Description
In this book, Marco Ianniello investigates the complex art of television drama screenwriting, arguing that the screenplay itself, rather than the final product, is at the heart of the current success of the genre. Bridging a crucial gap between theory and practice through textual analyses of various case studies, Ianniello expands on television story structure theory and screenwriting practice by foregrounding story construction and character development in the serial drama. The development of these key frameworks - structure and character - will enable both screenwriting scholars and practitioners to better identify, assess, critique, and craft the complexities of the television drama screenplay.
About the Author
Marco Ianniello is an independent filmmaker, screenwriter and senior academic at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
Reviews
"This book is an important addition to the field of screenwriting. Deeply researched through creative and critical lenses, it makes a strong scholarly contribution and should have great practical impact. For screenwriters and script developers, the new character composition framework should really strike a chord."
-- Craig Batty, University of South AustraliaBook Information
ISBN 9781666941036
Author Marco Ianniello
Format Hardback
Page Count 112
Imprint Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Publisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 331g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 157mm * 14mm
