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The video discusses learning from A24 films' success to write scripts that engage audiences. Key points include casting atypical protagonists, personal stakes in stories, and creating unique perspectives. A24's storytelling approach goes beyond Hollywood formulas. Making stakes personal involves extreme challenges and desperate characters. Setting impacts characterization and budgeting; a unique, contained setting can attract a dedicated audience. A24 champions creating unique, memorable films for specific audiences rather than aiming for mass appeal. Writing for a niche audience and staying true to one's voice are highlighted for success in filmmaking.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on understanding and learning from the success of A24 films in order to write scripts in their style. The key points discussed include casting atypical protagonists, having personal stakes in the story rather than just high stakes, and creating unique perspectives and narratives that resonate with audiences. A24’s approach to storytelling is highlighted as a way to engage viewers by going beyond traditional Hollywood formulas.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how to make the stakes personal in a story. The writer defines the stakes by showing how terrified the characters are about the journey they are about to undertake. Creating extreme challenges, strong desires that drive the story, and writing about desperate characters are emphasized. A key aspect is taking the protagonist’s desire to a level of absolute desperation. Examples are given from A24 films like “Bo” and “Eighth Grade.” Additionally, the importance of going to extremes, using specific settings that become characters themselves, and exploring extreme and memorable scenes are highlighted as techniques used by A24 in their films.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the importance of setting in movies and how it impacts the characterization and budgeting of film production. The example of a movie production, “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” is highlighted as a case where the setting is vast and complex but still managed to keep the budget low. The discussion emphasizes that a contained setting can help in controlling production costs and maximizing profits. The advice given is not to write for everyone, as creating unique and risk-taking films can attract a small, dedicated audience that truly appreciates the authenticity and creativity of the movie. This approach is championed by A24, a production company known for its unconventional and niche films.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of creating unique and memorable movies instead of catering to a wide audience. They emphasize that A24 films stand out by not aiming to please everyone but rather focusing on creating unique experiences for specific audiences. The advice given is to write for a specific target audience or “avatar” to make a movie that stands out. The speaker shares their own experience of writing for a character named Marty who loves horror, showcasing the philosophy of creating content for a niche audience rather than trying to please everyone. The focus is on staying true to your unique voice and vision in filmmaking.