Draft Zero: a screenwriting podcast
DZ-101: Oners - Creating Immediacy & Anchoring Action on the Page
Chas, Stu, and Mel discuss how "oners" are written in screenplays, using examples from GOODFELLAS, THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN, and CHILDREN OF MEN to understand how writers create immediacy and anchor action on the page. They explore camera positions, handovers, and the feel of…