There are many jobs in Hollywood that require storytelling skills. We often look at things like writing and directing for their skills, but producers and executives need to know about story as well. Whether you're starting from the blank page or giving notes, story development is crucial to your career. You need to be able to suss out characters, motivations, brainstorm set pieces, and even distill notes down into cogent loglines and pitches. If you work in the biz, you need to learn how to develop. Today, I am going to focus on talking about story. We will learn how to develop a story, how to turn ideas into stories, and why story development is a skill that can take you far in your career in Hollywood. Come with me, and you'll be... in a world of pure imagination! (And stories!) What Is Story Development? Let's start at the beginning. You want to work in Hollywood. Well, as a filmmaker, screenwriter, executive, or studio head, you want to tell stories. These stories can go on the big or small screen. But how do you take a germ of an idea and turn it into a fully grown screenplay or a project? Through development. Story Development Definition Story development is the most important part of brainstorming. Say you have an idea, a small piece of something you think could be a movie or a television show. Story development is the process you go through to take that kernel of thought...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 3 September, 2024