How to Turn Your IDEA into a MOVIE -- Step by Step (A Brief Overview of the Complete Process)

In this video, get an overview of the COMPLETE screenwriting process -- from idea to screenplay to the sale -- in 5 minutes.

Remember: Every movie you've ever seen BEGAN as an idea in someone's head. You CAN make your ideas real, too. Producers NEED screenplays. Write yours. Today.

[johndimelu]

I like how he's acting like he's actually drawing

[TheImmortuary]

Im great with coming up for scenarios for movies, but fail on the human elements, I am going to have to give this a try.

[wayfaringstranger]

Dang... he went straight to the point. I love this guy.
And thanks for using animation... even though your voice alone is already very clearly explaining. This is so helpful.

*I'm subscribing*

[izzysewilam]

guys I always dreamed of writing a screenplay for years, I wrote a lot of short stories and a big long novel that probably will never end for me but today is the moment of my life that I saw a real shot at this
thank you for the motivation it meant big to me

[jonahlongoria]

Me and my friend come up with seriously great movie ideas I can see as becoming movie. I've been wanting to write some stuff and this video gave some great tips

[davidmurtagh]

Take it from me, this is a great system, and will take your movie idea forward. I joined FAST screenplay a couple of years back and have learned more about screenwriting than I ever though possible. Jeff is a fantastic support for everyone in the system, but the system itself, doing the steps daily, just... works

[vamsikrishnaIIT]

he literally says "what we need to do ", but not "how to do " ..why did i even wait till the end of it. Should have guessed that he would ask to join. What a waste of time. Can't he even hint some useful experiences.

[breuner]

Love the whiteboard animation! It makes the whole process really clear. Can't wait to see what you do next!!

[Dropoutsguidetosuccess]

I believe I had a movie script in my head. Finding a professional editor to organize my thoughts into logical and coherent dialogue is my challenge. FAST approach is awesome! Just subscribed.

[dr.sonicyt]

This helped me create the perfect hero movie, I'm starting in 2021! Thank you:D👌🏾

[ranaepotts]

I've never seen this approach to screenwriting before. It's very cool. I've had this idea for a movie for years, and I think this could be the way to make it real.

[FantasyForay]

Makes perfect sense! Thanks for offering this system.  I have long had the dream of being in the business of film productions, a dream I shared with my older brother.  When he passed away, I sort of deflated in this area, but never really lost the dream.  I have spent the intervening years learning the concepts of screenwriting and story writing, even landing some work on small local projects now and then.  I have kids now that have taken an interest in both of these crafts and I have been infused with a renewed desire to work toward realizing that dream with them.  I will certainly be joining FAST screenplay. It looks like the perfect place to resume my quest. And it will be so amazing to do it with my kids!

[mindseyefilms]

The Good Angel on my shoulder said " yes indeed, you have that skill set, do it " .

[tonyprobst]

I grew up sailing around the world with my Father, Mother, Brother and Sister for almost 14 years from 1967 to 1980. I have interviewed my parents and siblings and have put all the events to paper in chronological order. There is of course stories of whale collisions in a major storm in the South Pacific, Pirates, treasure hunting, different cultures and people and of course countless other things.
I am not a writer. Where would I go from here? Is this story worth pursuing? If you were me what would you do? Thank you.

[chidvi]

thank u for the tips!
I have an idea for a story
now I know the basics of the basics to get it into a movie
a proper script and more
thank you very much

[josephsanchez]

Screenwriters have to recognize a bad idea. Know when to give up on that bad idea in order to move on to a better idea.

[indiaaversano]

This is helpful thank you. Ive been trying to do a little story in my head to put it into book someday and also a movie. I wanna become an actress and i would like this story to be my character.

[breuner]

Jeff, your book was a huge help to me, and really inspiring! It's my number 1 Kindle book! I can't wait to do FAST Screenplay, a friend of mine is doing it now and I read his script. I'm really impressed. You are an inspiration! Can't wait to see the paradigm stuff.

[sandrascott]

I've already written a book called Prelude to a Distant Future. I want to create a movie screenplay from it. Do you do things like that?

[fastscreenplay]

Thanks David! Your efforts within the system are an inspiration!