One of my favorite shows on TV is White Lotus. Created by Mike White, each season tells its own murder story at a different location of the resort worldwide. Every year, I feel like I'm learning more and more interesting things by watching that show. There are so many delightful characters, stakes, and goals—not to mention the cinematography is excellent. Today, I want to go over my top 7 filmmaking lessons from the show and share them with you. Let's dive in. 1. Mastering ToneThe thing that set this show apart for me was that its tone straddles reality and satire. We believe in the grounded world, but we also leave open that wild things can happen. To nail that, Mike White very carefully introduces us to the world and makes sure the humor comes to the forefront early, so we know to laugh. 2. Character-Driven StoriesThis show really survives on its complex characters. Every year, we get new players, but a lot of care is spent making them all individual people. We understand their hopes and desires clearly. When you cut between so many people, you always want to know what's going on with them. 3. Setting As A CharacterThe actual idea of a five-star hotel chain being the location is so smart. Each season we have to adapt to a new culture, from Hawaii to Italy to Thailand, but the hotel stays the same. We understand the kinds of people who work there and the kinds of people...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 7 March