The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna 197 | Inside Out 2 Director Kelsey Mann and Writer Meg LeFauve on How To Approach A Sequel
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Jun 13, 2024 Director Kelsey Mann and Writer Meg LeFauve discuss the challenges of creating a sequel to a beloved animated movie like Inside Out. They explore the emotional journey of nurturing long-term projects, finalizing movies, and portraying complex emotions in a relatable manner. The guests also delve into balancing multiple storylines, collaborating with teen girls for authenticity, and overcoming challenges with negativity and emotional absorption in the creative process.
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How To Call A Final On A Big Project
- Celebrate milestones and lock elements deliberately when finishing long creative projects.
- Use final passes with fixes to give teams time to polish before release.
Make Sequels Feel Original
- Treat sequels as originals to avoid repeating the same beats.
- Expanding the world and enabling real change keeps a sequel fresh and meaningful.
Let Story Drive Visual Choices
- Choose form decisions (like aspect ratio) for story reasons, not habit.
- Let Riley's growth dictate visual choices to reinforce character change.