Write with Location in Mind

When you’re writing your first script, it’s tempting to think big. Multiple locations. Big set pieces. Constant movement. But one of the smartest choices a first-time filmmaker can make is also one of the simplest: write your script with a single location in mind.

Why one location makes everything easier

A single-location script dramatically lowers the barriers between writing and actually making the film. Fewer locations mean fewer permits, fewer logistics, fewer schedule changes, and far fewer opportunities for things to fall apart.