S3 EP01 | Truly Independent Season 3: Kicking Off the Writing Process
Description
Sponsored by The Help Them See Foundation: https://www.helpthemseefoundation.org
In this episode of Truly Independent, supported by the Help Them See Foundation, Daren and the host discuss the transition into Season 3, focusing on pre-production and scriptwriting. Starting from the writing process and different techniques, they share updates on their individual projects. Daren introduces his new project 'Where the Dog Heals', inspired by a true story about a dog diagnosed with cancer and its journey of faith and healing. He talks about his scriptwriting process, including the use of AI as a creative tool, research trips for authentic storytelling, and managing balancing writing and production constraints. The episode also touches upon exciting upcoming projects and the role of faith and community support in filmmaking.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
01:02 Celebrating Milestones and Future Plans
01:31 Focus of Season Three: Pre-Production and Writing
02:02 Transition from Season Two to Season Three
02:38 Documenting the Script Writing Process
03:20 New Project: Where the Dog Heals
08:31 Importance of the Script in Filmmaking
09:54 Story Development Techniques
16:37 Using a Story Matrix for Writing
18:31 Balancing Writing and Production Constraints
20:26 Budget Considerations for Writers
21:53 Research and Location Scouting
26:30 Collaborative Writing Process
30:05 Using AI in Screenwriting
35:49 Upcoming Projects and Season Preview
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