Prep n Plan with Paul (1)

• Scriptwriting/narration
• Higher Education (non-degree)

How is everyone feeling this morning?

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What's your favourite film and why?

What is film/cinema?

"You use a glass mirror to see your face. You use works of art to see your soul." - George Bernard Shaw

"You use a glass mirror to see your face. You use works of art to see your soul." - George Bernard Shaw

Think of yourself as a filmmaker. 

Start thinking like a filmmaker. Make it a habit. 

Examine the world around you with a filmmaker's mind. 

Around every corner 

there is a story.

Find them...

What is drama?

Drama is a moment in a person’s life in which they try to change their destiny.

Always ask, how is it going to land with the audience? 

Orchestrate an emotional experience for the audience and they’ll love you for it.

Two emotions to play with - hope and fear.

The Core

Questions to ask yourself:

- What is the story really about?

- What does it mean to you?

- What does it arouse in you?

 

What is the core of the show (what is the tv series about)?

Wiremen video here

Does the main character try to change their destiny and how?

Does it orchestrate an emotional experience for the audience?

Do we feel hope and fear for the main character?

What's the core of the story?
Tip: begins with the simple words: For me, this film is about…