Lesson 14

[j y]

Jessica Tremblay’s meaningful action
What I learned doing this assignment is that most of my scenes had meaning expressed through action, but I’ve got a lot of work on the ones that didn’t. The story changed so much in the last couple of weeks, that I have a big clean-up to do in the script, scene and structure-wise. It’s a long but interesting process, going from outline to script constantly.
Scene –. Meaning: Joanna connects with her (dead) dad.
Action: She lays his clothes on the bed. Next morning, wakes up cuddled with them.
Scene –. Meaning: beast tries to get her attention.
Action: Beast leaves doll outside locker 1301 where Joanna will discover a tunnel.
Scene –. Meaning: she’s ready to sacrifice herself.
Action: Joanna removes all protective equipment, ready for the final fight.

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[Tasha Espinoza]

Tasha’s Meaningful Action

What I learned is that this step really is incredibly easy. I really am impressed with how the technique can transform mundane action into something that reinforces and elevates the meaning of the scene.

Scene 18: Meaning: Brad wants to catch-up with Bethany. Action: He shows up at her work so she has to talk to him in person.

Scene 19: Meaning: Bethany tries to warn Brad about dating her. Action: She locks him out of the cafe.

Scene 23: Meaning: Demon 23 doesn’t want to kill Bethany. Action: So he gives her a prayer that will stop his attack.

Scene 48: Meaning: Demon 23 has a breakthrough. Action: Koju brings a pastrami sandwich to Demon 23.

Scene 54: Meaning: Bethany has unfinished love business. Action: Bethany doesn’t throw away Koju’s flier.