20TH DOCS AGAINST GRAVITY FESTIVAL
OVE RISHOJ JENSEN'S MASTERCLASS: DO WE REALLY CARE ABOUT THE FACTS?
The story should answer the following questions: A. What happens? B. What changes? C. What do I want to say? E.g. Bond and Marvel answer only A, arthouse only B. In documentaries we start with C. If it's author-driven, you piece it all together, explore the theme, the characters don't need to meet. We don't follow characters - we deliberately choose what goes in. Characters: motivations and intentions, how they evolve, goals, projects, deadlines and life learnings. From their specific setting a universally human dilemma, conflict, obstruction and how they evolve over time. What essential info at the beginning, later right info at the right time. Questions lead to new questions. Key scenes: must-have moments. What sets the story in motion. Connections to characters emotionally. He organizes workshops and is contactable by email: ove@paradiddlepictures.com. Viewers need to engage and identify with the film. Pitching: asap why these characters, certain emotions. Why am I into it?
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