So, I am waiting to begin editing my short film, Reconciliation (I am trying to get a deal on a transfer to hard drive and waiting for some parts from the US), and so I am beginning to rewrite the Tidal Barrier project, with the focus on Part 2/Claire. Why? I suppose this part is the most complete and clearest. I have some ideas how to make the other parts work, but Part 2 is close enough. I am hoping that making this part first will give me more confidence for the other parts.
Revisiting the outline, I was struck by a few things.
I still feel that it is missing that one strong, central image. I think it is there, obscured by plot, or psychology.
The weakest scenes were those that were (too) cleverly making connections to the other parts of the script. It would be simpler and stronger to keep to the main thrust of the story.
This also means there are too many location. Making it simpler means it will be cheaper to make.
So what next?
A revision of the script, and then a workshop, as I did with Reconciliation, shot and edited onto DV. More revisions and workshopping, with an aim to shoot the real thing in November.
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