From it's a Wonderful Life, to Star Wars, fantasy is not bound by a specific formula. It spans all genres, times and locals, and has contributed to the folklore and literature of every culture around the world. Writing the fantasy film guides you through the fantasy script process, without having to sprinkle the fairy dust.

The recent success of classic fantasy films such as the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and the "Harry Potter" series show there is a large popular audience for fantasy films. Through his exhaustive exploration of the rules and conventions of fantasy writing, Sable Jak enables budding screenwriters to avoid the cliches of the form and develop their own styles and ideas. "Writing the Fantasy Film" is a unique guide to this increasingly popular genre and an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to break into the fantasy world. It is a unique, fully comprehensive guide to fantasy films and how to write them. It includes detailed filmography and bibliography. It is written by a life long devotee of the fantasy genre and experienced screenwriter.

About the Author

Sable Jak was born and raised in the lake country of Southern Wisconsin. She currently lives in the Pacific Northwest. She is a columnist with Scr(i)pt Magazine's ezine and absolutewrite.com.

Review

"A practical approach to screenwriting runs right through the book...The section on Magic is particularly interesting...It also includes a beneficial Tools of the Trade list. Such knowledge, and examples of its use in actual Fantasy stories, can only help the aspiring Fantasy screenwriter." www.londonscriptconsultancy.com "If you're a fantasy fan/writer seeking to produce fantasy films which are more than Grade B, you simply can't be without Writing the Fantasy Film: it's got the nuts and bolts of the industry's basic needs and a formula for success which can't be beat." - Midwest Book Review "If you want to write a Fantasy Film, this book is an excellent resource. If you are a new screenwriter just starting out - I would give this a look, too. This book is both fascinating AND fun."  - www.hollywoodlitsales.com