Coursera Flash Sale
40% Off Coursera Plus for 3 Months!
Grab it
Watch this 16-minute video interview where accomplished WGA screenwriter, feature director, and Emmy-recognized editor Jason Eric Perlman discusses why theme should be prioritized at the beginning of the writing process rather than discovered later. Learn from a professional who has collaborated on over 20 feature films and worked with major studios like Warner Bros, Sony, and Lionsgate, with material that has screened at prestigious festivals including Sundance and SXSW. Discover how establishing theme early can guide your storytelling decisions and strengthen your narrative structure from the outset. Gain insights from someone recognized as #4 in LA Weekly's "Top 10 Entertainment Professionals to Watch in 2023" as he challenges conventional wisdom about when theme should emerge in screenwriting and storytelling. Explore practical approaches to identifying and implementing theme as a foundational element that informs character development, plot progression, and scene construction throughout your writing process.
