Just when I had given up all hope on finding fresh, insightful videos on screenwriting and storytelling, I got this tweet from Warren Etheridge. Well, in response to my contact request. But we’re in business!
What Is A Story?
In this interview, Brian McDonald answers Warren’s questions and the topics are just great.
If you’re a screenwriter or a filmmaker, do you have your own definition of what a story is in your view? Well, I think you should.
The discussion touches on the question whether stories should or can have a moral lesson, and at which point you may become preachy.
You’ll learn why Shakespeare is not literature and why there is nothing wrong with good structure technique.
Enjoy!
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Karel Segers wrote his first produced screenplay at age 17. Today he is a story analyst with experience in acquisition, development and production. He has trained students worldwide, and worked with half a dozen Academy Award nominees. Karel speaks more European languages than he has fingers on his left hand, which he is still trying to find a use for in his hometown of Sydney, Australia. The languages, not the fingers.
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Thanks so much for sharing this episode of The High Bar. Brian McDonald is a great guest and a very sensible voice of reason when it comes to the evolution of cinematic storytelling. I do hope to have him back on the show in conjunction with the release of his second book.
Till then, I’d love to hear your thoughts. What do YOU think? (All feedback welcome.)
You thought that was a fresh and useful perspective? Wow.
Perhaps not immediately practically useful. But insightful, yes.
Would you mind clarifying your comment? Keen to hear what value you might add.
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