The Writer Speaks: Billy Wilder
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Channel: Writers Guild Foundation
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Keywords: writers guild foundation, writing, writers guild, screenwriting, screenplay, writers, screenwriters, television writers, Billy Wilder (Author), Writer (Occupation), Screenwriter (Profession), Some Like It Hot (Film), The Apartment (Film), Double Indemnity (Film)
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Length: 64min 29sec (3869 seconds)
Published: Tue Dec 10 2013
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Love what he says in the beginning.
"The first act should be strong enough so that the audience wants to see the second act. And the second act should be strong enough so that the audience will want to see the third act."
You can get great advice from lots of people, but Wilder's is the advice I return to most. The more I learn about him, all other advice is contained in his.
Listen to the master screenwriter himself talk to the Writers Guild of America about what goes into great screenwriting and moviemaking. I think it's a must-see for any screenwriter wanting to learn more!
Also, for those who would like to see the WGA's list of 101 Greatest Screenplays: https://www.wga.org/writers-room/101-best-lists/101-greatest-screenplays/list
He is a Genius!
I also love the sign in his office, wich says "HOW WOULD LUBITSCH DO IT?"