An animated feature film need not have a good story to be successful. It need only entertain. Often they entertain through topical humour which has a short shelf life.
If the film is a good and well crafted story it will entertain and have a far more enduring life.
A good story well told is more difficult than any other aspect of writing or film making.
Success through entertainment is a comfort zone that most major studios appear reluctant to leave.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Where did the story go?
Does anyone care if a story is told in a film?
Is entertainment enough?
Should film makers respect their audience?
“Movies should be a positive expression
that there is hope, mercy, justice, and charity”
(and)
“It is the film maker’s responsibility to
emphasize the positive qualities of humanity
by showing the triumph of the individual
over adversity.” Frank Capra
Look beyond the words by Frank Capra for the creative options within them.
Is entertainment enough?
Should film makers respect their audience?
“Movies should be a positive expression
that there is hope, mercy, justice, and charity”
(and)
“It is the film maker’s responsibility to
emphasize the positive qualities of humanity
by showing the triumph of the individual
over adversity.” Frank Capra
Look beyond the words by Frank Capra for the creative options within them.
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