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DZ-72: Theme & The Story Synopsis – Development Tools 2 Draft Zero: a screenwriting podcast
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How can I develop my theme without writing script pages?
Continuing our look at tools used in development, Chas & Stu are joined by Stephen Cleary to talk about Theme, The Thematic Logline and what Stephen calls The Story Synopsis. All are tools to help writers better understand their theme and how it is dramatised. We use the classic film WITNESS as an example, so spoilers abound.
Audio quotations used for educational purposes only. Timestamps indicated below. Chapter markers included in the mp3.
Thanks to Meegan May for reading the examples. Meegan May is an emerging queer screenwriter and former military intelligence analyst with plenty of award winning scripts and extensive experience in development. Look her up!
RUNNING ORDER
00:00:00 - Intro: Theme in Development 00:01:54 - The Story Synopsis 00:04:19 - Plot & Theme / Praxis & Mythos 00:11:12 - Back to the Story Synopsis 00:13:45 - Witness 00:16:09 - Thematic Logline 00:17:00 - Using the Thematic Logline in development () 00:22:26 - Witness - 1st Act in Story Synopsis 00:25:46 - Witness - 2nd Act in Story Synopsis 00:28:55 - Characters, Plot & Theme 00:30:27 - Witness - Book drops his facadé () 00:33:25 - Witness - 3rd Act in Story Synopsis () 00:40:49 - Witness - Complete Story Synopsis 00:41:51 - Using the Story Synopsis in development 00:48:04 - Rewriting using the Story Synopsis 00:54:53 - Wrap Up EPISODE LINKS
Watch: Witness Watch: Lawrence of Arabia Watch: MacBeth RELATED EPISODES
Listen: DZ-71: Treatments & Loglines – Development Tools Listen: DZ-54: Thematic Sequences Listen: DZ-41: Theme and Worldview Many thanks to all our patrons but particularly to Theis, Jack, Chris, Khrob, Sandra, and Matteo. They’re good humans.
Please considering rating or subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts or sharing us on the Social Medias! We like finding new listeners. We are @stuwillis and @chasffisher on twitter. And you can find @draft_zero on Instagram and Twitter.
LINKS @ http://linktr.ee/draftzero
How can I develop my theme without writing script pages?
Continuing our look at tools used in development, Chas & Stu are joined by Stephen Cleary to talk about Theme, The Thematic Logline and what Stephen calls The Story Synopsis. All are tools to help writers better understand their theme and how it is dramatised. We use the classic film WITNESS as an example, so spoilers abound.
Audio quotations used for educational purposes only. Timestamps indicated below. Chapter markers included in the mp3.
Thanks to Meegan May for reading the examples. Meegan May is an emerging queer screenwriter and former military intelligence analyst with plenty of award winning scripts and extensive experience in development. Look her up!
RUNNING ORDER
00:00:00 - Intro: Theme in Development 00:01:54 - The Story Synopsis 00:04:19 - Plot & Theme / Praxis & Mythos 00:11:12 - Back to the Story Synopsis 00:13:45 - Witness 00:16:09 - Thematic Logline 00:17:00 - Using the Thematic Logline in development () 00:22:26 - Witness - 1st Act in Story Synopsis 00:25:46 - Witness - 2nd Act in Story Synopsis 00:28:55 - Characters, Plot & Theme 00:30:27 - Witness - Book drops his facadé () 00:33:25 - Witness - 3rd Act in Story Synopsis () 00:40:49 - Witness - Complete Story Synopsis 00:41:51 - Using the Story Synopsis in development 00:48:04 - Rewriting using the Story Synopsis 00:54:53 - Wrap Up EPISODE LINKS
Watch: Witness Watch: Lawrence of Arabia Watch: MacBeth RELATED EPISODES
Listen: DZ-71: Treatments & Loglines – Development Tools Listen: DZ-54: Thematic Sequences Listen: DZ-41: Theme and Worldview Many thanks to all our patrons but particularly to Theis, Jack, Chris, Khrob, Sandra, and Matteo. They’re good humans.
Please considering rating or subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts or sharing us on the Social Medias! We like finding new listeners. We are @stuwillis and @chasffisher on twitter. And you can find @draft_zero on Instagram and Twitter.
LINKS @ http://linktr.ee/draftzero
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