We’ve just learnt the sad news that screenwriting guru Syd Field has died. Field was well-known by Hollywood as well as aspiring and professional film writers everywhere for his workshops, seminars and publications. He died on Sunday, November 17, of hemolytic anemia (a condition where the body destroys its own blood cells) at his Beverly Hills home surrounded by wife, family and friends. He was 77.
Field made it big with his first book, Screenplay, in 1979. He continued to publish, lecture and advise throughout his career and delivered his last key note speech in September 2013. Perhaps what he’ll be remembered for best is his explanation of the three act structure and plot points (moments of momentous or subtle change for the protagonist).
Famous supporters of Field and his teachings include screenwriter and director Frank Darabont (THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION) and writer and comedian Tina Fey (30 ROCK, MEAN GIRLS). Field’s books are still a staple of film schools across the globe and he was a regular on the lecturing circuit. He also worked as script consultant to 20th Century Fox, Disney Studios, Universal and TriStar Pictures.
Source: InsideMovies
Claire Joanne Huxham comes from the south-west, where the cider flows free and the air smells of manure. She teaches A-level English by day and fights crime by night. When not doing either of these things she can usually be found polishing her Star Trek DVD boxsets. And when she can actually be bothered she writes fiction and poetry that pops up on the web and in print. Her favourite film in the whole world, ever, is BLADE RUNNER.
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