Jen Grisanti Describes How Transformation Happens Through The Wound, The Flaw, And The New Trait
Transformation occurs when we acknowledge the void tied to the pursuit. An emotional force draws us in when we encounter the central character, often due to feeling their void from the outset. This compels us to lean closer. Executing effectively enables us to see ourselves in the character or recognize the universal aspect of their […]
The Emotional Core Of Your Story (Part 2)
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, […]
The Emotional Core Of Your Story (Part 1)
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, […]
New Storytelling Paradigms – Crots And Fractals (Part 2)
Crots A crot is defined as a piece of story. I’m not sure you can get away with seemingly unrelated pieces of story, but imagine if you could throw small vignettes on the screen that will then form the whole. Like a jigsaw puzzle tossed willy-nilly on a board and you must put it […]
New Storytelling Paradigms – Meander and Explode (Part 1)
I am a curmudgeonly sort when it comes to change. And I tend not to like trends because they mostly don’t stand the test of time. Social media? A flash in the pan. Okay, so I was wrong about that one – big time. But these so-called “New Hollywood Structures” leave me as cold as […]
