I was (screenwriter, director and producer) in my last (3 film projects). Here’s the role I loved the least. Let me start with the (one I loved the most). Screenwriter. Making (something out of “nothing”), creating characters, worlds, moments, why wouldn’t you love writing? (I have spent over a decade) honing my skill as a writer so it’s understandable I love it so much. Director. Bringing the written word to life is a huge challenge, a challenge a director can’t run from. But bringing a whole team of cast and crew to turn those words into images is fun (on most days). Producer. I consider this a necessary evil for my current budget production. It’s a lot of charts, schedules, budget problems. While I’d rather just do the “creative” parts, it takes more than just inspiration and “magic” to make a movie. You need the grit, the attentiveness and analytical mind of the producer. I have started preproduction for my next film and … here we go again. P.S. What’s your least favorite role in filmmaking?
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Tell your story visually! Key to winning Oscar, put no dialogue in first 5 min. Look at how many Oscar films establish the tone without words. Make people think. I also teach this in my workshop! And when you know the rules, you know you can break them. Dm for details!
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If you can't write a short film, you have no business being a screenwriter. I am a literary manager that reads dozens of screenplays each week. Here are the 4 essential skills that writing a short will help you master: Skill #1: Ensuring your story has a distinct beginning, middle, and end. I can't tell you how many pilots I read that don't have this basic element. Writers at all levels make the mistake of thinking that because they're telling a longform story, their primary responsibility is setting up the TV show. Yes, that is one of the responsibilities of a pilot script. But every episode of television also needs to be telling its own self-contained story. A short film script will allow you to practice the art of starting and concluding a story in a short amount of time. Skill #2: Establishing a compelling Central Dramatic Question for your audience. Too many writers are so focused on the theme of their movie or TV show that they forget the primary responsibility of their script: tell a story. As early as possible in your script, you want to establish a question in your audience's mind. This question should be something that they can reasonably expect to have answered on screen. Then, at the end of your script, the conclusion is the answer to that question. You only have a few scenes in a short film to establish this external story. Writing a short will train you to avoid wasting time on scenes that don't move your story forward. Skill #3: Delivering context efficiently. If you can't tell a story in 10 minutes, you can't tell a story in 120 minutes. The difference between a feature film and a short film is the amount of story you have. Both mediums require the same amount of ruthless efficiency. Playing in a short form medium will teach you the skill of understanding what context needs to be conveyed in each scene. You'll have no choice but to get in, deliver that context, and get out as quickly as possible. Skill #4: Telling your story visually. A telltale sign of an amateur script is one that relies too heavily on prose or dialogue. You don't have to be a director or cinematographer, but film is a visual medium. I want you to put on your director hat and think about how we can experience this story through the context and images we see on the screen. Otherwise, you're better off writing a novel or a play. Short films tend to be more visual mediums because they are viewed as more "artsy." Writing a short will train your brain to convey the details of your small scale story in as visual a way as possible. *** Want more actionable advice on how to take your writing career to the next level? Subscribe to my Weekly Email Newsletter! Link in the comments below.
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Week 3: Collaboration & Networking Day 15: Talk about the importance of collaboration in film production. You cannot successfully and effectively make a movie without collaboration. Collaboration in film production is essential to creating a cohesive and impactful final product. Filmmaking involves numerous roles, from directors and screenwriters to cinematographers and editors, each contributing their expertise to bring a shared vision to life. Effective collaboration ensures that the artistic and technical elements of a film harmonise, enabling a seamless storytelling experience. By working together, team members can tackle challenges creatively and refine their work, leading to innovative solutions and a higher quality film. Collaboration fosters a dynamic and supportive environment where diverse perspectives can enhance the storytelling process. As different individuals bring unique skills and viewpoints, the collective input enriches the narrative and visual style of the film. This synergy not only boosts creativity but also ensures that the final product resonates with a broader audience. In essence, the collaborative nature of film production underscores the importance of teamwork in achieving a unified and compelling cinematic experience. Thanks for reading. See you on Day 16! 🥂 #oziomaogbaji #storytelling #screenwriter #producer #nigerianscreenwriter #nigerianfilmmaker #africanscreenwriter #africanfilmmaker #womeninfilm
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"Editing Means Forever Coming-of-age" - Part 2 Editors often love your films even more than you do. Having edited several debut films, I've seen directors and producers grapple with insecurities about their projects. Edit suites can be flooded with unfiltered feedback from all quarters - fellow filmmakers, public servant friends, distant relatives, even high school crushes, you name it. The trusty opinion of their editor, despite formed through hundreds of hours of discussion, creative exploration and bold experiment, can be dismissed as just another perspective. That is why I try to set mental anchor points, and confirm them with other creators at every chance - "Now, what's so uniquely awesome about your film?" Once they're set, they become immune to exterior influences and serve as a unshaken reminder that our films will be loved because of A, B and C. Without self-appreciation, every revision will be a destruction. (Image: Shall We Talk, a coming-of-age tragedy/drama I spent two years editing. Despite harsh criticism from authorities and being banned from theaters, it remains a work I'm immensely proud of.)
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The Power of Short Films Many screenwriters focus solely on feature scripts or TV pilots, but there's a value in starting off smaller. Paula Hendrickson interviews writer-filmmakers Marshall Curry, Carmella Casinelli, and Bryan Buckley who share the power of short films for both your career and the audience Writing a short script is a great way to demonstrate your skills. Producing your script also allows you to showcase the talents of actors, directors, cinematographers, set decorators, and everyone working on the production. That makes short films great calling cards for all involved. Short films often generate attention at film festivals, but they can also serve as proof-of-concept to secure funding for larger projects. “Even if you’re a professional writer and you’re selling things, we all know they don’t always get made. So, one of the most rewarding things for me about short films is testing a bigger proof-of-concept.
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Dear researchers in film #subtitling, When discussing decisions regarding the artistic and narrative aspects of, say, on-screen text, have in mind these are typically taken by the #creative team (director, screenwriter, editor, graphic designer), not the #production team, who are mainly concerned with budgeting, scheduling, logistics, staffing, etc. Executive producers have a higher-level, oversight role in a film's production. Their involvement in specific creative decisions, like the use of on-screen text or subtitles, is limited unless these decisions have implications for the film's overall vision or marketability.
