Objectives

• Explore ideas that make effective films
• Develop appropriate research skills
• Analyse effective storytelling in natural history and other factual films
• Explore successful storytelling structure

Examples of components of this paper:

• Short stories
• Stories and research
• Story analysis
• The shape of the feature film
• The three act structure
• Writing the script
• The Good Natural History Story
• Writing commentary
• Writing for the American Market
• Additionally, prominent filmmakers talk about the stories in their films

Examples of practical exercises associated with this paper:

• Write a short story
• Analyse a story
• Conduct the research for a natural history film
• Write a script
• Produce a commentary