Screen Writers are those people who put words on paper that when properly acted out has the capability of taking us to another realm
We have one of them as our guest on The Inkpot Series, a Man who is actively working on his Craft where other people of his Age are taking about retirement
It is no other person than @brian-rhodes, a community Man who constantly brings his own brand of wisdom with his videos here on Steemit
His actions and work reminds me of a saying, "Old But Gold".
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you @brian-rhodes
Ogochukwu: What is your name and where do you come from?
Brian Rhodes :My name is Brian Rhodes. Born in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada. Raised in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
Ogochukwu: How did you learn about Steemit?
Ogochukwu: Where and when do you write?
Brian Rhodes: Anywhere in the house where I can hide. Usually in mid-morning.
Ogochukwu: What are the kind of Stories that excite you?
Brian Rhodes: Rites of Passage like the film ‘Ordinary People’.
Ogochukwu: What are the most Important aspects of building a great Film Character?
Brian Rhodes: Inner conflict, an interesting physical characteristic, profession, class, rural or big city, children or no children and age.
Ogochukwu: Who are the writers that has inspired you and how?
Brian Rhodes: In my youth, Aldous Huxley, Henry David Thoreau, George Orwell, H.G. Wells, Ernst Hemingway.
They gave me insight into the slices of life beyond my world.
Now I read screenplay after screenplay with no real emphasis on who the screenwriter is but more on the story they are trying to tell.
What are the T.V Shows/Films that have inspired you and How?
Brian Rhodes: ‘All in the Family’ was pivotal and an inspiration.
It was Archie’s absurd look at life that captured the insanity of the time but his underlying humanity that suggested hope for everyone.
Lawrence of Arabia, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Unforgiven, Moonlight, Chicago, To Kill a Mockingbird, Psycho, The King’s Speech and Brokeback Mountain.
These films are masterfully presented to give us perspective in the way in which people deal with insurmountable difficulties with ultimately great resiliency and determination.
Ogochukwu :Have you ever written for Theater, and if yes what are the differences between writing a Stage Film and One for Television?
Brian Rhodes: I have acted on stage but not yet written for the stage.
However, there are accepted formats to be followed with each and those formats do differ.
Ogochukwu :Do you outline before writing?
Brian Rhodes: Absolutely, beat for beat, scene for scene and all to a plan laid out in advance as well.
It’s called a ‘beat sheet’ and believe it or not but some things should happen on specific pages assuming a standard 110-page screenplay.
Ogochukwu: If you are to give one advice to screenwriters Starting Out What would that be?
Brian Rhodes: Start with a logline. It is pivotal to a strong start.
Thanks For Reading, Please Share your thoughts in the Comments below
The second Part of this Interview Will be posted on Monday
Literature Trail Curator
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The experienced writer says to the anguished novice: 'Just do it; get something, anything, on to the screen or page, just establish a flow of words, and criticise them later.' You give this advice but can't always take it
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Tom thinks he's a werewolf; his buddies think he's nuts. Now he has to deal with lycanthropy and still pay the bills!
or
Tom is at a dead end - he can't hold a job, is unsuccessful in love,
and now, he may just be a werewolf too!
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