The Documentary Podcast
In The Studio: Carol Morley
Nov 6, 2023
Filmmaker Carol Morley discusses the challenges of adapting her own novel for the screen, including the difficulties she faced and the emotions it brought back. She also talks about the process of selling a screenplay and waiting for film companies' response. The podcast explores the inspirations for the film, the use of character profiles, and dealing with rejection. It emphasizes the power of self-belief and setting goals in the writing process.
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Quick takeaways
- Adapting her own work into a screenplay brought back difficult emotions surrounding her father's suicide, leading to a dark period of adaptation.
- Creating a visually appealing pitch deck with details, inspiration from other films, and emphasis on universal themes is crucial for attracting financing and appealing to a wide audience.
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Adapting Seven Miles Out for the Screen
Filmmaker Carol Moly adapts her novel, Seven Miles Out, into a screenplay. Initially, she thought the process would be simple, but she realizes she must revisit the emotions surrounding her own father's suicide. Moly delves into deep research to authentically portray the era and her own feelings, leading to a dark period of adaptation. She aims to be more objective in the screenplay and creates a structure that escalates the story more dramatically than the episodic nature of the novel.
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