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The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna
177 | Past Lives Writer/Director Celine Song: Standing In Your Authority As a Writer and Artist
Feb 1, 2024
Celine Song shares her journey as writer and director of 'Past Lives' and the power of being the author of your own script. The hosts discuss finding joy in horseback riding, challenges of receiving feedback, closure in relationships, standing in authority as a writer and artist, navigating frustrations of writing, and embracing imperfections in art.
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- The power and authority that artists bring to their work comes from being the authors and engineers of the script that drives the whole production.
- Stage directions can be a vital part of storytelling and should not be overlooked in scriptwriting.
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Celine Song's debut feature Pass Lives gained critical acclaim
Celine Song's debut feature Pass Lives received overwhelmingly positive reviews at its Sundance premiere, and was recently nominated for multiple Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. The film, which is loosely based on Song's own life, has garnered wide acclaim from both audiences and critics, winning awards at the Gotham Awards and the Hollywood Critics Association Awards.
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