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Writer here
Since you're making the script for a short movie and not a novel it doesn't matter how you write or what sentence structure you use as long as it's clear.
script is like an outline, like bullet points. Short sentences.
First decide on a beginning, write it down as the last point. Now go ahead and think about how to get from point A to point B, gradually till you reach point Z
Ask yourself "what am I trying to show in this scene"
Just remember not to be too specific ,otherwise you won't have creative freedom later.
Make it detailed, but keep it vague.
Would recommend reading some movie scripts to get a better grip on the format.
And just make sure it's consistent so if Derek is wearing a hat, it can't magically disappear in the next scene.
Write their dialogue but keep in mind not every person talks the same way and real life conversations don't have perfect Grammer.
Also the only difference between a movie and real life, is that movies have to make sense. Any scene or piece of information that doesn't advance or add to the story is utterly useless.
Write the script down then open a plank page and rewrite it. Do not edit it. Rewrite
It's time consuming but it's the most helpful thing you can do to any piece of writing. Cut the unnecessary parts, reconsider your choice of words, dialogue and add in emotions
For example :
"Cut to a clip of a news reporter interviewing unemployed people who have lost their jobs due to the quarantine."
Don't use "cut to" instead just start a new point, by default a new point should be your cue to cut to a different scene.
>>a new's report (what channel does he belong to? What's his opening statement? Did he just start or are we in the middle of the interview? Every news station has a side or a message to send so what's his? Does he sympathies with them ? Is he assertive or passive?)
Other than that you're good to go! And if you have any specific questions I'd happily see what I can do.
