WIM+AI – WIM Module 8 – Lesson 4: Subtext Dialogue Part 1

[Michael Collado]

Mike’s Subtext Dialogue Part 1

My Vision is to write an original screenplay, make a couple of calls to pitch it, to start a bidding war.

This lesson taught me how to create subtext to give dialogue a more profound meaning or to cover up something.

In one scene earlier, Jocinda mentions she is taking a trip out west in an RV. (But we know she is not)
Two senses later, she confessed that she was suspended.

• This reply was modified 6 months, 2 weeks ago by  Michael Collado.

[Margaret]

Margaret Loves Covering Subtext!

Vision: To write profound faith-based scripts that are produced.

What I learned: Using subtext makes the dialogue interesting vs boring exposition.

Scenes updated with subtext covers: 9, 13, 48, 51, 53, 54, 55, 59, 89.

[Monica Arisman]

Subject: Monica loves Covering Subtext!

VISION: I am a very successful screenwriter who has made multiple movies.

What I learned doing this assignment is the different methods of sub-text. I don’t think I knew this which made “getting” sub-text a long process for me. This is much easier with the labels.

Scenes updated with sub-text covers:

Scene 3, 7, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 25, 35, 36, 43

I have more work to do on the script and will build in more subtext as I go along.

• This reply was modified 6 months, 1 week ago by  Monica Arisman.

[Edward Lusk]

ED Loves Covering Subtext

MY VISION is to be a bankable, reputable, and industry go-to writer who’s demonstrated how to entertain and hold an audience’s attention through unforgettable characters and stories that are as enjoyable to write as they are to watch.

What I learned doing this assignment is how to make my character's dialogue more entertaining, interesting, and add some elements of intrigue with how they communicate with each other.

Misdirection
JESÚS
Howie darling, he’s just so one dimensional.

Make a joke
HOWIE
Unlike other boys, he’ll never leave me Jesús, unless it an exceptionally windy day, then he might just fly off to Queens.

Attack Back
HOWIE
(to women customer)
Try,“Velvet Abyss,” take a
deep dive into a world of dark, intoxicating allure, just like your previous marriage.
(to male customer)
For you sir, “Whispering Pines,”
reconnect with nature in a forest of fresh tranquility and discover your obvious missing masculinity.
(to pimply teenage boy)
Oh dear. Um… “Battle Spray,” because your face deserves a clean slate, not a pizza plate! No?
(boy flips him the bird)
Work with me people!

Change Subject
MARCUS
Good things do come in small packages. Even the marked down ones. Howie, mon cher, I know a little café where the food is, how do you say, délicieux. Perhaps you’d join us for lunch? A bit of wine, some conversation. Who knows where it might lead?

Change Subject
HOWIE
I’m leaving fragrance ambassadors and moving on to underwear models. At least they have a sense of integrity even when wearing a thong.

Question
HOWIE
I thought you had some chimney fix’n to do?