Powerpoint presentation for an introduction to screenwriting given at the Community Writing Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 12, 2011

1. How important is the screenplay?

2. “ If you have a great script, you can almost shoot the damn thing on gaffer tape, it doesn't matter.” - Gale Tattersall, Director of Photography, House M.D.

6. “ I think part of being a good screenwriter is being concise as possible.” -Eric Roth, Forrest Gump screenwriter

11. Let’s practice! In three sentences or less, fully describe your instructor.

13. Let’s practice! In three sentences or less, describe the room you are sitting in.

14. Three Act Structure

15. The Matrix (1999)

23. Free Screenwriting Software Celtx www.celtx.com