Post by Allison on May 5, 2014 8:03:03 GMT -5
BEFORE CONTINUING MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE SCREENPLAY RULES.
Fan Based
The Fan Based sub board is for screenplays that you create based on an existing fandom. What is a fandom? A fandom (fan domain) is a community of people that bond over a common interest such as a television show, game, movie, book, etc. This sub domain, however, is only meant for screenplays. If you'd rather write a story please go to the 'Fanfiction' board on the site.
Copyright and Credit
Your story or characters may not be your own and for this you'll need to add a disclaimer. Just give credit to copyright holders specifying which concepts you are using that do not belong to you (story, setting, characters, etc.) and you'll be fine.
Things To Consider
Before you go off, gallivanting into the possibilities of fan based screenplays you should definitely keep in mind a couple things. 1) Most people love the characters of their favorite TV show or book like the character was their own. A good way to stay in character is to study whichever interest you are basing your screenplay on and to make a character cheat sheet for them! 2) Keep in mind all the rules of the universe you are basing your work around. You don't have to stick to them but it keeps for a happier fandom if you do. An example of this would be Ravenclaws don't have passwords, they must answer a riddle to get into their common room or electronics are not allowed at Hogwarts, things to that effect.
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