So for our movie, its hard to tell how many scenes we actually have. When I look at the script, it seems that 7 or 8 seems logic. However, some scenes tend to carryover into different locations. If anyone can help me with this problem, I would be happy to send you our script. (Molly and Gabe are in my group) Next, we will be holding tryouts for our cast. As of now we still need a creepy criminal (male) and his 2 of his friends that are sly and older looking. If you known of anyone, once again please get back to me.
thanks
Steve Kinslow
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No matter what, a scene is whenever you change locations, time etc. So an easy way to count would be to look at all your scene headings. (INT. SOMEWHERE - TIME) and see how many you have. Even though the scene carries to another location, the new location will still be a new scene. Even if you go back to the first location later, it's a new scene because you've changed time. I know if you use Final Draft as your writing software you can go to view, then choose scene view and it will show you an entire list of all your scenes.
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Although that is the conventional description of a scene it is not always the case. In theater (where the term comes from) a scene in fact happens in a single location. In film however, because of the mobility of the POV this is not always the case. You could consider the following.: two characters are having a conversation as they walk. They come out of the cafe, cross the street, and continue the discussion as they cross the park. This is an extreme case where you can still argue it is a single "scene" with many shots. So, as long as there is continuity in the action (no change of time) as to what is happening I would still call it a scene.
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