David Mamet Memo to "The Unit" Writing Staff
David Mamet's memo provides guidelines for the writing staff of the TV show "The Unit" regarding the importance of drama, storytelling, and creating engaging scenes that advance the plot.
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-It establishes the ORDER (the unique world of the story) and the TONE (the “feel” of the script and movie). -It expresses the THEME. -It usually introduces the Central Dramatic Question, an over-riding mystery that will not be solved until the Midpoint, End of Act Two or the Ending of the script. (Note: The true CDQ can be intro’d as late as End o
... See moreThe Eleven Laws of Showrunning by Javier Grillo-Marxuach provide advice and insights for effectively managing a television show, from fostering a creative environment to delegating responsibility and sharing credit.
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he creates interesting characters, he gives them goals and there’s always urgency.