Posted by Richard "RB" Botto

Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in.

First up, in this video from StudioBinder, they’re looking at one of storytelling’s most crucial elements, the antagonist, including breaking down the 7 types of antagonists, their characteristics, and their functions in a story. Unlike the protagonist, who is usually a character, an antagonist can be many different things. According to television producer and script editor, John Yorke, an antagonist is “the sum total of all the obstacles that obstruct a character in the pursuit of their desires. They are the problem or obstacle the protagonist has to overcome.”

Next up, in this video, I’m sharing the secret to funding your next film! And unsurprisingly, it’s all about relationships. Relationships open the most doors possible. Period. So let's get you building relationships and making those incredible connections that can move your career forward!

As always, here at Stage 32, we love to share stories and knowledge with our fellow film fans. Know someone who would love this content? Share it with them! Tag them below! You can keep up with all of our content by subscribing to the Stage 32 YouTube. For more inspirational, educational, and motivational content on all things entertainment industry, follow me on Instagram and X @rbwalksintoabar.

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.

Cheers,

RB

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Pamela Jaye Smith

Interesting article about the Antagonists. Thanks for posting this, RB. When writing my book "The Power of the Dark Side" I included the Three Levels of the Dark Side: 1) Personal [phobias, our shadow, karma, and such]; 2) Impersonal [the Forces of Nature]; Supra-Personal [the big baddies and organi...

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Richard "RB" Botto

I love every word of this, Pamela Jaye Smith. Spot on. Congratulations on the book!

Leonardo Ramirez

Every single time I watch a Studio Binder video, it adds a nuance to what I'm currently working on and I get to go back and add something of value. Thank you so much for these, RB. And yes, I wholeheartedly agree - everything is about relationships.

Richard "RB" Botto

The industry runs on them, Leonardo Ramirez. No greater evidence of that than at Cannes this year.

Maurice Vaughan

Fantastic shares, RB! The StudioBinder video says, “An obvious motivation for a villain is that they are purely wicked. But while a one-dimensional villain may be easy to write, they can be predictable and uninteresting to watch. Giving an antagonist a more nuanced or relatable characterization can...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Fantastic examples, Maurice Vaughan

Wendy Kay

Thank you, Richard RB

Richard "RB" Botto

Most welcome, Wendy Kay

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