My Feature Opportunity

I was recently offered a contract to write a feature scheduled for Cannes ~ a fantastic opportunity which unfortunately, I had to turn down.

The timing wasn't right for me ~ neither was the proposed style of script construction.

Although human relationships are my speciality, I like to actually write the script ~ work from the page but not everyone works that way, some prefer to let the script evolve as the actors work through given situations.

That's not a method I'm comfortable with so although the director and I had many brain-storming sessions where the characters, relationships and situations were thrashed out, I regretfully had to withdraw from the project.

I suggested the 'visual' director write it herself or maybe she'll have someone else come in to take notes at workshops, rehursals etc.

For sure it will go ahead ~ steam ahead without me and I'm comfortable in the knowledge I gave a very good 'head' start to the story.

Using my 9 picture exercise (thank you John Rapsey @ ECU) to give the story some structure, there is now a character base and story spine to work from.

Can't wait to see the notice of the film accepted for screening at Cannes and look forward to one day, attending the Perth premiere.