Why Breaking Story Is Like Breaking a Horse

Published: Dec. 29, 2023, 9 a.m.

Breaking story is not easy. When it does finally happen, you feel so good you can\u2019t help but walk around with your chin up in the air and your chest puffed out! Sounds amazing, right! So what does it take to get there? Let\u2019s find out!\n\nIn today\u2019s episode, No Film School\u2019s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and director Kevin Taylor discuss:\n\nThe satisfying moment that unlocks the whole story\xa0\n\nExploring the story without being attached to structure\n\nWhat to do when you are stuck with a scene that isn\u2019t working\n\nThe question Kevin wanted to explore with his film, Last Resort\n\n\nWriting 8 screenplays during the pandemic\n\nHow Kevin\u2019s production experience helped him in his role as a feature director\n\nAllowing the magic to unfold in the frame\n\nWhy Kevin wanted to edit his own feature\n\nWhy mapping out your story beforehand is so important\n\n\nMemorable Quotes\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s using overly aggressive language to make up for the fact that our job is making up stories and playing with costumes.\u201d [1:02]\n\n\u201cThe best part about writing is breaking the story.\u201d\xa0[16:28]\n\n\u201cYou cannot break the horse, by looking at the horse. You have to get on the horse to break the horse.\u201d [19:50]\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s building a muscle. Sitting down and being in that spot so the muse knows where to find you.\u201d [28:39]\n\n\u201cIf you ask for help, you\u2019ll get advice, but if you ask for advice, you will get help.\u201d [52:56]\n\n\n\nMentioned:\nWatch on YouTube\n\nWatch on Tubi\n\nWatch on Apple TV\n\nWatch on Prime Video\n\nKevin\u2019s Instagram\n\n\nFind No Film School everywhere:\nOn the Web\nhttps://nofilmschool.com/\n\nFacebook\xa0\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool\n\nTwitter\xa0\nhttps://twitter.com/nofilmschool\n\nYouTube\xa0\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool\n\nInstagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool\n\nSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices