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(@jishk)
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im writing my first evr script... only it always keeps changing all the time evrytime. i havent even come to a proper resolution of any of the begginins... what can i so? what should i do?????V?

metaphysics ... time and space

metaphysics ... time and space

 
Posted : 09/12/2004 12:49 pm
(@elipses)
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Sounds like you might be trying to tackle to many elements at once. Before you write anything decide what your script means to you, in other words the theme you want to address. For example "the triumph of the human spirit" or "the battle between good and evil" or "the value of truth", "struggle of survival", "meaning of life", or whatever it is you would like to explore in some greater or lesser degree with your story-telling. Once you have decided on your theme it can be easier to find your central conflict and resolution. It comes down to knowing how the story begins and ends before you get down to writing the script. Draw it out on a timeline to begin with, perhaps in a 3 or 5 act format, so you are free to add elements (minor conflict and resolution) as you see fit without getting lost in the details. You could briefly analyse Shakespeare's play format to give yourself a better understanding of conflict and resolution. I'm not a professional or expert scriptwriter but I do know from experience that it is often easier to begin with a skeleton outline before fleshing out the script than it is to improvise as you write.

I hope that is of some help,
Good Luck.

Elipses

Elipses

 
Posted : 13/12/2004 7:53 pm
(@jishk)
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Hey thanks for the information,
i was beggining to think i was overlooked.i totaly understand what the problem was now and will be getting back to drafting my script.. after deciding on my theme.
on the other hand
i just fininshed my first ever job -on set, working as a production designer,costume designer, production assistant and directors assistant... it was that small a budget. However i enjoyed everyday of it.
its a 30 minute docu/drama set in the slums of Nairobi (kenya's capital city)The documentary is on a small group that are making the best of a bad situation, by investion in on their talents, in a big - brother mentorship way. They have a capoera group(the brasilian dance),traditional dancers,a football team and acrobats.
we are going into pre-production this week, meeting up with the editors, and i cant wait to see the final product.

i dont know where i was going with all that info... But please tell me, what is your take on Abstract films? and what would be in your opinion, the best you've watched? in terms of story and execution.. im asking because of the multiplicity of themes when storytelling an abstract. is it best to have several themes on various aspects or just toy around with afew.. and why is it that abstract films never 'sell', why do you think?

metaphysics ... time and space

metaphysics ... time and space

 
Posted : 10/01/2005 11:22 am
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I think all experimental genres in film can be cool devices for telling a story. Personally, I believe the most important consideration when telling a story is maintaining absolute honesty. If it's abstract, avant-garde, surreal or dogma the most important question is whether or not the style is a honest reflection of the storyteller. I believe if we speak our voices honestly we will make "real films" and classification becomes trivial. A well crafted and executed traditional style film can be a very powerful thing, but if you want to explore the frayed ends of stoy-telling free yourself of convention.

Check-out; Stan Brakhage, Lars Von Trier and David Lynch.
Screen "Dancer in the Dark", "Breaking the Waves", "Dogville", "Mothlight" and "Mulholland Drive". All very cool.

Elipses

Elipses

 
Posted : 21/01/2005 5:46 pm
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