Started new script

A lot of the funding I am going for with 'Monty Biggs' require that the application is backed with another future project/script (mainly feature film). At iloura I worked with a guy called 'Dan Conway', one of the funniest most non-politically correct people I have ever meet, made my time at iloura enjoyable that's for sure. Anyway Dan used to write scripts, some live action (think Reservoir Dogs) and some for Animation. There was one script that stood out in my memory 'Sweet Dreams'. Dan has already developed characters, synopsis, character sketches, treatments, and character breakdowns, but to this day......no script. I absolutely loved his creation, since then Dan has moved onto a more lucrative career. I contacted him a few months ago explaining I am getting into directing and "do you mind if I take Sweet Dreams and see if I can develop it further and write a full script". I know Dan is a far better writer them I am so once I have finished draft 1 I will get him to go over it and pull it apart and re-write sections if hes up for it. Hopefully it will become a co-writer production and I can get a full feature script under my belt to help Monty Biggs get funding.

Today I just finished act one of 'Sweet Dreams" - it's really funny, coming up with the ideas is by far the hardest part of writing, but for this that's already done. The words just seemed to flow without any break. I am loving this. I wish my other new script was the same - maybe this is the way I should work - get the bones together and the guts of it (script will come easily) - anyway it's all a learning process

Also this week I started reading a book called "What they don't teach you at FILM SCHOOL" by Camille Landau and Tiare White. It's a great inspirational read. Not technical at all, but instead has a more industry tips and tricks feel about how to create films by breaking boundaries. The style of writing is very 'Bobby Chui' - inspirational with a Strong "just go and do it" message. I started writing 'Sweet Dreams' as a direct reaction to the chapter "Your Short Film is only as good as your Feature Script". This chapter explains how it's no use getting every ones attention if you have nothing else to offer. This book and listening to Bobby has made me better for it - so I highly recommend if any of you want to get 'creating' give them a try.