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Video: Aaron Sorkin

January 12, 2011 by niels123

The Social Network director David Fincher is now tipped for an ADG Award and with the rumors about the movie’s Academy Award potential heating up, I thought you may enjoy watching this interview with writer Aaron Sorkin.

The best part of the interview sits around the 2mins mark, when Sorkin talks about how he used the three conflicting versions of the facts. Later (around 6mins) he talks about his early acting and the origins of his love for dialogue.

With thanks to Louise Lee Mei and Niels Abercrombie.

Interview: Syd Field

November 21, 2013January 11, 2011 by niels123

Syd Field was the first true screenwriting guru and his book Screenplay is still a standard, more than thirty years after its initial publication. During his first visit to the city with his name, we interviewed him about his career and craft. Interview: Karel Segers, David Trendall and Niels Abercrombie With thanks to Screen Australia … Read more

Video: Judith Weston on Conflict

January 5, 2011 by niels123

When a loyal reader of The Story Department recommends we should publish something by Judith Weston, I listen. Here Judith tells you to cut your scene if it doesn’t have conflict. She also explains how to introduce conflict. Thanks to Peter for the tip.
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Interview: Kaplan on Comedy (1)

December 24, 2010 by niels123

Soon after speaking with Steve Kaplan, first on Twitter and later here in Sydney, I became a fan. Although comedy is still very much a mystery to me, Steve has lifted the veil, only an inch but just enough to give me a smidgen of hope. Karel: Steve Kaplan welcome to The Story Department, I … Read more

Video: Pulp Fiction Inspiration [QT]

December 22, 2010 by niels123

This video is just as informative and entertaining without the sound as with. Try for yourself.
I am certain that Tarantino must have had a career as a pantomime artist before becoming the world’s most dialogue-obsessed director.

It’s interesting how Tarantino in the 100 seconds of this clip doesn’t mention co-writer Roger Avary. Maybe it was cut. Or maybe not…

With thanks to Louise Lee Mei and Niels Abercrombie.

The Social Network director David Fincher is now tipped for an ADG Award and with the rumors about the movie’s Academy Award potential heating up, I thought you may enjoy watching this interview with writer Aaron Sorkin.

When a loyal reader of The Story Department recommends we should publish something by Judith Weston, I listen. Here Judith tells you to cut your scene if it doesn’t have conflict. She also explains how to introduce conflict. Thanks to Peter for the tip.Read more

This video is just as informative and entertaining without the sound as with. Try for yourself. I am certain that Tarantino must have had a career as a pantomime artist before becoming the world’s most dialogue-obsessed director.

When a loyal reader of The Story Department recommends we should publish something by Judith Weston, I listen. Here Judith tells you to cut your scene if it doesn’t have conflict. She also explains how to introduce conflict. Thanks to Peter for the tip.
Read more

This video is just as informative and entertaining without the sound as with. Try for yourself.
I am certain that Tarantino must have had a career as a pantomime artist before becoming the world’s most dialogue-obsessed director.