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The Script Breakdown

In this preview clip from the Film Production Workshop DVD, Tom demonstrates how to begin transferring elements from a lined screenplay onto breakdown pages, which are then used to organize the production board and production schedule.

As an Assistant Director (AD), one of your jobs is to line the script and prepare a script breakdown. When breaking down the elements of a script, there will be many things to look out for and get organized for an efficient film production.

You're not just looking for characters and locations, but props and set dressing, extras count and stunt doubles, multiple cameras, special equipment, etc. In addition you have to indicate and list everything that the writer intends but has not actually listed. The writer's job is to tell a great story. As an AD, your job is to turn that story into movie magic.

Tom Kane's Film Production Workshop DVD is the definitive course for aspiring Producers, Directors, Production Managers, Assistant Directors, Writers, Actors, Documentarians, Indy Filmmakers, Industry Executives, and anyone wishing to begin a career in film or video production.