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figure out what the main character learns throughout the story

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figure out what the main character learns throughout the story

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time can bring important aspects into focus

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time can bring important aspects into focus

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have to compress time sometimes to make the movie work

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have to compress time sometimes to make the movie work

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minor changes in details are sometimes necessary 

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minor changes in details are sometimes necessary 

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good to ask for others' opinions and help

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good to ask for others' opinions and help

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research is key to the story development 

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research is key to the story development 

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index cards can help you layout the plot

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index cards can help you layout the plot

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Relationship with the director is important 

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Relationship with the director is important 

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look for problem to solve

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Won 1 Oscar. Another 16 wins & 37 nominations. See more awards "

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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Michael Ardnt | Michael DeBruyn | Rick Kerb | Michael deBruyn

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Personal Quote:

My thing is that most scripts aren't bad scripts, they're just not finished yet.

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Michael Arndt, Writer: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Michael Arndt was born on November 11, 1965 in Harris County, Texas, USA as Michael deBruyn Arndt. He is a writer, known for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015), Little Miss Sunshine (2006) and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013).