Well it's all over for screenwriting this year.
12 weeks have come and gone and I will no longer be having any seminars or workshops to do with Screenwriting: The Short Film.
I wouldn't say that I'll be sad to see it go, but at the same time I wouldn't say that I was happy to see it go either.
It was a good experience for me and I have definitely taken valuable things away from the seminars and lectures.
At least now I know how to write a script full stop so in the future when you see me winning Oscars, Screen Writers Guild Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Emmys and BAFTA's, don't be surprised.
Don't worry David Coitus and David Heinemann, I'll mention you both in my acceptance speeches ;-)
Signing off until next time...
kingdomCitizen x
Showing posts with label screenwriting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label screenwriting. Show all posts
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Monday, 16 January 2012
Blowing Hot and Cold
In today's final screenwriting seminar, I got the chance to have the 2nd draft of my script read through out loud.
To my ears (although what I'm about to say may sound biased in a way), it sounded like a perfectly reasonable short film
However, my lecturer pointed out that to him it sounded like a story for a long film instead.
The 1st draft I did was accepted with extremely good criticism, extra ideas and feedback. Today unfortunately I had the feeling that people were blowing hot one minute then cold the other (so to speak).
One minute the script idea is perfect, the next minute it's not!
I've decided not to let this get to me though. It's too late to start changing the idea - especially since its due on the 20/01/12 and I don't have any other ideas.
The only thing I will change as suggested by one of my peers today is the title, frankly because I don't want to sound like I'm some cold-hearted bitch to the audience.
Signing off until next time...
kingdomCitizen x
To my ears (although what I'm about to say may sound biased in a way), it sounded like a perfectly reasonable short film
However, my lecturer pointed out that to him it sounded like a story for a long film instead.
The 1st draft I did was accepted with extremely good criticism, extra ideas and feedback. Today unfortunately I had the feeling that people were blowing hot one minute then cold the other (so to speak).
One minute the script idea is perfect, the next minute it's not!
I've decided not to let this get to me though. It's too late to start changing the idea - especially since its due on the 20/01/12 and I don't have any other ideas.
The only thing I will change as suggested by one of my peers today is the title, frankly because I don't want to sound like I'm some cold-hearted bitch to the audience.
Signing off until next time...
kingdomCitizen x
Friday, 13 January 2012
Not So Critical Anymore...
So thanks to my lecturer, I'm not panicking about how or what to write for my critical essay about my script.
Now I'm just panicking about whether I can do 1500 words on it, and if I can remember how to do the annotated bibliography correctly (yikes!)
Did I mention its due this Friday, and I've only done just over 100 words...? Oh dear...
Well here's hoping that I get inspired and that I actually READ the suggested screenwriting textbooks to help me write both the essay and bibliography!
Wish me luck (I'm gonna need it)
Signing off until next time...
kingdomCitizen x
Now I'm just panicking about whether I can do 1500 words on it, and if I can remember how to do the annotated bibliography correctly (yikes!)
Did I mention its due this Friday, and I've only done just over 100 words...? Oh dear...
Well here's hoping that I get inspired and that I actually READ the suggested screenwriting textbooks to help me write both the essay and bibliography!
Wish me luck (I'm gonna need it)
Signing off until next time...
kingdomCitizen x
Monday, 26 December 2011
Screenwriters for TV Need To Step Into The Real World
Right, so the Christmas episode of Eastenders this year was intense, but at the same time STOOPID!!
Let me just start with the writers of the Boxing Day episode...
Let me just start with the writers of the Boxing Day episode...
- They just allowed everything to drag way too long!
- They made it UNREALISTIC!
- They probably ended up pissing the whole of the audience that were tuning in to watch it!
I can definitely say that if I had written this episode, people would be praising me (and I ain't being big-headed - it's a FACT).
The only good thing to come out from this episode is that the devil a.k.a Yusef Khan is FINALLY DEAD!!!
Anyway, signing off until next time....
kingdomCitizen x
Saturday, 24 December 2011
Critical Situation
Does anyone remember how to write a critical essay?? Cos I sure as heck DON'T!
I've finished the first half part of my screenwriting assignment, but the second half is proving difficult...
I'm supposed to write a 1500-2000 word critical essay with annotated bibliography.
First of all, I've forgotten how to write a critical essay, let alone one that has to be almost 2000 words long! Secondly, annotated bibliography?? I seriously thought I would NEVER have to do one of those again after first year.
To be fair, the major issue is that our lecturers expect us to write this big critical essay on all that we've learnt in 12 weeks (that's how long the module is by the way, 12 WEEKS!!). Please can someone tell me how on earth we're supposed to cram 12 weeks worth of seminars/workshops into our brains that easily??!!
I personally think it's ridiculous and unfair for them to ask us to do this length of an essay.
There are only two upsides to the end of this module.
I've finished the first half part of my screenwriting assignment, but the second half is proving difficult...
I'm supposed to write a 1500-2000 word critical essay with annotated bibliography.
First of all, I've forgotten how to write a critical essay, let alone one that has to be almost 2000 words long! Secondly, annotated bibliography?? I seriously thought I would NEVER have to do one of those again after first year.
To be fair, the major issue is that our lecturers expect us to write this big critical essay on all that we've learnt in 12 weeks (that's how long the module is by the way, 12 WEEKS!!). Please can someone tell me how on earth we're supposed to cram 12 weeks worth of seminars/workshops into our brains that easily??!!
I personally think it's ridiculous and unfair for them to ask us to do this length of an essay.
There are only two upsides to the end of this module.
- I've finished my script and it's FABULOUS - even if I do say so myself ;-)
- I'll only have to go into Uni 3 days a week from the start of next year/term :D
Anyway... I've got to try and get on with some of my other assignments.
Signing off until next time...
kingdomCitizen x
Monday, 12 December 2011
ACCEPTABLE IS THE ANSWER!! :-)
*Does EXTREMELY happy dance*
MY SCRIPT WAS A HIT!!
If I had known that writing about my life's experiences would've been such a success, I would have done this idea first!
I always thought that writing about MY personal experiences was bordering on the verge of TOO personal, so I always shied away from it. Well not anymore!
Now I understand why I'm writing a novel about my life already - because other people have been through something similar.
You know something? Writing is REALLY good therapy! Here I was thinking that the only type of therapy for releasing/controlling anger was ironing. Boy was I wrong!
I don't think anyone could understand just how happy I am that my script was such a success.
Of course there were some ideas given from others, and if I'm being fair, majority of them WILL be incorporated in my final draft of the script. In fact, I've already started to make the amends!! :-)
So I can kinda relax now, because I know that my script will be over and done with before the end of 2011 (which was what I wanted to achieve).
Signing off until next time....
kingdomCitizen x
MY SCRIPT WAS A HIT!!
If I had known that writing about my life's experiences would've been such a success, I would have done this idea first!
I always thought that writing about MY personal experiences was bordering on the verge of TOO personal, so I always shied away from it. Well not anymore!
Now I understand why I'm writing a novel about my life already - because other people have been through something similar.
You know something? Writing is REALLY good therapy! Here I was thinking that the only type of therapy for releasing/controlling anger was ironing. Boy was I wrong!
I don't think anyone could understand just how happy I am that my script was such a success.
Of course there were some ideas given from others, and if I'm being fair, majority of them WILL be incorporated in my final draft of the script. In fact, I've already started to make the amends!! :-)
So I can kinda relax now, because I know that my script will be over and done with before the end of 2011 (which was what I wanted to achieve).
Signing off until next time....
kingdomCitizen x
Karma.... Acceptable, or Unacceptable... That is the question...??
Today is the day where we workshop our scripts... *she says with an anxious look on her face*
I finally finished the writing of my script last night, now whether or not it will be accepted by my class of cynics is another kettle of fish :/
To be honest, the only opinion I care about is my lecturer's. He knows what he's talking about because he has experience. Don't get me wrong, I'm not being nasty or mean or whatever, I'm simply saying it as it is.
I'll let you know how it goes -___-
Signing off until next time...
(Well, later on today lol)
kingdomCitizen x
I finally finished the writing of my script last night, now whether or not it will be accepted by my class of cynics is another kettle of fish :/
To be honest, the only opinion I care about is my lecturer's. He knows what he's talking about because he has experience. Don't get me wrong, I'm not being nasty or mean or whatever, I'm simply saying it as it is.
I'll let you know how it goes -___-
Signing off until next time...
(Well, later on today lol)
kingdomCitizen x
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