Screenwriting : Do You Write Like a Screenwriter or Director? by Kerry Patton

I have been doing a lot of reflection as of late. Mostly, my reflections come from my previous screenwriting endeavors--especially now that I have made quarter-finalist and semi-finalist rounds in a few script-writing competitions. And I am reflecting now more than ever because I am adamant about getting to that next level of excellence with my writing. But one question I continuously find myself asking......

Should we write as script-writers or as Directors?

I have been in the industry for some time now as a tech advisor, stunt performer, and actor. I understand costs--especially due to already creating two feature films. One of my latest scripts was based in the present but hazy dissolved into the past (like a few hundred years in the past). In writing this, I wrote the past through animated strips versus actually writing them as utilizing real actors, places, etc merely knowing any producer would have difficulty filming this considering the cost it would entail for production.

And yet my question is: Was this wrong?

As screenwriters, should we take into consideration actual production cost or should we simply go for broke? Personally, I would think Show Runners and Directors would appreciate the consideration and make the call to switch from animated strips to utilizing re-enactments.

The crazy part? I have noticed now that I am looking back, I have written most of my scripts with this subliminal thought and care ie cost.

So, I would love your insight especially from those who have seen their writings come to life through production.