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Ep 247 - Simon Barrett on Azrael and Crafting Nonverbal Storytelling
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Вміст надано Geoffrey D Calhoun. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Geoffrey D Calhoun або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter
Guest: Simon Barrett, Screenwriter of Azrael, Godzilla X Kong, and You're Next
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett, whose latest film Azrael is making waves in the horror genre. Simon shares his journey from small-town Missouri to working on low-budget horror films like Dead Birds and You're Next. The conversation dives deep into Simon’s unique approach to crafting Azrael, a near-silent horror film starring Samara Weaving. They discuss the challenges of writing nonverbal narratives, the importance of world-building, and how Simon drew inspiration from his past nightmares and personal experiences.Takeaways:
#ScreenwritingTips, #ScreenwriterLife, #FilmIndustry, #AzraelFilm, #HorrorMoviesHashtags:#Screenwriting, #SimonBarrett, #Azrael, #HorrorMovies, #SamaraWeaving, #ScreenwriterJourney, #FilmIndustry
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Guest: Simon Barrett, Screenwriter of Azrael, Godzilla X Kong, and You're Next
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett, whose latest film Azrael is making waves in the horror genre. Simon shares his journey from small-town Missouri to working on low-budget horror films like Dead Birds and You're Next. The conversation dives deep into Simon’s unique approach to crafting Azrael, a near-silent horror film starring Samara Weaving. They discuss the challenges of writing nonverbal narratives, the importance of world-building, and how Simon drew inspiration from his past nightmares and personal experiences.Takeaways:
- Simon’s unconventional journey from working as a private investigator to becoming a successful screenwriter.
- The creation of the "mumblegore" genre with Adam Wingard and how it influenced their films.
- How Simon used world-building and mythology to shape Azrael’s post-apocalyptic, dialogue-free atmosphere.
- Advice for screenwriters: Focus on creating films that can be produced with available resources to break into the industry.
- The casting of Samara Weaving and her remarkable commitment to her role in Azrael.
- 00:38 – Introduction to Simon Barrett and Azrael
- 01:31 – Simon’s Origin Story: From Missouri to Screenwriting
- 02:50 – Writing Dead Birds and Early Career Struggles
- 03:39 – Creating the Mumblegore Genre and You're Next
- 06:14 – Crafting Azrael: Challenges of a Nonverbal Script
- 09:47 – Writing Action vs. Dialogue and Pacing in Azrael
- 16:08 – Casting Samara Weaving and Her Performance
- 18:46 – Advice for Screenwriters: Writing with Production in Mind
- 24:27 – Azrael: Theatrical Release and Working with Shudder
#ScreenwritingTips, #ScreenwriterLife, #FilmIndustry, #AzraelFilm, #HorrorMoviesHashtags:#Screenwriting, #SimonBarrett, #Azrael, #HorrorMovies, #SamaraWeaving, #ScreenwriterJourney, #FilmIndustry
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Ep 247 - Simon Barrett on Azrael and Crafting Nonverbal Storytelling
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
MP3•Головна епізоду
Manage episode 446496501 series 2789252
Вміст надано Geoffrey D Calhoun. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Geoffrey D Calhoun або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter
Guest: Simon Barrett, Screenwriter of Azrael, Godzilla X Kong, and You're Next
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett, whose latest film Azrael is making waves in the horror genre. Simon shares his journey from small-town Missouri to working on low-budget horror films like Dead Birds and You're Next. The conversation dives deep into Simon’s unique approach to crafting Azrael, a near-silent horror film starring Samara Weaving. They discuss the challenges of writing nonverbal narratives, the importance of world-building, and how Simon drew inspiration from his past nightmares and personal experiences.Takeaways:
#ScreenwritingTips, #ScreenwriterLife, #FilmIndustry, #AzraelFilm, #HorrorMoviesHashtags:#Screenwriting, #SimonBarrett, #Azrael, #HorrorMovies, #SamaraWeaving, #ScreenwriterJourney, #FilmIndustry
…
continue reading
Guest: Simon Barrett, Screenwriter of Azrael, Godzilla X Kong, and You're Next
Summary:
In this episode, Geoffrey sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett, whose latest film Azrael is making waves in the horror genre. Simon shares his journey from small-town Missouri to working on low-budget horror films like Dead Birds and You're Next. The conversation dives deep into Simon’s unique approach to crafting Azrael, a near-silent horror film starring Samara Weaving. They discuss the challenges of writing nonverbal narratives, the importance of world-building, and how Simon drew inspiration from his past nightmares and personal experiences.Takeaways:
- Simon’s unconventional journey from working as a private investigator to becoming a successful screenwriter.
- The creation of the "mumblegore" genre with Adam Wingard and how it influenced their films.
- How Simon used world-building and mythology to shape Azrael’s post-apocalyptic, dialogue-free atmosphere.
- Advice for screenwriters: Focus on creating films that can be produced with available resources to break into the industry.
- The casting of Samara Weaving and her remarkable commitment to her role in Azrael.
- 00:38 – Introduction to Simon Barrett and Azrael
- 01:31 – Simon’s Origin Story: From Missouri to Screenwriting
- 02:50 – Writing Dead Birds and Early Career Struggles
- 03:39 – Creating the Mumblegore Genre and You're Next
- 06:14 – Crafting Azrael: Challenges of a Nonverbal Script
- 09:47 – Writing Action vs. Dialogue and Pacing in Azrael
- 16:08 – Casting Samara Weaving and Her Performance
- 18:46 – Advice for Screenwriters: Writing with Production in Mind
- 24:27 – Azrael: Theatrical Release and Working with Shudder
#ScreenwritingTips, #ScreenwriterLife, #FilmIndustry, #AzraelFilm, #HorrorMoviesHashtags:#Screenwriting, #SimonBarrett, #Azrael, #HorrorMovies, #SamaraWeaving, #ScreenwriterJourney, #FilmIndustry
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