Screen time Quote by John Griesemer
““Writing a screen play: One page of an average screen play equals about one minute of screen time. Therefore, the script for a typical feature film should be about 100 pages long. In fact, many studios and producers won't look at screen plays that are much longer.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Screenwriting advice, John Griesemer, 2005
Screenplays are measured by page count, roughly one minute per page, so a feature film script is about 100 pages; longer scripts are often rejected by studios.
In simple terms: Screen length equals screen time; keep scripts around 100 pages.
Key Takeaway
Aim for concise storytelling.
Themes
writing
film industry
efficiency
Mood
practical
informative
Type
educational
advice
When to use this quote
- pitch meetings
- script revisions
- budget planning
- production scheduling
Key Concepts
page-to-minute ratio
industry standards
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you trim excess scenes without losing story?
- What impact does script length have on production?
A Different Perspective
Longer scripts may dilute narrative focus and increase costs.
