Exploring Norse Mythology and Nordic Folklore in Storytelling (From Script)
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, read an exclusive interview with The Northman screenwriters Sjón and Robert Eggers and The Twin horror film screenwriters Taneli Mustonen and Aleksi Hyvärinen. Plus, catch up on Script contributor Tom Stempels film reviews of The Outfit, The Lost City, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and CODA.
Norse Mythology and the Brutalism of Landscape: How Sjón and Robert Eggers Crafted the Viking Saga The Northman
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Script contributor Sonya Alexander interviews writers of this Viking epic, Robert Eggers and Sjón, about the importance and research of Norse mythology and Icelandic folklore, being story architects, and their collaborative process.
INDIE SPOTLIGHT: An Interview with All My Puny Sorrows Writer-Director Michael McGowan
Momentum Pictures
Michael McGowan shares with Script his adaptation process, overcoming self-doubt roadblocks, working with the actors in terms of character motivation and scene work to his personal writing routine.
It Depends – The Underbelly of the Business of Hollywood – Pt. 2
There’s the legal, ethical practice and above-board perspective of Hollywood. And then there’s the seedier side, the less than ethical, the notorious and unfortunately far too prevalent way business gets done behind certain closed doors. This second of a two-part series of articles will peek under the carpet shedding light on some of these situations so we can all be prepared to recognize them and know when to put on the brakes, turn around and speed like hell away.
UNDERSTANDING SCREENWRITING: Stars and Actors
Script contributor Tom Stempel is looking at movies with, well, stars and actors, including The Outfit, The Lost City, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and CODA.
Interview with SXSW Short Film Homesick Cinematographer Cory Fraiman-Lott
Photo by Cory Fraiman Lott
Homesick cinematographer Cory Fraiman-Lott shares with Script the visual collaborative process with writer-director Will Seefried and other key creative team members, how the visuals to lens choices service the story, and Cory's work ethos.
How The Twin Filmmakers Taneli Mustonen and Aleksi Hyvärinen Transformed a Simple Idea into a Twisted Horror Story
The Twin filmmakers Taneli Mustonen (director/co-writer) and Aleksi Hyvärinen (co-writer) share with Script their personal approach to the story and characters, tapping into their comedy chops, Nordic folklore and combined love and respect for the horror genre.
