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We Have Some Notes…
The Insider’s Guide to Notes, Script Editing and Development
We Have Some Notes…
The Insider’s Guide to Notes, Script Editing and Development
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From the early stages of script writing to the final cut, We Have Some Notes… provides a detailed overview of the script editing and development process, emphasising the impact of critical feedback, or 'notes', in the creation of successful films and television shows.
Through interviews with leading industry practitioners, including Lynne Ramsay, Russell T Davies, Sally Wainwright, Edgar Wright, Lone Scherfig, Ben Wheatley and Simon Beaufoy, Venetia Hawkes explores the writer, director and note-giver relationship. The interviewees discuss the most productive and harmonious ways to give and receive feedback, and the role notes play in a fruitful creative process. Respected 'note-givers', such as Tessa Ross, Eva Yates and Pippa Harris, provide advice on nurturing successful development relationships. Inter-chapter sections pose key questions, such as "What's one thing never to do if you're giving notes?" and "How do you deal with rejection or critical notes?" Providing illuminating, practical guidance on ways of working successfully with notes, for both writers and directors.
With its wealth of first-hand reflections, expert advice, and historical context, We Have Some Notes… is a vital read for students, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the making of acclaimed films and television series.
Table of Contents
1. Peter Ansorge
Quick Fire Q&A 1: What's the role of a script editor or anyone giving notes?
2. Simon Beaufoy
3. Sally Wainwright
Quick Fire Q&A 2: What's the best thing someone giving notes can do?
4. Russell T Davies
5. Lynne Ramsay
Quick Fire Q&A 3: What's one thing never to do if you're giving notes?
6. Alice Lowe
7. Michael Pearce
Quick Fire Q&A 4: Can you reveal any comically bad notes you've had?
8. Ben Wheatley
9. Krysty Wilson-Cairns
Quick Fire Q&A 5: What's the most useful question someone giving notes has asked, that has moved a story forward or made it stronger?
10. Corin Hardy
11. Tomm Moore
Quick Fire Q&A 6: How do you deal with rejection or critical notes?
12. Amma Asante
13. Lone Scherfig
Quick Fire Q&A 7: What's a common problem that tends to come up during development?
14. Edgar Wright
Quick Fire Q&A 8: What's your advice to someone wanting to start out in, or further develop a career in script editing or development?
Notes from the Note-givers
Index
Product details
Published | Aug 22 2024 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 272 |
ISBN | 9781839025495 |
Imprint | British Film Institute |
Illustrations | 14 bw illus |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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