How can you buck conventional storytelling and showcase your unique voice?
One of the most stunning instances of recent storytelling was Portrait of Lady on Fire, which came out in 2019 and seemed to light up the independent cinema world. Written and directed by Céline Sciamma, the movie was a powerhouse of desire, sexuality, gender, and the female gaze. Sciamma has been leaving her personal mark on film and television for a while now, and we can learn a lot from her.
In a recent lecture, Sciamma discusses her writing process and the importance of giving agency back to her female characters. There’s so much in it for all of us.
Check out this video from BAFTA Guru, and let’s talk after.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire Writer Céline Sciamma Talks Agency in Female Characters
I have to say I love these free screenwriting lectures so much. This one runs almost 40 minutes, and it’s full of great tips.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
