Interested in hearing everyone's biggest takeaway. I'll share this with all the mentors so they can see what you say!
South Africa Private Group : What was your favorite piece of advice from the Screenwriters Safari? by Amanda Toney
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I received excellent notes from Zoanne, who encouraged me to develop the inner-life and motivations of the protagonist of my pilot (a female serial killer). I thought I knew this character, but I didn't express that on the page. Great advice for any project. Character, character, character!
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I know you asked for one but The Safari changed my life. I learned how to function in a writers room. How the “behind the scenes” of a series works, and remains successful. Print on both sides of paper. My new term is What If? Another takeaway is being open/vulnerable. It’s time for a and deep dive to explore my core wounds. I’m translating emotions to my protagonist, make her stuck and have her realize that old ways no longer serve her. Hopefully a glimpse of recognition will lead her to take action, move forward and leave the cocoon of self banishment. I gotta learn to ASK! Networking is everything. Our business is a marathon not a sprint. Be aware and learn the business side.Be humble. Get active on Stage 32. Whew!
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Melissa Birks - Belle is fascinating, but I can't wait to see what you come up with for her daughter, Character, character, character!
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@LovieD - what wonderful insights you took away from the week. You were such a hard worker taking in everything you could possibly learn. So glad that it all resonated with you!
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For sure trusting voice, everything I talked to Jen and Amanda about for next steps (reps/getting your work out) was fantastic and so needed!
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Chris's reminder that the fundamental difference between TV and features is the emphasis on character over story.
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Chris said it repeatedly, and I needed to hear it: "God does not make great theater." In other words, real life doesn't work on screen without dramatization. As a documentarian (and former journalist) I tend to stick to the facts. Sure, it's great when a script is based on a true story; but if you want to make an award-winning screenplay, you must beef up the drama and give the protagonist lots of action and transformation. This actually allows a writer so much more freedom...and fun!
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Thank you for creating the lounge! Only choosing one thing will take some more reflection. I will organize my thoughts and notes and respond to this as soon as it jumps out to me. I did love one sentence RB repeated in his talk when he said: Access is
Everything.
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YAASSS! Everybody said it best. Character Character Character.
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Conflict makes the story. Nothing should come easily to your protagonist
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Zoanne: Make your plot twists surprising, ASK!, Take chances, work hard, never stop writing, be genuine both in your writing and as a person. Jen: Thread of the theme throughout the story, recognizing your characters wound and flaw leading to the momentum of the character and story, main character needs to be active and not passive.. RB: Importance of marketing, persistence, finish your BIO on Stage 32. Amanda: pitch pitch PITCH deck! Chris: "I talk a lot " :):):):) I know that doesn't sound like advice. But it is.
. did you record these Gilda? Brilliant. Haha love what you took from Chris.