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!
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Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.
Cheers,
RB
StudioBinder | What Is An Antagonist?
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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...
Expand postInteresting 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 organizations, dark magic, and such]. It was a challenge then to address even more sub-categories, ways people get lured to the Dark Side, and ways to combat/defeat/defuse the Dark Side. This video pulled together lots of these timeless principles with iconic clips. It will no doubt inspire lots of creators to get even more intense and complex when building their Antagonists. Nicely done. Thank you!
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I love every word of this, Pamela Jaye Smith. Spot on. Congratulations on the book!
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.
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The industry runs on them, Leonardo Ramirez. No greater evidence of that than at Cannes this year.
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...
Expand postFantastic 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 be much more compelling to the audience.” I develop an antagonist just as much as I develop a protagonist. I give the antagonist a past, strengths, flaws, goals (in the story and in life), etc. These things keep my antagonist from being one-dimensional. Two of my favorite antagonists are the Joker and Gustavo Fring from "Breaking Bad" because they stay one or more steps ahead of the protagonists and other characters. And the Joker and Gustavo are different than other antagonists in the way they talk, act, react, and dress. You’re right, getting funding isn’t just about the project and the profits. It’s really about relationships. Whenever someone asks me what they should do to sell a script, find a producer, etc., the first thing I tell them is network/build relationships.
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Fantastic examples, Maurice Vaughan
Thank you, Richard RB
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Most welcome, Wendy Kay