Now that I’ve finalised on my script its time to start understanding its aesthetic. As what makes a screenplay, by definition, different to other pieces of literature is its visual cues. Thus, this week I have started mentally workshopping directors I am a fan of and imaging their writing practises and styles.

As my script is compartmentalised into 6 different scenes, one of the things I am most hesitant about is the transition process. Confident in the material of each scene, it was their ‘flow’ that made me uncomfortable in their cinematic delivery. Thus, I took a specific interest in directors whom use the constraints of cinema to surpass the ‘realities’ of it. The first directors that came to mind were Wes Anderson, Christopher Nolan, Tim Burton and Edgar Wright. Edgar Wright especially uses cinema to convey emotion and subject matter to his audience. This concept was explored really well in a youtube I found – How To Do Visual Comedy / Edgar Wright – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FOzD4Sfgag&t=2s . 

Every Frame A Painting dissects Wright’s work, and demonstrate his reinterpretation of convention on screen. This was super beneficial to watch as it verbalised the techniques Wright uses on screen. Ultimately, exposing me to different perceptions of cliches and how to tackle them. Wright demonstrates a pioneer in filmmaking through his very transitions. Giving my inspiration and focus not just on the story, but the creation of cinema itself.