#Scriptchat Topic: Writing for Children
EURO moderator: Teenie Russell @teenierussell
USA moderator: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb
EURO CHAT:
@teenierussell: It's #scriptchat O'Clock! Come join us as we
chat about Writing for Children! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:00 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: Howdie all. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:00 pm
@TaroJ: Hi #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:01 pm
@teenierussell: Do you write for children? TV or feature,
come share your tips and know-how #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:01 pm
@teenierussell: @Sonic_Screwup @TaroJ Hi there #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:02 pm
@robinbellwriter: RT @Bang2write: RT @Bang2write: 1 of my
faves - The Single Screenwriter: Top 5 Reasons Your Fledgling Career Is In The
C... http://t.co/EWEjtg2l #script ...
October 7, 2012, 7:02 pm
@SohoGuy: Hello hello #scriptchat :)
October 7, 2012, 7:02 pm
@Jamie_LD: @teenierussell Where is @malber when we need him.
His pilot is being made by Disney. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:02 pm
@teenierussell: I have two small kids so admire anyone who has
the power to keep them quiet for any length of time #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:02 pm
@teenierussell: @malber Congratulations! @Jamie_LD
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:03 pm
@SohoGuy: Strange business children's TV, as it's made by
people who will never be the target audience! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:04 pm
@SohoGuy: So a lot of it is down to perception of that
audience, and everyone has a different view on what they want/like/need
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:04 pm
@Bang2write: @teenierussell I have 3 #thehorror #scriptchat
;)
October 7, 2012, 7:05 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy At CBBC, we visit schools (it's
policy) BECAUSE that is the case. One department where no employee is target
audience. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:05 pm
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy I am convinced half of the people
who write children's TV are under the influence of some substance #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:05 pm
@Jamie_LD: @SohoGuy So true. I image the writers' room of a
kid's show wouldn't fly with the parents. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:05 pm
@Jamie_LD: @malber We are talking about writing for children
on Euro #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:06 pm
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup Yes, it never was that way: I was
there from 2003-2010 and it really only kicked in properly around 2008
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:06 pm
@nathan_gower: My guest blog post on how the #50Kisses
competition impacted my writing career. #ColtonsBigNight #indiefilm
#scriptchatnhttp://t.co/bEIuSeoU
October 7, 2012, 7:06 pm
@SohoGuy: @teenierussell Pinot Grigot tonight! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:06 pm
@teenierussell: @Bang2write :-) and very different age
groups too. I admire writers who can keep the whole family entertained
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:06 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy Development Teams try to have
fingers on that pulse and guide writers in the right direction. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm
@HateTheHate: #scriptchat ... thought you just stole the
plot of another film and covered it in bright colours? #docHOLLYWOOD #CARS
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm
@SohoGuy: @Jamie_LD I often find when people don't "get
it
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm
@SiFoulaReel: @teenierussell Children's drama (mid 80s-90s)
was SO important to my creative development. Really want to do my own take on
it. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy Stepping Out it's called. Such a
good idea really. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm
@TaroJ: @teenierussell @sohoguy ah you've been watching
Adventure time and Gumball again :-) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm
@Jamie_LD: RT @malber: @Jamie_LD #scriptchat if u're writing
comedy especially, don't dumb it down. kids r smart. maybe be more phys stuff
but not dumb
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup That's the one! Started when I was
there when Anne Gilchrist realised we needed more of that research #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:08 pm
@Bang2write: @teenierussell fabbo @melliebuse knows her
stuff when it comes to kids' TV. Her progs have kept MS entertained since early
00s #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup The problem with some research is
that it takes place in schools, where kids are just glad to watch telly!
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy How does one even pitch something
like Teletubbies and In the Night Garden? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm
@rdlln: Dirty dialogue: http://t.co/9eXLrace #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm
@Jamie_LD: I think it's hilarious that Mike sold 2 or 3
pilots to Spike TV, and then to Disney. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm
@malber: @Jamie_LD i've never written a kids feature script,
though, so rules might be somewhat different. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm
@SohoGuy: @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell Such a shame that
really only CBBC make drama nowadays. It's becoming a one-voice product
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm
@TaroJ: Just watched a bugs bunny movie and amazed at how
violent it was and how toned down that can be today #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:10 pm
@Jamie_LD: @malber That's true. I didn't think there may be
a difference. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:10 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell Loads
of fantastic indies out there. CBBC is one of few broadcasters, not producers.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:10 pm
@SohoGuy: @teenierussell I think a lot of them come from
well-established relationships with the commissioners and being trusted by them
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:11 pm
@SiFoulaReel: @SohoGuy Yes, & the archive stuff CITV
show is - frankly - awful. Wish they'd spring for repeat fees (or commission
new work) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:11 pm
@teenierussell: @malber I think a kid's feature is more
family oriented rather than just for the kid #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:11 pm
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell Yes,
but what they want/think will work is just one voice in the industry
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:11 pm
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell Someone
has to make a decision about what drama is made, and it's almost one person
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:12 pm
@SiFoulaReel: @Sonic_Screwup Are the newer CBBC big dramas,
Wolfblood, WvsA, completely in-house or from indies? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:12 pm
@ClaireYeowart: @TaroJ Tom and Jerry is so violent but it
didn't do kids any harm. Now kids tv sometimes far too cautious or complete
opposite #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:12 pm
@LifesizeLD: "In the middle of difficulty lies
opportunity." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm
@TaroJ: @SohoGuy @sifoulareel @teenierussell yup do much of
drama kids experience now is from the US and Disney #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm
@MartynPDWriter: #scriptchat Stepping Up from
@LAProductionsUK was the best kids tv I've seen in a loooong time
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm
@malber: @teenierussell great point. even more reason to not
dumb it down: it has to appeal to both the kids and adult in audience
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell Same
goes everywhere re: commissioning. We still have Disney and CN. But it's
limited, yes. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm
@thinkStory: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: "In the
middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm
@Pipbest: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: "In the
middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SiFoulaReel Wolfblood is in-house, WvsA is
BBC Wales/Freemantle Media. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:14 pm
@Pipbest: RT @teenierussell: RT @teenierussell: I have two
small kids so admire anyone who has the power to keep them quiet for any length
of time #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:14 pm
@teenierussell: How many target age groups are there for
children's TV? Anyone know? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:15 pm
@TaroJ: When pitching a kids show how much of a
consideration for the producer is "Can I make and sell toys with
this" #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:15 pm
@SohoGuy: @malber @teenierussell I think Russell T Davies
has done great work in reminding us that kids love and want solid, deep drama
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:15 pm
@SiFoulaReel: @Sonic_Screwup Thanks. Still need to watch
Wolfblood - it's all piled up on the Sky+! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:15 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @ClaireYeowart @TaroJ Not entirely true.
Only need to watch a couple of eps of Young Dracula to see that. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:15 pm
@malber: @teenierussell Director who did 2 of the Diary of a
Wimpy Kid movies says family humor can b sophisticated. i agree. see: Pixar.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:15 pm
@SohoGuy: @teenierussell Depends. Mostly 0-6 then 6-12, but
CSC Media have four channels: Tiny Pop, Pop, Kix, PopGirl so 4 groups
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:16 pm
@Pipbest: If you're writing for kids, join in #scriptchat
now...
October 7, 2012, 7:16 pm
@_adamzaman: RT @Jamie_LD: RT @Jamie_LD: I think it's
hilarious that Mike sold 2 or 3 pilots to Spike TV, and then to Disney.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:16 pm
@SohoGuy: @TaroJ When I originate ideas, that's on my mind,
because there's so little cash to be made from just making it #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:16 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @TaroJ For the BBC, no. For Disney/Nick it
is more likely, but merchendising is usually easier with kids' content anyhow
simply…#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:17 pm
@robinbellwriter: @SiFoulaReel @sonic_screwup wolf blood is
marvellous stuff #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:17 pm
@ClaireYeowart: @Sonic_Screwup @TaroJ I meant more
cartoons.Young Dracula fantastic programme though #scriptchat.
October 7, 2012, 7:17 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @TaroJ …because of the stories'/show's
colourful, lively natures. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:17 pm
@TaroJ: @Sonic_Screwup @claireyeowart As a parent you see
things differently and the cartoons I watched would not appear on cbeebies
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:17 pm
@teenierussell: @malber Pixar films are an all time
favourite here, although there's a limit to how many times I can watch Cars +
still enjoy it #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:18 pm
@teenierussell: RT @SohoGuy: @teenierussell Mostly 0-6 then
6-12, but CSC Media have four channels: Tiny Pop, Pop, Kix, PopGirl so 4 groups
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:18 pm
@SohoGuy: I was at the screening of Wizards v Aliens, and
wondered how long it would've taken to develop had the SJA team not done it
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:18 pm
@SohoGuy: Do you think having a proven track-record is more
important in children's than any other part of the industry? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:19 pm
@robinbellwriter: @SohoGuy we're you impressed by it?
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:19 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @TaroJ @claireyeowart Talking entirely
different age ranges. What you watch and what you're 'meant' to watch are
different. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup @TaroJ True from the BBC's POV, but
with Indies I can imagine they would take a more commerical view #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm
@Pipbest: RT @SohoGuy: RT @SohoGuy: @malber @teenierussell I
think Russell T Davies has done great work in reminding us that kids love and
want solid, deep dra ...
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm
@stuarthadley: RT @SohoGuy: RT @SohoGuy: Strange business
children's TV, as it's made by people who will never be the target audience!
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm
@Pipbest: RT @ClaireYeowart: RT @ClaireYeowart: @TaroJ Tom
and Jerry is so violent but it didn't do kids any harm. Now kids tv sometimes
far too cautious or complete ...
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @TaroJ @claireyeowart T/J more CBBC age
range. 6-12. Cbeebies is anything up to 5. Cbeebies has 'trust' remit, unlike
CN or WB. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm
@SohoGuy: @robinbellwriter Yes, very much. Was much younger
than I thought it would be, but it had depth to it as well as silliness
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy @TaroJ They may do, but only
insofar as satisfies the requirements of the Broadcaster. Indies are slaves to
commission. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:21 pm
@SiFoulaReel: @Sonic_Screwup @TaroJ @claireyeowart Exactly.
At 10, I was watching cartoons & kids tv. I was also watching Twin Peaks.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:21 pm
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy Children are a more difficult
audience because they lose interest very quickly so having the the proven
track-record... #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:22 pm
@malber: @stuarthadley @sohoguy yeah, but kid's tv writers
were once kids. parts of childhood r changing, but there are still universals.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:22 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy They're brutally honest. Same
classes used so they know how it works. They don't try to please. Massive
learning-curve. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:22 pm
@ClaireYeowart: @Sonic_Screwup @TaroJ when I was 9 I was a
fan of both Bagpuss and The X Files. Certainly wasn't meant to be watching the
latter #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:23 pm
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy has to be an advantage. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:23 pm
@SohoGuy: It's also about an individual
broadcaster's/commissioner's taste tho too. Dick and Dom and Tracy Beaker went
then came back #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:23 pm
@SohoGuy: So sometimes the "this is what kid's
like" Bible gets altered to suit the time/what someone personally likes I
find #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:23 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy @Pipbest @malber @teenierussell
But, sadly, with solutions contrived by villain idiocy rather than hero
intelligence. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:24 pm
@TaroJ: Anyone seen Frankenweenie yet? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:24 pm
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup True. Sometimes the results can be
confusing. I remember a drama that was axed after bad feedback, yet came back
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:24 pm
@teenierussell: RT @malber: @stuarthadley @sohoguy kids tv
writers were once kids parts of childhood r changing, but there are still
universals. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:25 pm
@SohoGuy: @malber @stuarthadley Very, very true. And some
still haven't grown up! (i.e. me!) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:25 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @taroj @claireyeowart CBBC kids' most
watched progs are W'loo Road and Family Guy. We can't 'rival' tonally, only
qualitatively. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:26 pm
@SohoGuy: There's also that myth that you can't be a good
children's TV writer/producer if you're not a parent #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:26 pm
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October 7, 2012, 7:27 pm
@SohoGuy: @RhodesRa I think had SJA not ended, that may -
MAY - have taken longer, but with RTD in charge it was probably a quick
decision #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:27 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @malber @stuarthadley @sohoguy Kids relate
to people. Contexts may be more heightened or extreme, but human core is
universal. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:27 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: RT @ClaireYeowart: RT @ClaireYeowart:
@Sonic_Screwup @TaroJ when I was 9 I was a fan of both Bagpuss and The X Files.
Certainly wasn't meant to be watching ...
October 7, 2012, 7:27 pm
@SohoGuy: There's also a danger of paying TOO much attention
to what children say they want - they need to be surprised and challenged
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:27 pm
@teenierussell: How long on average are children's Dramas?
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:28 pm
@SohoGuy: I often found focus groups and research just
served to prove what the broadcaster needed rather than genuinely find out
views #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:28 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy Found this to be absolute bollocks.
In fact 'my kid didn't like this ergo it's bad' is discouraged for us.
Thankfully. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:28 pm
@TaroJ: What's interesting watching with kids is they know
badly made, badly told stories and will lose interest. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:29 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy Detachment is important. After all,
your kid may be a totall wuss/gore-hound. Can't be used as a generalisation.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:29 pm
@SohoGuy: Recall kids saying they watched 'Big Brother', but
when you asked them about it they didn't - it was just said to look cool
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:30 pm
@ClaireYeowart: @Sonic_Screwup that's really interesting to
hear about Family Guy. Same when I was little, South Park was the in thing
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:30 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @teenierussell Live-action runs at
half-hour, conventionally. Animation, depending on its age range, either 11
mins an ep or 30. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:30 pm
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup And it's often used by people to
support their own personal agenda #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:30 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Sonic_Screwup: RT @Sonic_Screwup:
@teenierussell Live-action runs at half-hour, conventionally. Animation,
depending on its age range, either 11 mins a ...
October 7, 2012, 7:31 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @melliebuse @SohoGuy @taroj Exactly. Indies
are dependent on commission, so it has to work that way for them. Very hard!
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:32 pm
@teenierussell: RT @melliebusen Indies are forced into
taking a commercial view because no broadcaster fully finances a show.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:32 pm
@ClaireYeowart: @Sonic_Screwup is it still universal rule of
1 min per page for children's or does this vary? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:32 pm
@teenierussell: RT: @melliebusen@Sonic_Screwup @taroj This
is true of animation. Less true of live action. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:32 pm
@Jamie_LD: @teenierussell What are the top rated kid shows
in UK? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:32 pm
@teenierussell: We are half-way through Euro #scriptchat and
chatting about Writing for Children #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:33 pm
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup @melliebuse @TaroJ It can also make
things better: why use a phone in the show, when you can invent your own!
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:34 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @ClaireYeowart Yessir! Tis general
measurement for screentime per page in anything. Writing technique doesn't
change for kids. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:34 pm
@ClaireYeowart: @Sonic_Screwup good, thanks, that's what I
always go by. Was just checking! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:36 pm
@SherwoodOaks: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: "In the
middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:36 pm
@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD not sure, can't find the figures.
I suppose it depends on age group too. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:37 pm
@SohoGuy: Can you imagine if 'Up' had been Pixar's first
movie? With an old man and a dead wife? Never would've happened #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:38 pm
@TaroJ: @Jamie_LD @teenierussell BBC pretty much has a
monopoly on the free to air for kids but lots of US shows on cable #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:38 pm
@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD in this house the popular shows
are Peppa Pig, Ben 10 and Jake and the Neverland Pirates #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:38 pm
@SohoGuy: @stiggybenaud Absolutely. I think sometimes people
forget that "kids" are lots of individuals, not one mass of viewer
taste #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:38 pm
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for your chance to win a tkt to @londonswf. Details: http://t.co/iCPu7mRa
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October 7, 2012, 7:40 pm
@teenierussell: RT @SohoGuy: RT @SohoGuy: @stiggybenaud
Absolutely. I think sometimes people forget that "kids" are lots of
individuals, not one mass of viewer taste ...
October 7, 2012, 7:40 pm
@DebbieBMoon: @SohoGuy Ah, but everyone remembers being a
child... #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:40 pm
@SohoGuy: @Jamie_LD @teenierussell Tracy Beaker, Dick and
Dom, Sarah Jane Adventures, Horrible Histories I believe. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:41 pm
@TSNN_Rachel: Confused here. I thought #scriptchat was at 8
EST? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:41 pm
@SiFoulaReel: @TSNN_Rachel Hello, we're the UK branch!
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:42 pm
@teenierussell: @TSNN_Rachel this is the Euro chat that
takes place at 8pm BST, the US chat is at 8EST and the topic will be the same
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:42 pm
@teenierussell: @TSNN_Rachel You're welcome to join in here
too though :-) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:43 pm
@SohoGuy: What do we think is the best way to get your show
commissioned? Budget? Idea? Track record? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:43 pm
@teenierussell: @SiFoulaReel ha, we sound like a Bank now
:-) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:43 pm
@teenierussell: Has anyone here written a Children's
Feature? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:43 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: Somehow managed not to get edited when we
realised our finale of @professorphlegm S1 included a treasure called 'Merlin's
Horn'. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:43 pm
@TSNN_Rachel: thanks @teenierussell - I used to live in
Europe (twice!) :) n #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:44 pm
@SiFoulaReel: @teenierussell *hides money he's been taking
from people as 'deposits'* #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:44 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy *sobs*…I don't think even a
commissioner could answer you confidently. Tis the eternal question.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:44 pm
@TSNN_Rachel: @sohoguy - so TRUE about "Up"
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:45 pm
@SohoGuy: There's also a lack of certain things on kid's TV,
like coverage of gaming, because it's considered bad or adults don't 'get' it
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:45 pm
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy As a newbie I'd like to think that
idea and budget and a great pitch would help a little :-) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:45 pm
@DebbieBMoon: @SohoGuy I had no track record at all when
Wolfblood was put into development, so in my experience, no... #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:45 pm
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup Answer it Sophie, answer it! ;-)
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:45 pm
@CockneyCharmer: @SohoGuy #ScriptChat it would appear that
Track Record tends to get show on air, especially comedy on BBC
October 7, 2012, 7:46 pm
@SohoGuy: @DebbieBMoon How did you approach CBBC with the
idea (which is a fab idea btw)? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:46 pm
@teenierussell: @TSNN_Rachel then you'll feel at home here
(almost) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:46 pm
@TSNN_Rachel: @SiFoulaReel Hello! Thanks for the welcome.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:46 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy A newbie so this is just IMO. But
seems to me to be clear, central idea, memorable characters, and PLENTY of
material. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:47 pm
@teenierussell: @DebbieBMoon *phew* glad track record isn't
all that's considered #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:48 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy …ideas with plot enough to run and
run. Clear ideas with warmth and heart, easy to understand and fall in love
with...#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:48 pm
@DebbieBMoon: @SohoGuy #scriptchat Through a BBC writersroom
competition for new CBBC ideas, about 3 years ago
October 7, 2012, 7:48 pm
@Jamie_LD: @teenierussell I'll have to check those out.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:48 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy …with interesting take on subject
matter/story/relevant themes. Relevancy important. Not necc. 'modern'. But
relevant. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:49 pm
@Jamie_LD: @SohoGuy Thanks. I've never heard of these.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:49 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Sonic_Screwup: RT @Sonic_Screwup:
@SohoGuy A newbie so this is just IMO. But seems to me to be clear, central
idea, memorable characters, and PLENTY of ...
October 7, 2012, 7:49 pm
@SohoGuy: @DebbieBMoon Ah how interesting. The BBC, bless
them, are good at that sort of thing. Oh we need to keep them going!
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:50 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy…War Horse hardly 'contemporary' but
its themes are as relevent today as they were then. What we do for those we
love. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:51 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy But I say this as someone pretty
new to Development. So this is really just my sort of…'grasp'…of it thus far.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:52 pm
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup Yes, that's a perceptive point. And
again why RTD is so good at this stuff: he makes sci-fi human and relevant
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:52 pm
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy @DebbieBMoon Always lots of
opportunities at the Beeb, although also very competitive. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:52 pm
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup It's all good though :) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:52 pm
@juliaswain: RT @ozzywood: RT @ozzywood: Final Draft - only
$199 -- http://t.co/wSkq8CXu Buy now and receive the Screenplay Checklist for
free. #scriptchat #amwrit ...
October 7, 2012, 7:54 pm
@teenierussell: @Bang2write curious, do you see many scripts
for children's TV in the spec pile? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:54 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy Wolfblood good example too. Genre
surface, but about kids dealing with being different. Universal. Relevant.
Exciting. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:55 pm
@DebbieBMoon: @SohoGuy @Sonic_Screwup #scriptchat All the
best sci-fi, and fantasy, is really about what it means to be human. Whether
for kids or adults
October 7, 2012, 7:55 pm
@Bang2write: @teenierussell yes I see lots. Most aimed at
the Dr Who type audience or in vein of X Men. V few new ideas/voices
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:56 pm
@SohoGuy: @DebbieBMoon @Sonic_Screwup And a great way for
kids to experience more mature storylines do you think? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:56 pm
@Bang2write: @teenierussell almost without exception all the
writers I've seen w/ a good Cbeebies style idea have gone on to get TV work
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:56 pm
@neskri: RT @SohoGuy: RT @SohoGuy: So sometimes the
"this is what kid's like" Bible gets altered to suit the time/what
someone personally likes I find #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:57 pm
@DebbieBMoon: @SohoGuy @Sonic_Screwup #scriptchat Absolutely.
October 7, 2012, 7:57 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Bang2write almost without exception all
the writers Ive seen w/ a good Cbeebies style idea have gone on to get TV work
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:57 pm
@grahaminman: Go Into The Story | Go On Your Own Quest, Week
12: Prep http://t.co/w962xXu8 #Scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:58 pm
@SohoGuy: That was fun, thanks folks! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:59 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @DebbieBMoon @SohoGuy We distinguish
normality when it is held up to the light of one extreme or another. Sci-Fi
great at this. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:00 pm
@teenierussell: @Bang2write Thank you, interesting points.
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:00 pm
@teenierussell: That was a really interesting chat, I might
have to give Children's TV a go. Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight!
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:01 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy @DebbieBMoon Also for reason of
displaying risk in unnaturalistic enough way so's not to evoke 'immitative
behaviour'. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:01 pm
@SiFoulaReel: Thanks all on #scriptchat for another good
discussion.
October 7, 2012, 8:01 pm
@bradwyman: RT @grahaminman: RT @grahaminman: Go Into The
Story | Go On Your Own Quest, Week 12: Prep http://t.co/w962xXu8 #Scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:01 pm
@Bang2write: @teenierussell welcome. 1 major issue is
writers trying for too adult themes. End of day, kids are kids, not mini-adults
#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:01 pm
@bradwyman: RT @teenierussell: RT @teenierussell: That was a
really interesting chat, I might have to give Children's TV a go. Thank you to
everyone who joined us toni ...
October 7, 2012, 8:02 pm
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy thank you for stopping by, great
chat! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:02 pm
@bradwyman: RT @Bang2write: RT @Bang2write: @teenierussell
welcome. 1 major issue is writers trying for too adult themes. End of day, kids
are kids, not mini-adults ...
October 7, 2012, 8:02 pm
@TaroJ: @Sonic_Screwup @sohoguy @debbiebmoon ooh I remember
the BBC compliance department very well :-) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:02 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Bang2write: @teenierussell 1 major issue
is writers trying for too adult themes. End of day, kids are kids, not
mini-adults #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:03 pm
@MartynPDWriter: “@LAProductionsUK: @MartynPDWriter aww
cheers Martyn! One of our faves.”nEvery ep xcellent but roller girl one MUST
WIN AWARDS!n#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:03 pm
@teenierussell: Time for Homeland folks #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:06 pm
USA CHAT:
@jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK talking writing for kids
... on now!
October 8, 2012, 12:00 am
@WestgarthEnt: RT @jeannevb: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT
O'CLOCK talking writing for kids ... on now!
October 8, 2012, 12:00 am
@Jamie_LD: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK talking
writing for kids ... on now!
October 8, 2012, 12:01 am
@nisajaie: It is #scriptchat time! I apologize 2 my
followers in advance if ur TL is jammed w/screenwriting discussions & RTs
for an hr. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:02 am
@jeannevb: Who wants to chime in on writing for kids? And
let's not limit it to little ones. Teens count too. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:02 am
@SarahAlexis4: I think it's important to respect the
intelligence of your audience, and that also definitely goes for when writing
for kids. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:02 am
@BillieJeanVK: @jeannevb Oh thank goodness. I can go back to
writing. I try not to write for kids since I would scar them for life.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:02 am
@mdfield: Well, my first rule is usually less swear words.
RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK talking writing for kids ... on now!
October 8, 2012, 12:03 am
@TyLeisher: Are we talking about writing a KIDS SHOW or
writing FOR KIDS? IMO, you shouldn't write for kids. Pixar doesn't do it.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:03 am
@nisajaie: I haven't worked on a script geared towards
children yet but when I write kids in a script I try not to patronize them.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:03 am
@AC_is_On: Ready for Once and #scriptchat
http://t.co/vvdSPPJl
October 8, 2012, 12:03 am
@SarahAlexis4: Kids&teens don't appreciate being talked
down to. Don't dumb down your writing for them, instead challenge in
fun&exciting ways #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:04 am
@jeannevb: For little kids, re: language, IMO dont write
something u wldnt want to hear coming out of your own kid's mouth. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:04 am
@jeannevb: @IngridElkner writing for kids #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:04 am
@YatesScribe: RT @Jamie_LD: RT @Jamie_LD: RT @jeannevb: It's
#SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK talking writing for kids ... on now!
October 8, 2012, 12:04 am
@art1032: LOL watch what you write for what age group
@mdfield @jeannevb #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:04 am
@SarahAlexis4: Keeping any audience engaged can be
difficult, but I think kids are even more picky when it comes to what they do
or don't liken #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:05 am
@jeannevb: @TyLeisher yes, writing a KIDS SHOW that kids
want to watch & parents appreciate #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:06 am
@bellawonder: RT @jeannevb: RT @jeannevb: Who wants to chime
in on writing for kids? And let's not limit it to little ones. Teens count too.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:07 am
@SarahAlexis4: Love Pixar's approach to writing for both the
kid & adult audience. Think they usually achieve great balance in appealing
to all #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:07 am
@BillieJeanVK: Teen movies/books now deal with all serious
"adult" issues. Take out the swear words and having to pay bills and
you're golden. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:07 am
@art1032: @SarahAlexis4 I agree,kids are picky and get bored
fast. Movie must stay moving and keep attention #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:08 am
@jeannevb: @BillieJeanVK excellent point #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:08 am
@SarahAlexis4: For a good podcast on the topic: @onthepage
ep243 Smart Writing For Clever Kids w/ Jack Thomas ("The Fairly Odd
Parents") #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:10 am
@soundarmory: RT @SarahAlexis4: RT @SarahAlexis4:
Kids&teens don't appreciate being talked down to. Don't dumb down your
writing for them, instead challenge in fun& ...
October 8, 2012, 12:11 am
@art1032: RT @SarahAlexis4: RT @SarahAlexis4: For a good
podcast on the topic: @onthepage ep243 Smart Writing For Clever Kids w/ Jack
Thomas ("The Fairly Odd Parent ...
October 8, 2012, 12:11 am
@SarahAlexis4: @art1032 Yes, and these days they have so
many distractions to turn to when attention is lost, like internet and smart
phones #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:12 am
@jeannevb: Seems like a light crowd tonight. I'm sure the
holiday wknd, football, bball playoffs, etc aren't helping. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:13 am
@jeannevb: EURO also talked writing kid shows. It'll be
interesting to see the global view. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:14 am
@MichaelSpheres: Good evening everyone. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:14 am
@HouseOfJudea: @jeannevb If piece takes place in
2012.Doesn't work to have teens talk like teens from1990s.Stay current to voice
of TeenCulture #Scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:15 am
@MichaelSpheres: I watch plenty of Nick, Disney, Cartoon
Network, etc w/ my kids & have been for years & the quality of content
has changed... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:17 am
@art1032: I agree, and dont expect a 6 or 7 yr old to get
something say an older 14 or 15yr old might get @HouseOfJudea @jeannevb
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:17 am
@AC_is_On: I find it good, depending on age group, to have a
go to kid to talk about issues. It's eye opening. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:18 am
@HouseOfJudea: RT @SherwoodOaks: RT @SherwoodOaks:
Importance of the writer - Until the screenwriter does his job, nobody else,
like actors, can do theirs. ― Robert Town ...
October 8, 2012, 12:19 am
@MichaelSpheres: a lot in a very short period of time, say
over the last 5 years. Shows seem to be getting very loose & snotty, almost
vulgar. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:19 am
@HouseOfJudea: RT @MarkDarkStory: RT @MarkDarkStory:
#writers weekly wisdom from Truby: your hero's moral rev...
http://t.co/InzYVtoh #scriptchat #writetip #screenwriting
October 8, 2012, 12:19 am
@dwacon: @TyLeisher The shows I watched as a kid (Stooges,
WB Toons) were originally made for adults. And kids are more savvy today…
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:19 am
@jeannevb: @HouseOfJudea this is why it's great to live with
2 teens :) #Scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:19 am
@MichaelSpheres: And I speak more towards the older tween
side of things. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:20 am
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb You have 2 great consultants on
call! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:20 am
@dwacon: @IngridElkner Hey Ingrid #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:21 am
@SarahAlexis4: Think a big part of writing for kids/teens is
capturing their world, voices, & issues that matter to them in ways that
ring true #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:21 am
@jeannevb: @SarahAlexis4 and they crack me up! I have a
notepad at the dinner table #liveteenresearch #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:21 am
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Love that! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:21 am
@EvanGore: .@jeannevb #scriptchat When I lecture on kids
toons, my applause line is: "The secret to writing for kids is to not
write for kids."
October 8, 2012, 12:22 am
@dwacon: @SarahAlexis4 The industry uses child actors. Why
not child writers? ��
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:23 am
@SarahAlexis4: @EvanGore I like that. Any tips on how to go
about achieving that in kids toons? Things to embrace or avoid? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:23 am
@jeannevb: Yes! RT @EvanGore: #scriptchat When I lecture on
kids toons, my applause line is: "The secret to writing for kids is to not
write for kids."
October 8, 2012, 12:23 am
@art1032: LOL Kids can def be a wealth of story ideas,fact
or fiction O.o.@jeannevb @SarahAlexis4 #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:23 am
@dwacon: @art1032 Multi-layered writing (to hit all age
groups incl. the adults) would be best for a feature. i.e., Hotel Transylvania
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:24 am
@jeannevb: how many of you have kid show ideas you're
working on? (TV or feature) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:25 am
@SarahAlexis4: Have you ever seen Geek & Sundry's
Written By a Kid? It's so wonderful and funny, kids telling stories. Joss
Whedon's in 1st ep. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:25 am
@EvanGore: .@jeannevb #scriptchat You write about the kid
you were, kids you knew/know. Too many newcomers write down to kids.
October 8, 2012, 12:25 am
@art1032: @dwacon Agree:) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:26 am
@SarahAlexis4: @dwacon ha They'll put us all out of jobs...
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:26 am
@efissenden: Just ducking my head in for a mo (have the
dizzy shakes), but check out #RubySkyePI. Great tween webseries!
http://t.co/OWDAztUu #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:26 am
@IngridElkner: Breaks my heart you're doing this topic when
I can't join the chat! I'm spending all my time developing kids shows atm too!!
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:26 am
@MichaelSpheres: @jeannevb I have a couple of ideas that
I've written down but haven't fully acted upon them, yet. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:27 am
@SarahAlexis4: @dwacon Yeah, Pixar is great with that
multi-layered writing for various age groups. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:27 am
@efissenden: @jeannevb I'm always writing about kids, but
for once I'm writing FOR kids (novel ms first, then a feature adap.). you?
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:28 am
@jeannevb: @EvanGore totally agree. Always tap into your own
emotions. We were all kids once #somestillare #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:28 am
@dwacon: @SarahAlexis4 Or, You can be lazy and put your kids
to work. �� #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:28 am
@jeannevb: @efissenden I do have a coming-of-age idea. Need
to dig it out. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am
@art1032: @jeannevb Im playing w/1 that would be suitable
for middle school and up:) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am
@SarahAlexis4: @dwacon Shoot, I better get some then... :)
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am
@kim_garland: Sorry I'm late #scriptchat! Catching up w chat
now.
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am
@rdlln: .@dwacon @SarahAlexis4 I introduced 2 16 year olds
to screenwriting last year. Hope to post some student shorts on @vimeo
#scriptchat soon
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am
@jeannevb: @IngridElkner damn. We need you! n #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am
@EvanGore: .@jeannevb #scriptchat The opposite mistake is to
write stories not developmentally appropriate. Love/romance is unrelatable for
tweens
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am
@dwacon: @Leemanrhymes And H.R. Puffin Stuff chasing
witchiepoo… w’zup with that? ��
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:30 am
@efissenden: @jeannevb Do eet! It's my favourite story to
write. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:30 am
@SarahAlexis4: @rdlln Cool! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:31 am
@jeannevb: @efissenden really? I might have to give it a
shot. I'm stating a novel trilogy for #nanowrimo next month. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:31 am
@dwacon: @EvanGore @jeannevb Disagree. What about “Diary of
a Wimpy Kid 2” ??? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:32 am
@SarahAlexis4: @kim_garland Hey, Kim! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:32 am
@efissenden: @jeannevb We'll have to race each other then!
I'm writing coming of age novel ms for #nanowrimo too! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:32 am
@rdlln: @EvanGore @jeannevb completely disagree.
Love/Romance is huge for terns #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:32 am
@MichaelSpheres: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: "In
the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:32 am
@jeannevb: @efissenden I see #writingsprints in our future
:) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:32 am
@efissenden: @jeannevb Always, lovely. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:33 am
@kim_garland: Writing for kids, huh? There's one I know
nothing about. I watch lots & read lots for kids, you'd think it would
spark ideas! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:33 am
@SarahAlexis4: I'm trying to think, what other story types
in addition to "coming of age" are often utilized for kid/teen film
audience? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:34 am
@kim_garland: @SarahAlexis4 Heya! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:34 am
@jeannevb: @EvanGore when my girl was tweens, she totally
believed she was in love...every other day. haha If they believe it, they are
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:34 am
@art1032: Disagree also, my 14yr old(boy) loves DOAWK books
and movies:) @dwacon @EvanGore @jeannevb #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:34 am
@LesannSartor: Sorry, I just got here, long board meeting.
I'll try to catch up #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:34 am
@kim_garland: Shoot, I just want the rights to adapt Captain
Underpants, but oh well, too late. Those folks will be rich! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:34 am
@jeannevb: Re: teens, what's "cool" changes every
week. Find teens u can use as consultants if you dont have any in the house
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:35 am
@jeannevb: @kim_garland love those books #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:35 am
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Yeah, it's hard to stay on top of
what's current. Don't want your material to be dated/out of touch...
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:35 am
@MichaelSpheres: @kim_garland my kids love reading that
series. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:37 am
@art1032: @SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb When in doubt ask a kid
lol #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:37 am
@MichaelSpheres: @kim_garland They get so excited when a
Diary of a Wimpy kid movie comes out. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:38 am
@rdlln: @kim_garland as a teacher/parent I spend entirely
too much time w/ children. Writing for them? #nothappening #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:38 am
@LesannSartor: Are we talking about how kid's media has been
dumbed down recently? Disney didn't do that, he'd be appalled ..not at Disney.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:38 am
@kim_garland: Was reading about Clueless in EW & Amy
Heckerling asked young actors auditioning for slang ideas. Might as well while
you got em #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:38 am
@jeannevb: Another very popular entity in kids' films is
merchandising. Do you guys consider that when coming up w premise? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:38 am
@dwacon: @LesannSartor I hate long bored meetings ;^)n
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:39 am
@chicanaknight: RT @kim_garland: RT @kim_garland: Was
reading about Clueless in EW & Amy Heckerling asked young actors
auditioning for slang ideas. Might as well whi ...
October 8, 2012, 12:39 am
@elizabethkarr: When I produced sitcom pilot for Disney
Channel, they expected us to watch all DC shows to know what flies w/ kid
audience. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:39 am
@SarahAlexis4: @Leemanrhymes That's true. Those life moments
are fairly timeless and even universal. It's the pop culture that's fast
changing. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:39 am
@kim_garland: @rdlln Yeah, it's definitely something you
have to want to do. I wouldn't force myself on any genre I was fully resistant
to. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:39 am
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb I bet the studios do :) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:40 am
@MichaelSpheres: @jeannevb I never did but I will now. Wow -
how blind I was. That helps tie in a gimmick. Very cool. Thanks :-D #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:40 am
@LesannSartor: @dwacon :) How did you know? #scriptchat.
Nah, was important, not boring.
October 8, 2012, 12:40 am
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Adaptations of YA novels, graphic
novels/comics, games and other IP/franchises are also currently really popular.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:41 am
@jeannevb: @MichaelSpheres merchandising potential can be
HUGE & cld def sway an exec in your favor if u get it right #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:41 am
@kim_garland: @MichaelSpheres It's fun for me to get to read
kids books today that I never would have w/out a youngin #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:42 am
@dwacon: @jeannevb Funny, I always think about
merchandising. Especially now that I have been building budgets for a couple
projects… #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:42 am
@art1032: @jeannevb Think it depends on what type of kid
movie it is,older kid movie,kid dies. Probably not. O.o #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:42 am
@dwacon: Anyone remember the arc in “Arrested Development”
where the teen girl was mistaken for a studio exec and made a film? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:43 am
@rdlln: Wuz Gucci #scriptchat hit me up if you need help
with urban teen slang. I'm wavy with it and it won't get me tight.
October 8, 2012, 12:43 am
@elizabethkarr: RT @rdlln: Wuz Gucci #scriptchat hit me up
if you need help with urban teen slang. Im wavy with it and it wont get me
tight. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:43 am
@MichaelSpheres: @kim_garland I'm reading the current
Goosebumps series which is cool. My son buys them as soon as they come out.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:43 am
@SarahAlexis4: @kim_garland I was the one in B&N
yesterday browsing the kids selection without a kid... haha Like to see what's
out there. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:44 am
@dwacon: @LesannSartor I get meeting-phobic… especially with
my background �� #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:44 am
@kim_garland: @MichaelSpheres Oh yes! I read those yrs ago w
my baby bro & now want to share w my son. I love those! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:44 am
@jeannevb: Interesting we have less chatters at kids' show
topic. Esp when those shows box office draw. Wonder if correlates to
competition #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:44 am
@LesannSartor: What do kids want today? Sci-fi? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:45 am
@MichaelSpheres: @kim_garland There is so much to draw from
the books my kids buy & it's not just Harry Potter, etc... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:45 am
@kim_garland: @SarahAlexis4 I have it easy - short round
comes home w new book series he wants to read all the time. I can barely keep
up! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:45 am
@LesannSartor: @sarahalexis4 good idea #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:45 am
@dwacon: @jeannevb It helps that I have Monday off. I'm not
rushing to get things ready for a 5 AM wake up. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:46 am
@mdfield: I remember seeing Cloak and Dagger and some dude
got shot through the eye! And that was considered a kids flick! Today? No way.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:46 am
@SarahAlexis4: @kim_garland haha That's great! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:46 am
@elizabethkarr: BRAVE indicates sea change, but my
experience has been studios prefer boy protags to girls, their reasoning being
Girls go(cont) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:46 am
@MichaelSpheres: @LesannSartor I don't see too much
"Sci-Fi" for kids/tweens but I think with a great concept, one could
really take off. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:46 am
@art1032: @LesannSartor Depends on age group I think, I have
ones that want Pixar and 1 that wants Dark Knight Rises or Paranormal:)
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:47 am
@matt_janacone: Shoot! I'm late, guys! What did I miss?
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:47 am
@kim_garland: I think we need cocktail refills now in
#scriptchat... everybody drink! #drunkenkidfilmchat
October 8, 2012, 12:47 am
@jeannevb: Is it wrong to drink during a kids' show chat?
#Ithinknot #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:47 am
@WordsmithSarah: RT @jeannevb: RT @jeannevb: Is it wrong to
drink during a kids' show chat? #Ithinknot #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:48 am
@SarahAlexis4: @matt_janacone Writing for kids. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:48 am
@MichaelSpheres: @LesannSartor I've have a couple of sci-fi
ideas for kids/tweens but it still doesn't feel right but an idea sparked here
tonite #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:48 am
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Nah, you're not serving it to
kids... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:48 am
@jeannevb: @kim_garland great minds :) *clink* #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 Oh, well, I wrote a script for
kids based on a picture books. Actually added alot to the script. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am
@kim_garland: @jeannevb I just saw that, ha! *clink*
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am
@art1032: @jeannevb No kids on chat we okay!:) #tequilatime
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am
@jeannevb: @SarahAlexis4 it's def distracting to have
American Pickers on during chat. Which btw, they are coming out w a kids'
version! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am
@dwacon: @jeannevb Maybe chocolate soy milk would be best.
With some Godiva liqueur and kaluah. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am
@elizabethkarr: cont... to movies w/ boy lead, the opposite
not so much. #studiospeakforboyheroesasopposedtogirlheroines #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 I think the script is actually
better than the book with added stuff - more characters, sub-plots, etc.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:50 am
@rdlln: I concur. Lil buzz never hurts
#whendealingwithchildren RT @jeannevb: Is it wrong to drink during a kids' show
chat? #Ithinknot #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:50 am
@SarahAlexis4: @matt_janacone How do you approach connecting
with your readers/audience when writing your kids books or screenplays?
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:50 am
@LesannSartor: @michaelspheres Good. I have a kid's sci-fi
adventure that I love, kids like it when I pitch to them, yet....you know.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:50 am
@2degreesofalie: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: "In
the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:51 am
@MichaelSpheres: speaking of kids, Sunday night dinner time.
Remember Sunday evenings & The Wonderful World of Disney? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:51 am
@VWestcott: Nope! cheers! Rt "@jeannevb: Is it wrong to
drink during a kids' show chat? #Ithinknot #scriptchat"
October 8, 2012, 12:51 am
@jeannevb: Hey @LifesizeLD...we're talking writing kids'
shows. Where are you? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:51 am
@LesannSartor: @michaelspheres Loved that. We always watched
it. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:51 am
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Yay, Mike & Frank! ha Really? I
know Mike is dev. a scripted comedy. Forget for what network... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:51 am
@mybrainisalive: RT @rdlln: RT @rdlln: Wuz Gucci #scriptchat
hit me up if you need help with urban teen slang. I'm wavy with it and it won't
get me tight.
October 8, 2012, 12:52 am
@jeannevb: @MichaelSpheres totally! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:52 am
@jeannevb: @SarahAlexis4 I met them a few wks ago. Going to
interview for @scriptmag :) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:52 am
@2degreesofalie: Hey #ScriptChat, check out my podcast about
breaking into Hollywood: http://t.co/vevwPlDZ
October 8, 2012, 12:52 am
@mdfield: When we're talking kids scripts, what age are we
considering the starting point? 5? My 3yo knows movies, but doesn't comprehend.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:52 am
@dwacon: @elizabethkarr Wasn’t Alexa Vega the lead in the
Spy Kids trilogy? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:53 am
@LisaGProsek: @elizabethkarr You're probably right about
boys not liking movies with strong girls, but I just hate that. :( #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:53 am
@MichaelSpheres: @jeannevb thanks for the awesome idea this
evening. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:53 am
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 Well, Sarah, for structure,
it's all the same thing, except for kids the vocab/sentences to a simpler
level. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:53 am
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Get out! That's awesome.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:53 am
@elizabethkarr: @LisaGProsek Not what I said, what I've
heard at pitch meetings from studios for features. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:54 am
@LifesizeLD: I'm here! I'm here! Tweetdeck-hiccups. RT
@jeannevb: Hey @LifesizeLD...we're talking writing kids' shows. Where are you?
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:54 am
@elizabethkarr: @dwacon Indeed she was. #SpyKids #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:55 am
@jeannevb: 5 more minutes to talk kid shows & writing
for kids. Throw in your thoughts #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:55 am
@LisaGProsek: @elizabethkarr Oh, yes: I understood it wasn't
your own view. :) Maybe we can work to change the trend. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:55 am
@dwacon: My latest spec features teens who time travel to
their parents’ school in the 80’s. Used slang from two periods. Kinda worked…
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:55 am
@SarahAlexis4: @LifesizeLD Share some of your kid/teen
writing wisdom with us please! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:56 am
@jeannevb: FYI @LifesizeLD wrote a GREAT novel for tweens.
Real page turner. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:56 am
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 For instance the kids script
ended up with a strong bullying theme. Picture book didn't really have it.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:56 am
@elizabethkarr: @LisaGProsek #fromthetrenches: @RFAmovie was
hired to adapt terrific book w/ girl heroine and change lead char to a boy. #OY
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:57 am
@LifesizeLD: Lemonade, right? RT @jeannevb: Is it wrong to
drink during a kids' show chat? #Ithinknot #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:57 am
@SarahAlexis4: @matt_janacone Cool how it evolves, huh?
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:57 am
@elizabethkarr: YES! rt @LisaGProsek @elizabethkarr Oh, yes:
I understood it wasn't your own view. :) Maybe we can work to change the trend.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:57 am
@LisaGProsek: @elizabethkarr OY indeed!! #OHMYGOODNESS! Do
boys really hate girls THAT much? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am
@elizabethkarr: Title? #pimptime! rt @jeannevb FYI
@LifesizeLD wrote a GREAT novel for tweens. Real page turner. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am
@2degreesofalie: RT @LovesMeNotFilms: RT @LovesMeNotFilms:
Sales agents on what features need now to sell, and how... #scriptchat
http://t.co/fW4uewjT via @THR #fb
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am
@LifesizeLD: {{blush}} RT @jeannevb: FYI @LifesizeLD wrote a
GREAT novel for tweens. Real page turner. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 Exactly. The script version of
the picture book offered so many more possibilities/themes. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @jeannevb I cannot believe I missed this
#scriptchat. #transcript...again.
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am
@SarahAlexis4: @Leemanrhymes Interesting and true insight
there... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am
@jeannevb: @LifesizeLD um...sure... *hides vodka*
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am
@elizabethkarr: @LisaGProsek Last time I checked boys kinda
like girls. :) But what do we know? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:59 am
@LifesizeLD: I'm told the fastest way to get a kid's movie
made is to write (and publish and sell) the book. We'll see ... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:59 am
@kim_garland: Huge shout-out to #scriptchat past guest
@grking - his film @SchermannSong won @Raindance "Film of the
Festival" award! http://t.co/LBXYVGqZ
October 8, 2012, 12:59 am
@art1032: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: I'm told the
fastest way to get a kid's movie made is to write (and publish and sell) the
book. We'll see ... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:00 am
@jeannevb: @AndiWritesAgain that's what I'm here for
#scriptchat #transcript
October 8, 2012, 1:00 am
@LifesizeLD: At the @screenwritingU Hollywood event last
month, I learned it's tough to sell a kids movie unless it's based on
something. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:00 am
@LesannSartor: @lifesizeld I've heard that as well. Indie
publishing? I think so. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:00 am
@elizabethkarr: Tween female leads fare better in TV than
film - tons of Disney Channel shows have girl leads. But there's a sea change
comin'. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:00 am
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 I really wasn't aware of all
the possibilities until I began writing the script. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:01 am
@jeannevb: Thank you for joining in & sharing your
thoughts on kids shows. Transcript will be up soon...after I made brownies ;)
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:01 am
@HouseOfJudea: @Leemanrhymes Agree.Kids don't have as many
filters as adults.They are not usually scared of their emotions.Unapologetic
emotion #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:02 am
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 Will a transcript of
#scriptchat for today be availablr?
October 8, 2012, 1:02 am
@SarahAlexis4: Nice chatting with you all. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:02 am
@jeannevb: Next week we have @BiatchPack as a guest!
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:02 am
@elizabethkarr: RT @LifesizeLD: At @screenwritingU Hollywood
event, I learned its tough to sell a kids movie unless its based on something.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:02 am
@art1032: Thanks guys great chat #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:03 am
@SarahAlexis4: @matt_janacone yes, @jeannevb, our awesome
moderator, is very good about posting the transcripts on the Scriptchat site.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:03 am
@Bettybheart: RT @elizabethkarr: RT @elizabethkarr: Tween
female leads fare better in TV than film - tons of Disney Channel shows have
girl leads. But there's a sea chan ...
October 8, 2012, 1:03 am
@LifesizeLD: It's easier if U have characters in tenth grade
& up, bc they can hire actors 18+ to play younger. Cheaper & easier to
make. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:04 am
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb Good. Thanks.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:04 am
@jeannevb: In a bit on http://t.co/NzcyzhrG RT
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 Will a transcript of #scriptchat for today be
availablr? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:04 am
@LisaGProsek: @elizabethkarr That's what I thought: boys
like girls. We need to allow them not to be embarrassed by that. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:04 am
@art1032: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: It's easier if U
have characters in tenth grade & up, bc they can hire actors 18+ to play
younger. Cheaper & eas ...
October 8, 2012, 1:04 am
@dwacon: @jeannevb Thanks Jeanne. It was fun chat.
#scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:05 am
