Presents a list of the various texts of Williams's plays which were published prior to 1977, including plays produced but not yet published. Notes the existence of unpublished versions of printed plays when such were used for a production. (JMF)

Increasing interest of college students in scriptwriting suggests a need for more professional writing programs. Such programs should be directed by faculty members with experience in both writing and teaching. Writing format and techniques are two major emphases. Students can learn the proper format from accessible scripts, techniques from…

Explains structure and its relevance for both the practice and teaching of screenwriting. (PD)

Defines and analyzes the ideological conditions which motivate a writer to conclude a screenplay with an open ending. Questions whether screenwriting instructors in the 1990s should encourage their students to write nonclassical Hollywood cinema endings. (KEH)

Presents a sample of college and university screenwriting programs for writers and directors. Includes opinions of faculty and professionals in the field of writing on the specific objectives of screenwriting courses, as well as methods of teaching. (JMF)

Asserts that black world experience is complex and exciting, and presents themes dealing with: (1) Africa--the remote past and near present; (2) the ordeal of slavery in the New World; (3) reconstruction in the U.S.; and, (4) the survival and growth of black people in the U.S. (Author/JM)

Argues that contemporary screenwriters have much to learn from journalism and from theater, especially in the move away from the linearity of the high-concept film to a richer, more complex screen story. Examines the writing skills and techniques of journalist and playwrights in developing both foreground and background stories. (KEH)

The purpose of this book is to acquaint the beginning filmmaker with the tools and basic principles of filmmaking so that a base can be built for future, creative filmmaking. The film camera is described and its operation discussed in detail in a first section, a second section considers film composition, a third section details film lighting, a…