writing dystopia

The KEY Elements to Workplace Dystopias in Film and TV

November 2, 2026March 6, 2023 by Industrial Scripts

Over the last few years, there has been a rise in the number of workplace dystopias in film and TV. But what are the essential elements of these stories? And why do writers return to the format again and again? We take a look at the key parts of workplace dystopias in film and TV, their context, inspiration and resonance. Table of ContentsThe Rate Race on Film – What is a Workplace Dystopia?A Brief History of the WorkplaceSeverance – a

Writing Dystopia: The Keys to Crafting an ORIGINAL Dystopian Movie

November 2, 2026March 26, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

Table of ContentsDystopia vs. Post Apocalypse, What’s the Difference? The Dystopian World of SnowpiercerThemes in Dystopian Writing 1. Environmental Degradation Wall-EOkja2. Totalitarian Governments: The Hunger GamesThe Handmaid’s Tale3. Technology Taking Control Protagonists in a Dystopia: Antagonists in Dystopia: Snowpiercer’s AntagonistsOkja’s AntagonistsIn Writing Dystopia, Show Don’t TellWriting the Final Scene of a Dystopian Movie In Conclusion Writing Dystopia Writing dystopia has become something screenwriters are increasingly drawn to in recent years. The dystopian movie is in itself a classic genre. However, this genre seems to have gained increasing