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This is the first in an ongoing series of script breakdowns from Mercedes K. Milner, host of the WODC’s Script to Screen Podcast. These are companion pieces to the podcast for visual learners interested in digesting the information in article format.
Read MoreUrban legends are integral to every culture and help create the basis for a society's moral compass. Tales of monsters that ravage those who have thrown their values to the wind have long been whispered on the playground. For protagonist and Master's candidate Helen Lyle, these horrific narratives might also be used as a coping mechanism.
Read MoreEver notice how many stories use the kidnap> quest> rescue formula? It's way too many to count. In most cases, the female characters are weaker or younger than the others, playing into the damsel in distress trope. They need rescuing, and the rescuer is often a stronger older male with a history of violence. Thankfully times are changing and this trope is evolving. Play a game of Six Degrees of a Damsel in Distress to see how.
Read MoreAt the beginning of concept creation, there’s a lot to consider about what an initial idea could become if processed correctly. Is the theme strong? Is there relatability in the conflict? Are the characters realistic and likable? Where should this story begin and where should it end? Why should this even be developed, anyway?
Read MoreWhen you think of African-American or Black cinema, what comes to mind? My hope is that the scope of the general public goes beyond Tyler Perry’s: A Madea “Something or Other” but in the event that it does, where do our collective minds go?
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