Write compelling screenplays that connect with your viewer"s emotions using the techniques and guidance found in this book. It introduces the crucial element of "human connection" to the screenwriting and story creation process for short films, increasing your ability to write richer, more resonant screenplays that will touch audiences. Claudia Hunter Johnson teaches you the elements of dramatic technique and the craft of writing short screenplays by guiding you through carefully focused exercises of increasing length and complexity. You will learn how to think more deeply about the screenwriter"s purpose, craft effective patterns of human change, and hone your vision and process for short screenplays. includes the screenplays of a webisode and eight short award-winning student films and a website where you can view the films analyzed in the book: http://www.craftingshortscreenplays.com; groundbreaking book that stresses that human connection is as essential to...