screenwriter the way to success! Written by the creator of the Raindance Film Festival himself, this book uses a hands-on approach to screenwriting based on years of experience writing and teaching. Elliot Grove uses a hands-on approach to screenwriting based on his many years experience teaching the subject for Raindance training. He uses step-by-step processes illustrated with diagrams and charts to lend a visual structure to the teaching. Techniques are related to real-life examples throughout, from low budget to blockbuster films. New to this edition: * Analysis of 3 new independent hits * New interviews on CD-R along with the sample scripts and writing excersizes you already know and love * New discussion based on conversations with top filmmakers from around the world