October 2009 - The Story Department

Mental Spackle

October 30, 2009 by Cherie Lee

Spackle |ˈspakəl| Noun: A compound used to fill cracks in plaster and produce a smooth surface. What is ‘mental spackle’? Merrel Davis explains how to ensure you fill all the gaps in your script. Mental Spackle is a term I’ve coined to describe what the mind of a writer does when revising. As you go … Read more

OZ Filmers: “If they only loved us.”

October 27, 2009 by Karel FG Segers

Why don’t the majority of Australian films attract Australian audiences? Metro Screen in Sydney threw down the gauntlet before a panel of industry players, while Dominic Case picked through the shifting and diverse opinions. “We are a lying, hypocritical, duplicitous group”, says Tony Ginnane, giving the audience the results of his mature reflection on an … Read more

Screenwriting Best of the Web 25/10/09

October 25, 2009 by Solmaaz

Here’s my weekly selection from the blogosphere. Feel free to recommend anything or give your feedback in the Questions and Comments below.

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Chick Flick

October 23, 2009 by Cherie Lee

The third film in our series of short animations nominated for an Inside Film award is ‘Chicken of God’, directed and written by the animated Frank Woodley; Aussie comedian extraordinaire. Frank tells us about writing, directing and chickens. How does someone who’s known for their physical comedy go about creating comedy in animation? I’ve always … Read more

OZ Film Vs. OZ Audience

October 22, 2009 by Karel FG Segers

Today some high profile industry people will be debating why Australian films are unpopular with the audience. I have blogged about this before but I believe these are the six key factors that have brought our industry to its knees: Australian films have been financed almost exclusively by government agencies, whose primary concerns have never … Read more