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“Writing a screenplay is like climbing a mountain. When you’re climbing, all you can see is the rock in front of you and the rock directly above you. You can’t see where you’ve come from or where you’re going.”

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Syd Field
Syd Field

Syd Field, born in the United States in 1935, was a renowned screenwriter and screenwriting instructor. He is best known for pioneering the theory of film script structure, with his book 'The Story' having a profound impact on the field of screenwriting. more

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