Take these posts as my foot prints.
Sometimes I can’t help but wonder: if we haven’t been personally transformed over the years, then what are we even doing in the storytelling business? Where do all those stories we take in go? Do we just watch them and think, “Well, that only happens in movies”? Are the characters the only ones who need to grow — while we remain safely untouched?
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I’ve always loved the first day of school — and today is no exception.
Here I am, sitting in my own room, yet connecting with writers from Australia to Portugal through John Yorke’s learning platform.
I’m especially excited about this journey, as the course offers a unique approach to online learning.
I plan to share my experiences and reflections here along the way — because sharing gives me a reason to pause and reflect.
And lately, I’ve come to believe that this, too, is an essential part of learning.
Yesterday, I had a chance to join the Pop Up Series Incubator info call. Since the program is aimed at European screenwriters and producers, I’m not eligible for it, but I still wanted to be there and learn more about it. Just because: 1- Adaptation is one of my focuses as a writer. 2- I know firsthand how well-thought their programs are from my experience at the Netflix Adaptation Lab, also created by Tatino Films.
Lately, we’ve been witnessing the rise of IP-based drama around the world, and I feel it’s more rewarding than ever to have a work based on pre-existing IPs as writers and producers.
But why?
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Yesterday was a particularly special day for me as I had the opportunity to give a presentation about my Fulbright experience to students from my university. Sharing how I received the scholarship and embarked on my journey to study screenwriting in the U.S. is something I truly cherish. San Francisco immediately captured my heart, and over the span of two years, I delighted in the experience, engaging with classmates and individuals from diverse backgrounds around the globe.
However, there was a deeper significance to giving that presentation yesterday; it felt like a debt owed to my younger self.
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