In this latest episode, Hunter relays some of the screenwriting lessons taught to him by Mardik Martin, who co-wrote MEAN STREETS and RAGING BULL. He outlines Mardik’s beliefs about screenwriting including his opinions on Andrew Sarris, Lajos Egri and SAVE THE CAT.
Some takeaways:
1. Don’t start with a message.
2. Don’t start with a concept.
3. Don’t start with a character biography.
How should you start your screenplay (at least, according to Mardik)? Check out a video on the subject in the screenwriting section of our members-only Patreon page.