Hawkes, Venetia
We Have Some Notes...: The Insider's Guide to Notes, Script Editing and Development
- ISBN 13:
- 9781839025495
- author:
- Hawkes, Venetia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- BFI Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
We Have Some Notes... provides a detailed overview of the script editing and development process, highlighting the impact of critical feedback in creating successful films and television shows. Through interviews with industry practitioners, Venetia Hawkes explores the writer, director, and note-giver relationship, offering practical guidance on how to give and receive feedback. The book delves into the role notes play in a fruitful creative process, featuring insights from respected 'note-givers' such as Tessa Ross, Eva Yates, and Pippa Harris. Inter-chapter sections pose key questions, providing illuminating advice on ways of working successfully with notes for both writers and directors. With its wealth of first-hand reflections, expert advice, and historical context, We Have Some Notes... is a valuable resource for students, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the making of acclaimed films and television series.