film – Page 2 – The Coffeehouse Writer

The Pitch

Pitching a film for the first time is nail biting!

Over the last few weeks, I have been editing my 1st draft of my short film, COVET. It had been difficult to incorporate the changes I needed. I took a few days off, worked on a romcom piece I’m currently researching and writing called CAKE. Boy was it worth it, as well as having thisContinueContinue reading “2nd Draft”

Leaving-

So we had to write an opening about two people leaving each other…

Act 2 a.k.a. Week 5 begins

The last four weeks have flown by! From being a total newby to scriptwriting to now being comfortable to use premise, treatments and loglines. Tagline: When BFF’s want more they will go to any extremes. Logline: ‘Wannabe’ teen wanting her idol’s life of fame and fortune, seeks to make her name through reality tv withContinueContinue reading “Act 2 a.k.a. Week 5 begins”

Still rolling…

Surprisingly, I have survived week two, and not felt out of my depth. Discussing the Auteur Theory and the role within of the screenwriter, reveals the complexity of the industry. There are times when being a writer is just not enough, and when you feel impassioned to be further involved with YOUR own creation orContinueContinue reading “Still rolling…”

And so it began…Week One.

Reflection… Well it came badly time for me, week one started on the first day of half term, and a planned trip away camping so no wifi. But a quick glance at the lesson plan got me thinking about why I write, why I enjoy storytelling, This began long before I was a parent, backContinueContinue reading “And so it began…Week One.”