[Scott Wolson Wolson]

Scott A Wolson – Transformational Journey

Jeremy Zatz is a 22 year-old college senior, who works each summer at an Upstate New York resort. While the rest of the world is dealing with the challenges of the 1980’s, the summer of ’82 is especially hedonistic for Jeremy and his buddies. Their hidden microcosm is a long way from reality at a time when sex, drugs and rock & roll were abundant. It is only a personal tragedy that wakes Jeremy from this idealistic existence.

Jeremy’s internal transformation is one that changes him from careless, irresponsible, selfish and often crude to a more thoughtful, introspective and likeable individual.

Jeremy’s external transformation is one that moves him from loud, obnoxious and insulting to a mellower, more mature young man.

Before:

– Crude, overcritical

– Funny at the expense of others

– Selfish and lacking depth

– Unconcerned with the future

After:

– Emotional

– Sympathetic

– Worried about the future

– Introspective

What I learned from this exercise is that all of life is an arc, and the key to good screenwriting is to find that one special arc that makes for great story-telling and sparks the interest of viewers.

[Scott Wolson Wolson]

1. Scott A Wolson

2. I’ve written one screenplay, two tv pilots and over 500 television commercials (don’t know if that counts)

3. I hope to make the leap to professional screenwriter.

4. I moved from New York to Las Vegas. I left a vibrant, inspirational mecca of creativity for a town known for all-you-can-eat buffets.

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