By Jon Niccum on September 16, 2018
Professor Kevin Willmott roams in front of the blackboard as three dozen University of Kansas students pay rapt attention. He introduces the concept of a “controlling idea” to his Basic Screenwriting class, hoping to enhance their first screenplay assignment.
“You need to have a clear notion who the main character is. You need to know what the movie is about and a strong problem the movie introduces,” Willmott tells the class, punctuating his point by tapping chalk on the board. Read more…