No matter what the skills of director and crew, if a project starts with a bad script, it's going to go nowhere. Films made on a low budget are something else again - it's unlikely that they can fall back on big-name actors, flashy special effects or high production value to carry them if the story is weak. In fact, the story driving a low-budget production needs to be strong precisely because there is nothing else to fall back on.
If you're looking for tips on story structure and the Hero's Tale, this article isn't the place you'll find it. However, if you would like some practical tips on how to write a script specifically for a low budget production, this is a fine place to start.
The Online Communicator: Writing Low-Budget Film
