Stayci led us to the world of a writer’s delight. Drafting and refining a series concept – back to front – with the opinions and nuances that 27 collaboraters bring to the process was a testament to this semesters’ ‘Drop The Pilot’. The ultimate creation was to write one-third of the ‘Behind Bars’ series’ pilot episode. To be interchanged with the creation of my peers to produce multiple (potential) whole pilot episodes. Behind Bars’ is a dramatic comedy, set in rural Victoria with a banging soundtrack and a rehabilitation/bar hybrid as the main establishment throughout.

I enjoyed this course for its continuing success in pushing me out of my comfort zone. I enrolled in the course with an interest in writing and getting to know my own writing style – with help, learning through my peers. The collaboration was particularly enjoyable because I was surrounded by extremely passionate, creative and talented people. In the pitch-deck, my group were assigned the role of giving the series ‘Tone and Style’ where I worked with Jamie, Phillip and Amy.

I am taking a lot with me on my way out, this semester. A confidence in my creative writing and a deep respect for scriptwriting. It’s many nuances and processes; beat sheet, scene writing, creating a whole world of character, their hub, choosing a genre, a name, a concept (at large) and all from scratch. So, first and foremost, I thank Stayci for her relentless efforts and patience with us and she took us on the journey, and of course, the wonderful minds that made it happen. Such a great course.