“Theme is the most important element of a good screenplay. It’s the driving intention behind the film. It’s the message that the writer is trying to get across to the audience which, when effectively communicated, satisfies them, emotionally and analytically, and makes them feel they’ve just watched a good film. It is, in a single sentence, what the movie is really all about.”
Three-time Emmy award-winning writer/producer Jeffrey Scott
The Importance of Theme in Screenwriting
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P.S. I never seem to get tired of finding these quotes about theme and emotions. If you have some favorite quotes on those subjects please send them my way.
I never tire of them either, Scott. Such good stuff. I liked the quote yesterday too about the theme being the opposite of the protag’s flaw. Very interesting.
That quote about the theme being opposite the protagonist flaw was fresh. At least something I’d never read or heard before. Love those kinds of one line sentences that pack a punch and make you reflect back on your favorite films.