8. Make research your BFF, pt. 2

Homework

Return to your research folder / Trello board / Evernote.
Is anything else you can add to it?
Are there any other people you could interview?
Research who your characters are.
Find actors (doesn’t matter how famous) who fit the description of your character.
Move on with your research to a more visual stage:
Make a Pinterest board with the headshots of your chosen actors . . .
and another with pictures of locations similar to the ones you want to use in your script, in order to paint a clearer image of your visual story.
Think of all your research as your raw and unrefined screenplay.
This work contains all the answers and information related to your screenplay.

Compile a reading and watch list around the topic you are writing on.
Explore as many avenues as you possibly can: travel books, biographies, documentaries.
Visit as many of your desired locations as you can. Experiencing places physically will help you dramatically when imagining your scenes taking place.
If you haven’t already, reach out to professionals relevant to subjects in your script. Authenticity is rarely seen in amateur scripts, so get your script to the top of the pile with this research technique.