The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna 165 | Michael Arndt's Act 1 Masterclass (REBROADCAST)
Nov 16, 2023
Screenwriter Michael Arndt, known for Little Miss Sunshine, discusses the key elements of a compelling act one. They explore crafting a powerful first act, infecting the audience with the same thirst as the hero, and the importance of the first act in storytelling. They also touch on the challenges of being a showrunner, hands-on fun with Kiwi Co, and finding solutions and ideas in screenwriting.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Challenges of Being a Show Runner
01:38 • 6min
Crafting a Powerful First Act
07:39 • 21min
Exploring hands-on fun with Kiwi Co
29:06 • 2min
The Importance of the First Act in Storytelling
31:01 • 33min
Bowling score dynamic, go-to snacks, and dealing with writer's block
01:03:51 • 3min
Exploring Solutions and Ideas in Screenwriting
01:07:06 • 12min