DZ-116: Writing physical comedy

Draft Zero: a screenwriting podcast by Stuart Willis

Feb 26, 202501:35:40TV & Film

How do you make extended technical scenes funny on the page? Mel joins Chas to tackle physical comedy. We limited our homework selection to extended scenes (as opposed to moments and sight gags) in live action projects a...

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