Practical production for an evolving industry.
Practical production for an evolving industry.
Read the Script: Start by thoroughly reading the script to gain a clear understanding of the story, characters, locations, and any specific requirements. Create a Script Breakdown Sheet: Set up a spreadsheet or use specialized script breakdown software to create a breakdown sheet. Each row …
Budgeting: Determine your film’s budget by considering factors such as script requirements, production scale, crew size, equipment needs, locations, and post-production expenses. Seek funding through investors, grants, crowdfunding, or personal financing. This begins with your breakdown of the script! NOTE: You can download my free …
Freelance life – aaaah, the joy of working from home – or in my Jeep! When I’m not working in the production office of a film or tv series, you’ll find me close to set. But I don’t always have the luxury of a cast …
Story comes out of Character. No matter what world you create for your characters, or the inciting incident that sets them on their journey, nor even the conflict you think will drive the story, it all goes nowhere if your character is not well developed. …
Sometimes we need a little something to get the creative juices flowing. Using creative writers prompts often unlocks writers block. I believe the best stories come out of character development and I boil the primary building blocks down to three main things: Negative Traits, Positive …
Those who know me personally, know that I began my storytelling journey a lifetime ago but my foray into the world of film and tv production started 5 years ago. Since then, I have hustled hard, starting off as a locations PA (if you know, …
Join my creative friends and me for workshops on Vancouver Island! Think ‘Paint Nite’ workshop parties, but for screenwriters and filmmakers. These workshops are focused on all things filmmaking and screenwriting. The workshop instructors work in the entertainment world and have a yen for mentoring …
Creating a compelling scene in a screenplay is a delicate balance of several elements. Here are some key aspects to consider: Objective: Every scene should have a clear objective or purpose. This could be to advance the plot, reveal something about a character, or set …
CHARACTER ARC COMPARISON: TV Series vs. Feature Film Scope and Duration: TV Series: The character arc may span multiple seasons or episodes, allowing for more gradual and nuanced development over time. Feature Film: The character arc needs to be condensed within the limited runtime of …
IN A NUTSHELL: Character arcs refer to the transformation or development of a character over the course of a story. They represent the emotional, psychological, or moral journey that a character undertakes, often resulting in growth, change, or self-discovery. Character arcs typically involve the following …
These character arcs are well known and a good place to start. Hero’s Journey – The hero starts in the ordinary world, gets a call to adventure, faces challenges and temptations, goes through a transformation, and returns home changed. Examples: Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter. Rags …
FINAL DRAFT CELTX SCRIVENER FADE IN Pros: Final Draft is a powerhouse in the screenwriting world, used by many professional screenwriters. It offers a wide range of features, including automatic formatting to industry standards, character and location databases, and a story planning tool. It also …
Inspirations for storytelling are around us everywhere, but sometimes the process of getting those stories into a cohesive outline can be a daunting task and it helps to have a tool to help you clarify the story in its simplest parts. I created a worksheet …
I’m compiling my FREE RESOURCES for upload and will link to them in my FREE THINGS page. STANDBY FOR UPLOAD. Those who know me personally, know that I began my storytelling journey a lifetime ago but my foray into the world of film and tv …
Ah, the first page of a screenplay; the opening scene of a film. It sets the tone, introduces the world, and gives the reader a taste of what’s to come. What makes an excellent ‘page one’?A Strong Opening Image: The first image is the audience’s …