On one story I want to make a feature film, which will involve time travel. This is a much different twist to a time travel film and I know that will take all of my focus and time.
The second short story is about a day of attending a Quinceanera (like a sweet 15th party in Hispanic culture) however there are a lot more characters in this story idea than the other.
What do you think is best to work on regarding time and practice?
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Whichever has the strongest and most dynamic relationships.
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Whichever one has the deepest connection to yourself. You want to pick the project that most motivates you at the time because you are going to be spending a lot of time with it. And when that moment comes where you need to put it down and step away for a bit, pick up the other project and start working on that too.
I believe the second story may be best. It's a lot of characters but maybe if I outline them then I can work on it.
Thank you!
I think the second option seems more 'doable' than the first. A couple of questions first: What's the theme/point? Who's the intended audience (kids or kid's parants) and are you culturally qualified to write it? It sounds interesting.
The theme/points I have for the second film are a few:
1. It relates to my culture and family life. I am a Hispanic woman and what I experienced in my culture is family life. Getting together for a party, having a buffet for Mexican food, enjoying talking to family members you haven't seen in a long time, also, talking about them behind their backs (it happens), and just showing a part of a world to share with others. Quinceanera are usually a Hispanic event, however it's become more open to other ethnicity in our home life.
2. It's a love story inside the party. It's a lost love at a young age and now as the main characters are older, they discover each other once again. At the same time, a young love is brewing in the party of these teenagers. On top of that, you discover what families feel about love and what they did to get it or did they miss it?
3. In a way, this story is also about the changes of women's roles in the Mexican culture. How Hispanic women has changed the household over the years.
The audience:
The rating I'm thinking is PG-13. I don't believe it's for younger kids than 13. It's not overly sexed. It's just the right amount.
Finally, am I qualified?
Yes, definitely yes.
Doug Nelson, I think you just helped me with my outline. Thank you!
Sounds good. If there's anyway I can help - just ask. All the best.
Thanks Doug Nelson!