Page One: ‘Con Air’ (1997)

Written by Scott Rosenberg

A quick reminder: Screenwriting is rewriting.

31 drafts over 5 1/2 months. Plus, countless drafts before the project goes into active pre-production.

Want to be a screenwriter? Be prepared to be a re-writer.

You may download the screenplay here.

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!

Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of notable movie scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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