Netflix’s “Wedding Season” Director Talks Screenwriting, Process, and Bringing Characters to Life

Описание: Director Tom Dey sits down with ScreenCrafts Kole Lee for an evolving conversation that begins with how he was introduced to ScreenCraft Comedy Competition winner Shiwani Srivastava and her film “Wedding Season.” (https://screencraft.org/blog/screencr...)

Tom also highlights what directors look for in scripts, the challenge of bringing a romantic comedy to audiences, the importance of empathy and truth in character development, and why he believes the phrase “write what you know” can be more of a hindrance than a help to screenwriters.

Finally, Tom talks about his screenwriting process, laying out the story he wants to tell, what it takes to make your characters come to life, and his impression of the industry as it stands today.

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