12 March 2017

Screenwriting for Animated Film vs Live Action Film:
Supported by *SCAPE

Annalee Lee Miao Wen • Han Qingping • Joann Nicolette Wong • Ronald Fong
Moderator: Juan Foo

The magic of filmmaking begins from words to visuals. If you want to write a screenplay for a live action or an animation, it is important to know the difference between the two. What kinds of stories are more suitable for live action or animation? Are both script templates the same? How to describe scenes and characters more effectively? What are story beats and how many do we need in a script? Together with moderator Juan Foo, find out what you need to know from the award-winning screenwriters for animated film and live action film from the National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) 2016.