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SimplyScripts Screenwriting Discussion Board / Questions or Comments / Theme (fixed)
Posted by: Grandma Bear, September 15th, 2018, 7:15pm
Nothing wrong with the theme. It's real and happens all the time in all societies. However, because it's such a horrible subject, no one wants to see it. It's best hinted at. I've written plenty of scripts about the subject myself because it's something I feel strongly about. Just know that your script will probably not get picked up with that theme, unless it's just soo amazingly written and handled that directors/producers just have to have it.
Posted by: FrankM, September 15th, 2018, 7:50pm; Reply: 1
Another thing to keep in mind is whether any sane parent would let their kid play the scene.
Posted by: Warren, September 15th, 2018, 7:54pm; Reply: 2
This is a subject matter I've used more than any other, but as Pia said, I always only hint at it.
I even wrote a dark comedy about the subject that people responded very well to.
I've had 2 scripts produced which deal with different levels of child abuse.
So I don't think it's an issue, but no one really wants it to be in you face, at least I don't think so.
Posted by: Grandma Bear, September 15th, 2018, 10:00pm; Reply: 3
Quoted from DA_S1lva But to be clear I should rewrite and hint at it?
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Since you are young and new at screenwriting, my suggestion is to avoid heavy subjects like this. Way too easy to go wrong with it, if you know what I mean.
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