Now, before you make a movie, you have to have a script, and before you have a script, you have to have a story; though some avant-garde directors have tried to dispense with the latter item, you'll find their work only at art theaters.

Arthur C. Clarke
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Once you have a script, the next step is to have a story. A story is like a road map that helps you plot out where you want your movie to go. But, not every script is ready for the big screen. Some are too long, others are too short or lack plot, or any number of other problems.

Source: 2001: A Space Odyssey

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