THE CINEMA OF DISTURBANCE
Learn how to give audiences the deep, dark experiences
that many genres - not just horror - demand
that many genres - not just horror - demand
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We often talk as if audiences go to films mainly to ‘feel good’.
But that's not the whole story. Very often, audiences also want stories to disturb, disorient, confuse, worry and even terrify them. Horror is the obvious case, but people seek degrees of these experiences in thrillers, science fiction, crime stories, social dramas - even comedy. So writers need to find original ways to take their characters – and their audiences – out of their comfort zones. It's a crucial part of writing compelling stories. Feature films need escalating conflict. Protagonists must suffer, lose control, confront uncertainty and crisis to drive narratives forward. But audiences also want these experiences for their own purposes. |
The workshop gives you numerous ways to create these experiences.
Horror provides particularly strong examples, so we'll look at its psychological principles, and how they can apply, in more restrained ways, to other kinds of story. We'll find out WHY people want to be disturbed. How "negative experiences" can be absorbing, potentially productive and even pleasurable. You'll learn ways to take audiences to places they don't expect to go. Carefully-chosen film clips will illustrate the concepts. Discussions will let you share your thoughts and ideas with the group. Fun exercises will help you to master the ideas and begin to apply them to your own work. |
VENUE
BECTU 100 Rochester Row Victoria London SW1P 1JP For a map, click here. DATE AND TIME Friday October 16 Registration - 10.00am Workshop - 10.15am - 5.00pm FOR FURTHER DETAILS, EMAIL: [email protected] PRICES Standard Price: £95 Concessions: £85 BECTU members £75 EVENT CAPACITY 12
* we offer a lower rate to concession holders and members of our partner organisations. Book at the concessionary rate and show your membership card to the tutor at registration. Ian Long is an experienced screenwriter, script editor and story consultant. |
The 'Alumni Group'
After the workshop you can join a private 'alumni group' where members can share clips, documents and references and stay in contact with the others. Choose how much you want to be involved - drop in and out at will.
After the workshop you can join a private 'alumni group' where members can share clips, documents and references and stay in contact with the others. Choose how much you want to be involved - drop in and out at will.
