The world of screenwriting covers both film and television, but I often find a lot of the same advice bleeds over. When you boil it down, it's all about great characters, interesting worlds, and a reason to stay in front of the screen to keep watching. While looking for some inspiration to crack my latest TV pilot, I stumbled upon this video, hosted by our very own Jo Light, where she talks to Ramy Youssef about his best screenwriting advice.Let's dive in. Ramy Youssef Delivers Essential Screenwriting AdviceI love listening to a professional give advice because there's always a calming nature in the way they approach story and storytelling. Ramy Youssef is no different. And with his multi-hyphenate status as a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, director, and producer, I felt like his advice took on writing from all angles. Let's pick apart the top five things Youssef talked about in this video. 1. Building Your IdeaThere's no single formula! Youssef's process is flexible. Sometimes, ideas start as concepts tested during stand-up comedy routines. That's why it pays to test different things out for different mediums and go from there. Other times, like in a writer's room, it's a collaborative effort, brainstorming with a team to flesh out characters and the problems they face.2. Writing for Animation vs. Live-ActionI think it's cool Yussef switches mediums so easily. Animation offers unique freedom. It can allow for specific comedic moments rather than complex character arcs, which might be more the focus in live...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 24 April