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RE: Destroying an idea to build something stronger!
Hey hey! Soooo, how do you spell your name? C? K? Other?
Would you mind sharing what came before your current writer-y status? You blurghed all over the page, and then found a director? Or the director came first and then you started writing? Does the writing stop at any point, or does it keep evolving through early production, filming, etc?
So exciting! I'm sure throughout the hardship and cost, you'll have a thing that you made. I work in IT, and while I've done heaps of databasey things, I don't really have one piece of awesome work to show for my time... so however this short-film turns out, it's still going to be super exciting and amazing.
That is very true! And what I love about film vs. theatre. In theatre it's over and there's no record in film you get to keep it forever :)
The process- so normally you write first. You don't always have to have a full script but you do need an idea that you can articulate. You write the outline or a draft of the script and that's what you use to pitch to directors or producers to gain interest. This project is unique because one of my best friends is directing- but it actually made me work harder because if I'm going to ask a friend to help me I want to make sure they love it and trust me so I don't abuse their time and skill set.
The writing can eventually get locked BUT if there is a writer on set things can change all while you're filming. Or you may record different different lines and decide in the editing room which to use. I've only been creating independent film stuff so there is a more collaborative approach.
Every process is so different- sometimes a writer may get approached by a director to make something or an actor may have an idea and seek out a writer. But you don't go to camera (aka start filming) without a great script :)
oh and I spell it Katelyn :)