About Action Story
Action is what film was invented for. Action is the epic hero, the one who changes a nation, who wins the day, who succeeds in life.
This form has the most streamlined structure of any genre. But it's a lot trickier than it appears. What may seem simple and straightforward on the movie screen actually requires careful planning and extremely creative solutions from the screenwriter.
Many people think action movies lack character, plot and theme, but they're mistaken. The best action films have deep stories, complex characters and a profound effect on the audience. But these elements have to be expressed at breakneck speed. This means that you have to be a superb craftsman in order to write a top action script.
If you value the idea of a hero, and love to magnify the hero's power on film, then this is your form.
The ACTION STORY shows you exactly how to write the most highly choreographed of all movie forms. This 6-hour course, recorded live, covers every aspect of this audience favorite, from the unique action hero to special action story beats to the many sub-forms of action. If you love action, don't miss this blueprint for success.
FEATURES:
Creating the action character
The traveling angel action hero
The rogue hero vs. the holy fool
The choreography of the action structure
Writing the epic
The noble hero
The female action hero
Creating the content at high speed
Action comedy
The buddy picture
Fish out of water action stories
Sports stories and war stories
Action story as creation myth
Exploring the shame culture of the action film
Constructive and destructive action films
Transcending the action form
The future of the action film
Audio, 6 hours
