Screenwriting 101: James DiLapo

“I think act structure is extremely important. The midpoint is crucial. It doesn’t have to be as overt as it is in the middle of this…

Screenwriting 101: James DiLapo

“I think act structure is extremely important. The midpoint is crucial. It doesn’t have to be as overt as it is in the middle of this script, but there needs to be that transition on an emotional level for the character, from reactive to active.”

— James DiLapo

Go Into The Story interview, May 2013

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