käsikirjoitamme

Käsikirjoitamme is a Finnish verb that translates to "we script" or "we write scripts" in English. It refers to the act of creating written material intended for performance, such as plays, films, television shows, or video games. The process of käsikirjoittaminen involves developing plotlines, characters, dialogue, and stage directions or visual cues.

When a group or an individual engages in käsikirjoitamme, they are involved in the fundamental stage of audiovisual or theatrical production. This stage lays the groundwork for all subsequent creative and technical work. A well-crafted käsikirjoitus is crucial for conveying the story effectively and guiding the production team.

The verb can be used in various contexts. For instance, a theater company might announce "Käsikirjoitamme uutta näytelmää" which means "We are scripting a new play." Similarly, a film production company could state "Käsikirjoitamme seuraavaa elokuvaamme" translating to "We are scripting our next film." The term emphasizes the collaborative or individual effort involved in the creative writing process for performance-based media. It highlights the dedication to developing a narrative structure and bringing it into a written form that can then be interpreted and realized by actors and directors.