Mark Sevi

The Emotional Core Of Your Story (Part 2)

The Emotional Core Of Your Story (Part 2)
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Emotional Core

Redemption   Redemption films have strong emotional cores because of their very nature. Coming back from failure or from making a huge mistake are ideas that are instantly relatable. Classic films like Seabiscuit, A Beautiful Mind, Rocky, and The Verdict all easily spring to mind. More contemporary examples include Whiplash, The Whale, Promising Young Woman, […]

 Mark Sevi

The Emotional Core Of Your Story (Part 1)

The Emotional Core Of Your Story (Part 1)
This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Emotional Core

The emotional core of a story is the foundation on which a compelling storyline is built. This is connected to the plot, theme, and characters in many ways, but it stands alone as being one of the most powerful aspects of your story if done right. Audiences may enjoy the ride in any action film, […]