I have a house in deepest Transylvania (no, really) which I use as my writing hideaway. I have a new script idea for which I have a beat sheet/outline, and scene cards, and what I need now is uninterrupted time to get a first draft on paper. So I’m off to ‘Atelier de Scriitori’, which is Romanian for ‘writers workshop’. Wish me luck.
Introduce Yourself : At my writer’s retreat in Transylvania next week. by John Clive Carter
Writer / Producer at Extra Crunchy Productions ♦ Screenwriter, Producer
2 years ago
At my writer’s retreat in Transylvania next week.
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Hi John, Wow, Transylvania, a little jealous here, lol. What is the genre of your script that you will be working on? Good to meet you! Welcome to Stage 32!
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Hi Sandra, nice to meet you. It's a contemporary contained thriller. There seems to be quite a market for contained scripts.
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Wow, Transylvania, sounds really cool, and the perfect back drop to write a thriller. Hope it goes well for you!
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Thanks Brian. It's actually nothing like the gothic image. More like going back in time to a bucolic paradise - the last unspoilt corner of Europe. All rolling hills and sunflower fields. Gorgeous - but not very thriller-ish. Quiet, that's the main thing.
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John Clive Carter Interesting - I have been to the UK and Ireland, but no frame of reference for the rest of Europe since I haven't traveled there. Still, that also sounds pretty special, and quiet is always nice, perfect for writing.
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Fun!
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Very cool, John. Have a great and productive trip. Happy writing!
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There's a huge market for Contained scripts, John Clive Carter. I'm not sure if I've heard of a Contemporary Contained Thriller. Sounds interesting.
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Wow! That’s incredible. Best of luck writing your next script!
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Maurice makes a good point, the genre description here isn't perfect. The script I'll be working on has a similar scenario to 'Hunt for Red October'. If anyone knows that book/film, what genre would you say it is?
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Wow! We could all do with a hideaway like that John. How did you find it? Or are you really a member of Count Alucard’s family and it was part of the inheritance?
Such a place always reminds me of the early (1920’s) German Expressionist films of Wiene, Murnau and Lang. I hope you have a very focused and enjoyable time.
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A Contained "'Hunt for Red October" sounds interesting, John Clive Carter. I looked up "Hunt for Red October" on IMDb and the genres are Action, Adventure, and Thriller. It says the movie is a Submarine Spy Thriller on Wikipedia.