How To Write A Successful Action Movie
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Webinar hosted by: Sabelo Mgidi
Executive Producer, Screenwriter & Author
Sabelo Mgidi is the screenwriter of Netflix’s Original hit action movie SILVERTON SIEGE which debuted at no.2 in the world on Netflix in April 2022. He is also the sole screenwriter of Netflix’s African hit series KINGS OF JOBURG Season 1 & 2 which went on to dominate the number one spot for several weeks on Netflix Africa, Jamaica, Australia and a few other countries. Sabelo is also an author of 3 fictional books and has recently released his first non-fiction book about the film industry and navigating the world of entertainment as a young filmmaker in the new world of streaming and interconnectedness within the world of content. The book is titled “DRAMA” and its follow up edition is titled “FAMOUS” which releases on the 25th of DECEMBER 2023. Full Bio »
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Learn how to create and write an action movie that can resonate around the world with Sabelo “King Of TV” Mgidi, an esteemed screenwriter & the Executive Producer of Netflix’s SILVERTON SIEGE and KINGS OF JOBURG!
PLUS! You will receive the shooting script for SILVERTON SEIGE, the No.2 Netflix movie in the world!
With today's global distribution landscape it is becoming more possible every day to create a movie or TV show wherever you are in the world that catches fire and gets global distribution and becomes a hit with audiences everywhere
However, creating a story and film that resonates with people from different regions, cultures and languages is no easy take. There are certain elements in your story that are critical to include if you want your film to be adored by fans across the globe.
In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you will learn what elements you need to highlight in your script to make an action film that becomes a global success no matter where you live. You will learn how to take your personal experiences, cultural knowledge and story and turn all that into something every audience member in the world wants to pay attention to. Every story is important, it’s in the structure and how we set up the story that gets the rest of the world engaged.
Teaching you how to make an action film that becomes a global hit is esteemed screenwriter Sabelo “King of TV” Mgidi. Sabelo is the screenwriter of Netflix’s original hit action movie SILVERTON SIEGE which debuted at no.2 in the world in April 2022. He is also the sole screenwriter of Netflix’s African hit series KINGS OF JOBURG (seasons 1 & 2) which went on to dominate the number one spot for several weeks on Netflix Africa, Jamaica, Australia and a number of other countries.
Over an information-packed 90 minutes, Sabelo will share with you can create and write an action movie that resonates with today's global audience.
You will learn how to think globally in your writing and include internationally compelling characters and set pieces. You will also learn how to network effectively with international constituents to ensure your action film is a global phenomenon.
If you’re looking to write your action film that becomes a hit with audiences all over the world, this webinar is a must!
PLUS! You will receive a copy of the shooting script for SILVERTON SIEGE to help in your own writing.
"Stage 32 connects with Africa in this new age of streaming where content and connections from anywhere in the world can find a global audience! I am truly excited!!!" - Sabelo Mgidi
What You'll Learn
- Thinking globally
- A good sense of international knowledge
- Films/Shows from other countries
- Why traveling is so important to your writing
- How to think globally (From America to Africa, from Asia to Europe to Australia, From the Middle East to South America)
- What to look for in foreign films
- Writing the “blockbusters” that travels
- Story appeal
- PLOT - What makes your movie different?
- Creativity & ingenuity
- Follow the past greats then follow yourself
- Writing in different styles for different audiences
- How to write international characters
- What are common traits of globally loved characters?
- How can characters resonate within different cultures?
- How to create broad characters that speak to people across the world
- Why the action genre?
- Action
- Suspense
- Love
- Understanding
- How to translate all the above into your script for international audiences
- How to recreate the past while creating a new future
- Your title is everything!
- Selling a global action film starts with its marketability
- How to pick a title that will stick
- What to avoid in a title
- High Stakes/Noble Rewards
- The one thing that makes every person from all walks of life tune in
- The underdog
- The story that everyone can relate to
- Playing with emotions
- Networking Across Oceans
- Producers, Writers, Private funding, etc.
- How to market your script/idea/film to international markets
- How to define your own path as a storyteller/filmmaker regardless of background
- Q&A with Sabelo
About Your Instructor
Sabelo Mgidi
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