A generation of screenwriters has used Syd Field's bestselling books to ignite successful careers in film. Now the celebrated producer, lecturer, teacher, and bestselling author has updated his classic guide for a new generation of filmmakers, offering a fresh insider's perspective on the film industry today. From concept to character, from opening scene to finished script, here are easily understood guidelines to help aspiring screenwriters--from novices to practiced writers--hone their craft. Filled with updated material--including all-new personal anecdotes and insights, guidelines on marketing and collaboration, plus analyses of recent films, fromi American Beautyi toi Lord of the Ringsi--bScreenplayb presents a step-by-step, comprehensive technique for writing the screenplay that will succeed in Hollywood. Discover p-Why the first ten pages of your script are crucially importantbr-How to visually grab the reader from page one, word one br-Why structure and character are the essent