Indie Film Academy: A Filmmaking and Screenwriting Podcast

IFA 031: Screenwriting for Disney with Rob Edwards

Jul 16, 2020

Screenwriter Rob Edwards, known for his work on Disney hits like The Princess and the Frog and Treasure Planet, discusses his approach to story, character, and plot. He shares his journey to becoming a screenwriter for Disney, the struggle to convince executives of comedy's worth, and the process of writing comedy and rediscovering 'Treasure Planet'. He also explores creating an epic father and son story in outer space, finding inspiration in existing movies, crafting a meaningful narrative, the importance of planning and outlining, learning to write through music, the power of storytelling and Pixar movies, the collaborative process and the importance of story in Disney films, the role of research and bad guys, exploring addiction, Toy Story's antagonist, and the process of writing.