Writing with a universal theme in mind gives a story wide appeal and the ability to connect across generations. In this episode sibling creators Bailey and Molly Donovan discuss the process of making a feature from writing to release. There is a wealth of experiences to learn from. You will hear things like:
Writing to a universal theme. The genesis of the idea Managing a budget Strategic trades for things like catering. Creating a professional look on a small budget The rewriting process Character development Writing dialogue that's real Lessons to learn about hiring crew Casting Raising Funds including grants from non profits, crowdfunding and family. Agreements for money. Breaking through production issues Cutting pages before the shoot Editing: tightening and knowing what to fight for Finding DistributionContact:
Molly Donovan
mollybdonovan@gmail.com
@themollydonovan (Twitter/instagram)
Bailey Donovan
baidonovan@gmail.com
@baidonovan (Twitter/instagram)
backforgoodfilm.com
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