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Céline Sciamma's screenwriting process involves merging desired and needed elements for a unique approach
Sciamma believes in animating 'needed' scenes with desire to create a more compelling narrative
Choosing unsatisfaction temporarily can lead to departing from conventional solutions in creative work

The life of a screenwriter is filled with surprises, challenges, disasters, and triumphs, constantly learning new aspects of the business and ways to work and cope.
The television industry is currently facing turmoil due to various factors like Covid, WGA strike, and Wall Street, making it difficult for new projects to materialize, but classics like The West Wing, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Battlestar Galactica remain timeless.
New tools like Plottr for novelists and screenwriters or strategies like time-blocking mornings for writing and afternoons for other tasks can enhance productivity and creativity.

Screenwriting for animation is important and can influence the flow and feel of a project.
Good storytelling is crucial in both live-action and animated films, but making a good animated movie is often harder due to the various elements that need to align.
The indie animation scene in China is gaining recognition, with a viral music video highlighting the success of independent animators.

Leaving Hollywood may lead to unexpected paths and opportunities.
The entertainment industry can be challenging, with uncertainty and disappointments.
Choosing a different lifestyle or career path can bring fulfillment and happiness.

The life of a screenwriter can be perceived as glamorous and successful from the outside due to the nature of their job in creating stories for TV shows and movies.
Success in the field of screenwriting is often associated with fast cars, swimming pools, mansions, and occasionally awards.
Screenwriting is a unique profession that involves the creation of stories either on speculation or for payment, offering a window into a world that can appear luxurious.

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With every exponential adoption curve, there's an exponential abandonment curve.
New ideas with exponential adoption curves have corresponding old ideas with exponential abandonment curves.
Exponential abandonment curves can catch industries off guard, leading to a downfall if not recognized in time.

A good story and script that faced difficulties in getting produced for years finally gained traction when the UK script option expired and a US studio showed interest.
Experience taught the author to manage expectations, but the unexpected interest from a studio led to them not only paying for the script but also offering a directing role and immediate production.
Sometimes, situations can unexpectedly turn in your favor, illustrating the importance of perseverance and being ready for sudden opportunities.

A farmer grows illegal seeds of resistance in a dystopian world.
The Midsummer festival preparations reveal tensions with The Cooperatives and the arrival of an AI Officer.
Alaska struggles with the legacy of her father and the responsibility of protecting bees and cultivating plants.

A farmer grows illegal seeds of resistance, but her life gets complicated when an unexpected guest joins the Midsummer festival.
The AI Officer creates a humorous moment with the school kids, causing laughter and a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Alaska grapples with difficult decisions and sacrifices, ultimately facing consequences for her actions in the end.

WGA writers are not as broke as rumored, with minimum earnings higher than portrayed.
Contrary to popular belief, writers do receive substantial residuals from streaming platforms.
Despite common misconceptions, more writers are currently employed in the industry due to the growing demand for TV shows.