Essay Film and Narrative Techniques: Screen-Writing Non-Fiction

Bringing together filmmakers and scholars, this volume unpacks the evolving language of screenwriting in documentary and experimental cinema.

Uniting filmmakers and practice-led researchers, Essay Film and Narrative Techniques: Screen-writing Non-fiction explores the evolving language of essay film through various methods of narration, including production diaries, self-critiques, interviews, and theoretical analyses. Including canonical works and unconventional approaches, this collection emphasizes how essay films blur the lines between personal expression and collective storytelling.

In this volume, renowned scholars and practitioners unpack the conceptual and contextual dimensions of screenwriting for essay film, considering its role as both a cinematic and research tool. Whether reflecting on the personal camera or hybrid creative methodologies, the essays provide invaluable insights into how essay films are written and realized.

With its interdisciplinary scope and innovative approach, this work is a beneficial resource for academics, filmmakers, and students of documentary and experimental cinema, offering a nuanced understanding of how screenwriting shapes nonfiction storytelling.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1835951473
• ISBN13: 9781835951477
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Intellect (UK)
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.1" x 9.7"