Writing for animation has its own very specific challenges and rewards.
Does your story require a cast of thousands? Is it set underwater or on
the edge of an active volcano? Do your characters need to fly to the
rescue, or are they giants heavily stomping hapless villagers? Do they
need to speak believably? Or is your film completely abstract with no
characters at all? It's your film and the possibilities are endless.
All these decisions must be carefully considered at the planning stage,
alongside a realistic assessment of the available time, skills, budget
and resources. It's also important to understand the theories that
underpin successful storytelling, and how to use and play with genre
conventions. Throughout Screenwriting for Animation, Paul Wells guides
you through identifying promising concepts, selecting an appropriate
medium, establishing an appropriate tone, theme and plot, as well as
exploring narrative structures and character development.
With case studies and interviews exploring the working methods of
masters of the craft, including Adam Elliot, Bill Plympton and Joan C.
Gratz, this is everything you need to get inspired and start writing!
