“32 Qualities Of Better Film”

I was all set to interview Ted Hope yesterday, but then this news broke. So our talk is pushed back. But here’s a nifty taste of Ted’s producer’s world view: 32 Qualities of Better Film:

1. Ambition
2. Originality
3. Innovation
4. Integrity To The Concept
5. Discipline
6. Truthfulness
7. Joy Of Doing
8. Singularity
9. Communication Of Themes
10. Clarity of Intent
11. Synthesis of Style & Themes
12. Application Of Techniques
13. Reality Of Actors
14. Pleasure
15. A Good Story Well Told
16. Accomplishment Within The Means
17. Awareness & Appreciation Of The World
18. Acknowledgement Of The Limits Of Feature Film Form
19. Consideration Of Effects Of Representation
20. Recognition Of Film History
21. Subversive To The Status Quo
22. Provocation Of The Audience
23. Respect For The Audience
24. Confidence In The Filmmaking
25. Restraint
26. Awareness Or Avoidance Of Pretension
27. Access To The Subconscious
28. Differentiation Among Characters & Environments
29. Leaving Some Things Unexplained
30. Emotional Use Of Technique
31. Depth Of Character / Depth of Characters
32. Impassioned Point Of View

Ted goes into detail on each quality which you can read here.

Okay, screenwriters. Check out that list again. Which of the qualities are top of mind for you when you write a script?

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