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Town of the Living Dead
How to Make a Zombie Movie - Chapter One: Developing Storyline
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Want to make your own zombie movie? Follow this simple how-to guide provided by the cast and crew of Town of the Living Dead every week and you'll be on your way to cinematic greatness. The first chapter covers the writing process -- Action!
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Step 1. Begin field research
And by 'field' we mean bars, where you can bounce ideas, listen to stories and imbibe accordingly.
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Step 3. Do lots of brainstorming
Which involves ordering pizza, arguing over wrestling and watching more zombie movies.
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Step 4. Be clear, confident and draft initial outline
Stare at blank paper and get frustrated, then eat Nachos and watch zombie movies.
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Step 5. Establish characters
Play yourselves, insert girlfriend for female lead.
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Step 6. Establish character roles
Hero, victim, who lives, who dies, everyone argue.
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Step 7. Gather film crew
Go to everyone you know in profession, be turned down. Do it yourself.
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Step 8. Write script
Sift through filthy college apartment for pencil and paper because computer broke. Start writing ... pencil breaks.
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