Scriptnotes Podcast 687 - How to Not Ruin Your First Film
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May 20, 2025 Dive into a treasure trove of insights for first-time filmmakers! Discover essential advice for directing your first feature, from building your crew to ensuring visibility for your film. Explore the nuances of adapting source material while keeping character depth and thematic coherence. The hosts tackle tricky listener questions about networking, professional ethics in writer’s groups, and the emotional rollercoaster of filmmaking. Plus, enjoy a playful game revealing unexpected opinions, including quirky updates on tech innovations and community fun!
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TV Series Structure as Nested Circles
- TV storytelling consists of nested arcs with seasons as large circles and episodes as smaller ones inside.
- Each scene should reflect thesis, antithesis, and synthesis to build character progression gradually.
TV Explores Questions, Not Answers
- Unlike movies, TV series explore central questions without needing final answers.
- Ongoing series focus on wrestling with themes rather than definitively resolving them.
First-Time Filmmaker Must-Haves
- Assemble a passionate, experienced team including first AD and cinematographer for your first feature film.
- Have a detailed plan but remain flexible and focus on what truly matters in each scene.
