<p>I'm working on my application right now, and a writing sample is required. One of the options is this:</p>
<p>A dialogue scene between two people. Provide a one-paragraph introduction describing the two characters in screenplay format. (no more than three pages)</p>
<p>This makes it sound like only the introduction has to be in screenplay format. Is it just the introduction, or the whole dialogue? It would also be helpful if somebody could give me an example of an intro paragraph in the correct format... I've never done this before, and I'm nervous that I'm doing it wrong. :/
Thanks!</p>
<p>PLEASE PLEASE help me. I was actually hoping to send this out tonight, it’s really close to the deadline… I thought I’d be able to figure this out by myself by now, but I didn’t.</p>
<p>Try asking your question in the CC Visual Arts and Film Majors Forum. USC people and others might also help you there. Good luck!</p>
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<p>If you’re not sure then go down to a bookstore and buy the script for one of your favorite movies or download one (sigh) off the Internet. There’s no right way or wrong way to do it, but if you look at how Charlie Kaufman or Billy Wilder or Aaron Sorkin or William Goldman do it then that’s a good start.</p>
<p>Also, if you haven’t already, get the book “Film School Confidential.” Probably a bit outdated now but a good overview of different film schools, their philosophies, and their various strengths and weaknesses.</p>
<p>Hi 3daybreak. I’m a current freshman Film and TV production Major at USC. I did the writing option you are asking about for my application. I did a three page dialogue scene that was entirely in screenplay format. I didn’t really do the intro paragraph describing the characters, just a couple of sentences describing their age name and appearance. For an example, I recommend searching google for the screenplay of one of your favorite movies. Then look at how they introduce the main character. It’s usually just one or two sentences describing them. </p>
<p>If the scenario is very complex, or the dialogue will make no sense without further explanation, you might need a longer introduction.</p>