What lessons from the screenplay can we draw from one of our generation’s greatest directors — Martin Scorsese? From his movies Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Mean Streets and The Departed. In making movies, everyone from the crew to the director is a storyteller. The screenwriter and screenplay are just the beginning. Besides directing, Scorsese is always very immersed in the writing process and always collaborates closely with his screenwriters.

In the video we feature Martin Scorsese’s greatest tips on writing, directing and cinematic storytelling as a whole.

Tip 1 - 0:34 - Write what you know
Tip 2 - 1:51 - Have confidence and passion while promoting yourself shamelessly
Tip 3 - 2:52 - Write with music in mind
Tip 4 - 3:58 - Write empathetic characters that the audience will care about
Tip 5 - 5:35 - Watch a lot of movies and study them for visual literacy
Tip 6 - 8:12 - Include your family when starting out
Tip 7 - 11:08 - Find humanity in your anti-heroes
Tip 8 - 12:08 - Use anger for dedication and humor to get through
Tip 9 - 13:27 - Make your own industry
Tip 10 - 14:52 - Use projects to learn more about yourself and important life questions

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