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PAT SILVER-LASKY |
Screenwriting for the 21st Century |
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Screenwriting guide |
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“Many thanks for letting me read your comprehensive guide to screenwriting. I have an irrational aversion to those ghastly script gurus, but your opus is quietly informative and exhaustively thorough. My only fear is that it will encourage even more people to write scripts, many of which will be sent to me.” Academy Award winning director John Boorman "A most invaluable guide for an aspiring screenwriter – clear, concise and entertainingly written. Here, based on the author’s lifetime experience of the movie business, is all you need to know about what to do – and just as importantly what not to do – when composing that Oscar-winning screenplay.” Barry Norman, Journalist and TV film critic "Whilst at the London International Film School, Pat single-handedly nurtured, supported and developed my script writing ability. She was objective and critical, but in a way that made you enthusiastic and eager to better yourself. Without Pat's great support, encouragement and knowledge I would not have had the understanding of structure, dialogue and story telling for the visual medium that I find so vital now that I am an independent filmmaker. Pat is still a constant source of support and information and I know that without her, my films would be far less worthy of recognition. She still remains a great friend." Alex Tweddle, producer, writer, director ‘Jack’ short film for TV 2002 |
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Martin Carr, Producer, Destiny Films - 2003 BAFTA nomination for one of his BBC films "The wonderful thing about Pat Silver-Lasky is that she is both a great writer and a great lecturer. This means that you are getting taught by someone who is writing now, not someone who has read the manuals. As Pat has written for both the States and the UK you get the broad picture. I always found her lectures enjoyable, informative and concise. Bang on the money." Anthony Alleyne, Writer, Director – currently preparing a series for the BBC "The thing about Pat is she takes your writing to a whole new level. She makes you think outside the box and fully understand the story you are trying to convey. Before I met her I was obsessed with dialogue, now I'm obsessed with structure, and I'm a much better writer because of it." Edmon Roch Associate Director to Whit Stillman : Barcelona, The Last Days of Disco "Pat Silver-Lasky is without doubt one of the most sharp, remarkable and uniquely talented creative writers and consultants that I have had the pleasure and privilege to work with. She has both a magnificent knowledge and a unique vision to suggest always the perfect solutions. I can't think of any future screenwriters that wouldn't enormously benefit of her unique skills." Andrew James, playwright/actor A Masterclass with Michael Caine "Pat has been my tutor, mentor and friend since we met at The London International Film School in 1994. In that time I have seen her in her many hats! Whether lecturing to an audience of students, advising on a one to one basis in her capacity as a script doctor, collaborating on projects as a co-writer or simply chatting over a cup of tea, her guidance, teachings and insights are always readily available. Pat is an invaluable asset to anyone wishing to survive, as she certainly has, this most challenging of professions. The tales and stories she can recount from her amazing career are an education in themselves." Jack Rochon writer/director/producer Melody is Her Second Name TriStar/Prime Time Movie for TV "When empathy turns to sympathy and the protagonist becomes the antagonist Pat’s the one to sort it out. She has an awesome understanding of the technical and emotional side of writing - a teacher of extraordinary clarity." Available 15 February 2004 © Batsford Books U.K.
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