So, I just finished my 20th screenplay yesterday, been working on it for last two years. Guess what it's about? A pandemic. It has other themes and qualities that make it more interesting and unique, but it does deal with a virus spreading throughout the world. Just wondering - as a spectator-is it too soon? Too much after all the news? Whatcha think?
Screenwriting : Too soon? by Constance York
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I had a pandemic script sitting around for year. It was great. But it sold yesterday. Not saying no to money.
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Are there other themes in your story that relate to current times? People seem to be looking for solutions now and a way to calm fear, perhaps if there's a really unique entertaining element in your story that hasn't been done before that might be an interesting take on a popular idea. I say strike while the iron is hot, what's the worst that can happen?
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I am dark. The light at the end of my tunnels is a fuse.
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Well, some films and documentaries on the subject are currently trending on Netflix, somewhat, I guess? However, I think as things get even worse in the real world using and twisting current events for some sort of entertainment effort seems... icky. Sorry, I’m in an area where there have been many deaths. For me, as an audience member, I’d say “too soon.” People need facts right now. Hope. Anyway, I’m bracing myself for the next slew of virus zombie and/or dystopian, apocalyptic films and series. Good thing it’s easy to avoid, change the channel or click elsewhere. To each their own. ;)
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I would agree with Beth on this one. If you're gut is telling you "too soon" than it's probably right.
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Cooped up by a pandemic of his days, Shakespeare jotted down a vomit draft of his "King Lear" ,,, What about you, guys? Will this pandemic result in a skinny draft of your own?