Directions Unit: Script

Writing the script was also proven to be quite difficult. I couldn't find a copy of the original film script online, only the Coen Brothers' adaptation. This meant the process was more lengthy, but did mean I know every single detail of the script, which his good to know when directing. I wanted my scenes to flow well together so the whole ilm doesn't look scattered. I knew that directing the robbery scene would be unrealistic on my budget. The first scene where Alec Guinness (Marcus) has his Silhouette at the door is iconic and something I would like to re-create in my own directors style. The scene where the characters all enter individually is unnecessary so I felt it best to skip ahead to when they all meet in the bedroom together, and Louis questions Marcus' plan. After that they will talk about the robbery and Mrs Wilberforce's involvement. The final couple of scenes I chose to do was then they all arrive back at the house and see that the case has arrived full of money. This is a short scene so i was able t ad a dramatic scene where One Round drops all the money. This would also be a good cliff hanger.

I sent Simon my scrip to read and hopefully give it the green light. He seemed very pleased with the script, but he did mention that it would also be difficult to cast. I explained how I had a cast sorted, and may reasoning for choosing a younger cast. However, this idea was rejected so I needed to re-cast of change the scenes. I was determined to succeed in this project so I decided to stick with the script and carry on finding a big cast (see CAST post).

After fining out I was keeping this script, I read through it several times over to get filming ideas and also correct any possible errors made when writing.



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