The Bloomsbury Handbook of Global Screenplay Theory (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781501394065)

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Global Screenplay Theory offers a comprehensive introduction and overview of screenplay theory as applied in the analysis of numerous screenplays from an international, multi-author perspective, including both leading and emerging scholars in the field. Each section includes 6-8 case studies of theory applied in the analysis of a landmark screenplay.

The sections are divided thematically, with sections addressing the Screenplay as Narration and Focalisation, the Screenplay as Narrative Structure, the Screenplay as Cinematic Language and the Screenplay as Creative Practice. With both theorists and practitioners contributing to this volume, the focus is on the actual screenplay as opposed to analysis of the final film. The essays contribute to a new era in screenplay theory, providing valuable insights not only into the particular screenplays under analysis but also into the range of ways in which such analysis can be approached, representing a wide range of theoretical perspectives.

Author: Andrew Kenneth Gay
ISBN-10: 1501394061
ISBN-13: 9781501394065
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English
Published: 05/28/2026
Pages: 536
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.49lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.13d