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Behind the scenes after the jump.
More on Vincent Laforet's blog; also, there a several more Canon C300-shot shorts on Canon's Media Gallery page.
Sometimes the hardest thing is just getting a title onto the page.
I've been stressed all week. I just finished a spec I'm super proud of, and it has no title. I've always prided myself on having a script title that's evocative of what you're about to read.
Writing titles has become sort of a nightmare for me. I basically have to come up with the title before I write, otherwise, the stress will take over, and I won't be able to finish,
I keep a running document of titles and I break it out every time I'm going to try a new spec. And I add to it every time I have an idea spark.
Today, I want to go over titles with you and talk about how to come up with them and how to pick the right ones for your work.
Let's get started.
Trumbo
Bleecker Street
If anyone ever told you titles don't matter, they were wrong, bucko. Titles are the first thing your reps or friends will tell people about a script. And it will be on every single poster and billboard when it's made.
Your screenplay's title is its calling card. It's the first thing a reader sees, giving a hint about the world they're about to enter.
A great title can intrigue an agent, producer, or audience member, sparking an irresistible urge to dive in. A weak one? Well, that can lead your script to an early rejection.
Here's the good news: titling your screenplay doesn't have to be as daunting as the blank page itself. Let's explore ways to find a title that will do your hard work justice!
Kill Bill: Vol 2
Miramax Films
There are a plethora of ways to come up with script titles. Everyone should get comfortable just jotting down ideas as they come. Take those miracles.
But when you have to brainstorm, there are a few different ways to do it.
I try to break that down into the different categories of what I'm looking for when I come up with an idea.
The tone of your title helps set expectations for the reader. Consider these approaches:
'Baby Reindeer'
Netflix
Sometimes, none of that works, so, if you're stuck, here are a few techniques to kick off your brainstorming session:
Your amazing screenplay deserves a title that matches its potential. While there's no single formula, don't rush—the right title might reveal itself just when you think it never will.
Have fun in the process, it's the first step to sharing your story with the world!
Let me know what you think in the comments.