@luciahaynes.bsky.social
UK-based TV writer. Crime (Vera, Annika) Children’s (JoJo & Gran Gran) BAFTA Scotland juror Usually at my laptop or the ballet barre. www.luciahaynes.com https://www.haworthagency.co.uk/lucia-haynes https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1481298/
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💯 His “Emotional Thesaurus” also came in handy.
#WorldStorytellingDay
#Scriptsky
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one of my earliest (and very underrated) screenwriting books was Writing for Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias... his main point, you are writing to attract, engage, and fascinate the reader... #scriptsky
As well as Poetics, I’d also recommend The Art of Dramatic Writing (Lajos Egri), the Writers’ Journey (Christopher Vogler), Save the Cat (Blake Synder), Writing for Emotional Impact (Karl Iglesias), Making a Good Script Great (Linda Seger).
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Why does writing the second act never feel as euphoric as the writing the first..?
#screenwriting #Screenplay
Absolutely
I have mixed feelings about AI. Personally, I find it soulless. But tech companies should pay for the ability to use copyrighted works.
Paul Tazewell’s costumes for Wicked were breathtaking. A deserved winner for Best Costume Design at the Oscars.
#Oscars
youtu.be/wykPsDBUyS8
RIP to one of the bona fide greats
I have now seen all 5 Best International Film Oscar nominees.
1. I’m Still Here 🇧🇷
2. The Seed of the Sacred Fig 🇩🇪
3. Flow 🇱🇻
4. The Girl With The Needle 🇩🇰
5. Emilia Pérez 🇫🇷
Kate Bush and Damon Albarn among 1,000 artists on silent AI protest album.
#AI #Datamining #WritersGuild #Screenwriting #Tech #Copyright
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Hooray for Wallace and Gromit -Vengeance Most Fowl picking up two awards at the BAFTAs (Best Animated Film, Best Children’s & Family Film. Feathers McGraw is a masterclass in villainy.
And for Wicked, winning Best Costume Design for those breathtaking outfits #Baftas
www.bafta.org/awards/film
If you’re a fan of mysteries on the high seas - check out my ep “Alexandria” on The Good Ship Murder, Feb 7 Channel 5 at 8pm!
#ShaneWard #CatherineTyldesley #TheGoodShipMurder
#Channel5
😂 Pictures of mushrooms are strangely soothing!
Hard to process the devastation I’ve witnessed in the last two days. Still in a state of shock for those who have lost so much in such a short period of time. #NoWords 💔
Such heartache for all my friends in LA - and, honestly, everywhere, as this portends a very tough period where those charged with looking after the public good instead look out for their own self interest. It's just devastating.
Our thoughts are with the people of Los Angeles. 🇺🇸
Such devastation.
Take care everyone, stay safe. 🌱
Shocked and saddened at the deaths & devastation caused by the fires in Southern California. I was lucky to spend a month in Santa Monica/LA in Sept.
It was one of the best experiences of my life. The community was kind, welcoming.
Hoping and praying that people are finding safe places to stay.
One of the best things about being off over the festive season is catching up on TV shows and movies.
Today it was Carry-On. *spoilers*
It’s like Collateral, but set in an airport. Clever, gripping in parts. Enjoyed it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS0X...
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Go Sam!
True luxury is found in the simplest moments.
Respect to the fruit fly.
Watching: Red One on Prime.
The critics hate it, the pacing’s off in places. But the concept of an org with oversight in the mythological world is totally cool.
It’s MIB - with trolls! If the movie had been as playful, maybe it would’ve found its audience in theatres. I’d watch a sequel.
People were clapping and cheering BEFORE the end-credits even hit:
WICKED is 1000% getting nominated for Best Picture.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees at tonight’s Bafta Scotland awards!
Especially to the amazing team at #BlackCamel for winning the Television scripted award for Float.
#BaftaScotAwards
www.bafta.org/media-centre...
Excellent starter pack🥰. When you’ve got a minute - could you add me! 🙏🏾 Screenwriter in the UK - would love to connect with other creatives, creators and thinkers.
