760 - The Lost Art of the Bit Part
47 min
Whatever happened to bit parts — the roles in which a character shows up only for one memorable scene? John and Craig discuss why these roles seem to have vanished, particularly in live action, and make a case for bringing them back. They also cover listener questions, such as when to name your minor character, how to pitch with talent in the room, and what to do when you find out someone has already made your movie… and maybe done it better. In our bonus segment for premium subscribers, we analyze the current political landscape but with a narrative spin. As midterms come to an end, it seems we're in for a very different storyline this season. John and Craig make predictions for what's to come. Links: Bit Part Video by Shane Anderson My Short Film Flopped So Yours Won't Have To by Drew Marquardt Character Creator Kit Download the episode here! Get your copy of The Scriptnotes Book and become a Scriptnotes Premium member today! For more content on the craft of writing check out Inneresting our weekly-ish newsletter about screenwriting and things that are interesting to screenwriters. Scriptnotes is produced by Meredith Stedman and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Our coordinator is Lauren Loesberg. Outro by Brian Keffer (send us yours!) Email us at ask@johnaugust.com
