He explains that having too many concepts in a film isn't realistic in the allotted timeframe you're given. At most, a good story focuses on 1 central idea. By focusing on one idea, it leaves the audience with one specific question at the end; otherwise, it'll leave them confused. Everything in the story should engage the audience and connect to the central idea. Having a complicated story based on an idea that isn't easy to understand doesn't make it an amazing story. Being able to take a complicated idea and make it into a simpler, more digestible story is more impactful to the audience. Instead of trying to make complicated, feature-length films in your script, you need to practice by creating simple scripts. This will help you build your skillset and allow you to write more complicated ideas later on. Essentially, understanding how to simplify your stories, what to focus on, and how to finish your stories will help you in the long run.
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