022 - Top 5 Screenwriting Rules (And When to Break Them)

Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller discuss five of the most common "unbreakable" screenwriting rules . . . and when to completely disregard them in your script. They break down why classics such as "only one protagonist," "never change your protagonist's objective," and "raise the stakes" are usually helpful and then share some examples of when breaking the rules may actually strenghten your story. Films discussed include RRR, HUNGER GAMES, LAW ABIDIING CITIZEN, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, and more.