Gosh what a whirlwind of a week.
Earlier this week I attended the CenterFrame #GetItMade Summer Mixer to speak to #directors and #producers to find out about their vision for my short 'Like Buses'
Described by the organisers as like speed dating, they couldn't have been more right! With finding a connection, a spark, with someone being the best way to decide amongst an incredible talent on offer.
I did indeed find that spark! More on this later...
What other take aways do I have from this experience ??
?? This industry is about more than just good ideas and great stories
?? That nurturing talent and connections is paramount
?? You could have the best script, offer, showreel in the room, but sharing in that vision is worth more because it's the only thing you can't change
So what were the deciding factors?
?? That my script had sparked their creativity beyond the story
?? An alignment of personal values and drivers
?? Understanding and trusting that the story and characters had been created very specifically and seeing it for that
?? A desire to invest in me as a person not just my work
It was fascinating to hear how other creatives interpreted the story. I had a very varied response! So what were the things that made me wonder if this was the right fit?
?? Missing the theme and the tone completely
?? Underestimating the value of the interaction and relationships of the characters
?? Not being driven by the story, but by the outcomes they wanted to achieve from this process
?? Underestimating my knowledge and experience and how I came to write the story in the way that I did
I'm a reflective person, and will go away and digest this list, understand why that was ?? and if there's a way I can reframe their approach. In this context, these did feel like red flags, but it's very likely in another context, these would be typical responses (as the writer) I'd have to adapt to. I recognise I have the luxury to choose who and how I want my script to be realised.
I'm so grateful to Bernhard Pucher, Arianna Steigman and Nathan Haines for the opportunity to experience this!
#Film #short #screenwriting #script #opportunities #aspirations
This week, we hosted our inaugural Filmmakers' Summer Mixer, and it was an absolute hit! We were thrilled to welcome over 100 passionate filmmakers who came together to share their love for the craft, network, and ignite the spark for future projects. The energy was electric, and the connections made promise an exciting wave of new films on the horizon!
Learn more: https://cframe.club/x8j7hf
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