Scriptwriting Orthodox Jewish Characters

A guide to anyone looking to incorporate Orthodox Jews into their script, this document serves as a crash course in understanding the nuances of Orthodox Jewish life, and can help you write a screenplay or story that presents Orthodox Jews in a more authentic and convincing way.

Whether they're the main plot, a supporting character, or a single scene, this 30 page manual will help you create believable characters and accurate storylines.

Includes:

• Background on Orthodox Judaism's evolution and sub-sects
• Guidance on naming characters, writing dialogue, and expressing manerisms
• Advice on themes and storylines unique to Orthodox Jews
• Suggestions on unique story ideas that emerge from this population
• Recommended resources and a critque of existing portreyals of Orthodox Jews in different films

Written by Shalom Shore, an ex-Orthodox Jew who has been writing for years and knows some people in Hollywood, this helpful guide can help you make your Orthodox-flavored story sound better than Cantor Guttstein's Rosh Hashana prayers, and more evocative than Rabbi Feigenkrantz's moving Thursday night speeches.