A film project or something as short as a TV commercial begins with the script or screenplay. Proceeding to make a film without a script is like trying to sail your boat in the ocean without any navigation. It tells the complete story, narrates all actions in the film, and dialogues for every cast. It also describes a character visually so casting directors can cast accordingly. It is the blueprint for the movie that everyone involved in the film refers to while playing their respective roles. The blueprint can also predict the cost of the film, web series, or TV show. For example, a script for web series like Jack Ryan can prepare producers for a bigger budget. On the contrary, a dialogue-driven script like Bheja Fry can be accommodated in a room with only a few casts, and on a small budget.
Although one cannot change the writing style much, by pursuing a course in the screenplay from a film school, one can learn the specific kind of formats, types, and word processors exclusively used by professional screenplay writers.
Screenplay writers are well-paid once they learn how to do their job well. Getting a degree or certificate on screenplay writing from the best film schools like RSACE can land you to some of the best job offers. With the surge in web series, more and more screenplay writers are getting recognition and good remuneration. Many leading film institutions that offer film Direction & production & management courses in Mumbai also offer certificate, diploma or degree courses in screenplay writing. After pursuing a course in screenplay writing, one can develop a screenplay for stories from different genres, such as comedy, drama, science fiction, action, romantic, etc. You get employment opportunities in the film industry, Ad agencies, TV and Radio, digital marketing, and education industry.
Usually, there is no fixed salary for any job profile in the film industry. Most payments are made on a contract basis. If you manage to get under a big banner, you will be paid a hefty sum of around 10 Lac to even 1 crore for a movie script in Bollywood. Many successful scriptwriters came out from some of the best film schools in India are now ruling the film industry as directors. RSACE has a great degree course in screenwriting.
