#film and TV development

[brandonseifert]

To make conversations around film/television a little easier for you, I’m going to give a kind of rough list of steps it takes to get something made in Hollywood. It’s my intention to use this explanation in future years, so you can gauge movement on various properties—without expecting too much. If I say “this property is in Phase One,” you’ll know what I mean. Often you’ll hear in the news “Such and such property is being developed for film!” You’ll get excited, then hear no news for years. That is because, despite what the news cycle (generating clicks with hype) would have you think, “Being developed for film” is one of the EARLY steps, not one of the later ones. Here is a rough list of events. This is simplified, and does not include many corner cases that experts could explain to you in better detail. This is also from the perspective of a rights holder, not a screenwriter, producer, or director—for whom the early steps are often different.

This is from a blog post by Brandon Sanderson, where he breaks down what's going on with all his various projects. I don't read his work, so the interesting part for me is that he includes one of the better breakdowns of the process an IP takes, from being pitched as a TV/streaming show or a film, to actually becoming a show or film. (Assuming it makes it over all the various hurtles.)

Honestly, I haven't seen so in-depth a breakdown before (though I'm sure there are others out there!). I wish I'd had this is 2020, when my work was getting a lot of Hollywood attention (which amounted to nothing).

[irreplaceablyawesome]

mockumentaries, my beloveds

[jessmalia]

JO AND MAL AES IN TV AND FILM: 80/? Doctor Who | Doomsday (2x13)

[cinemabuffoon]

If you look like this please hit me up

[dinosaurwithablog]

I used my thin little phone to take a picture of a huge camera from the 50s. Ironic, huh? These phones are so much easier to use, but I find that the old fashioned camera that Della Reese is holding makes me happy. It's bulky and cumbersome, but it has character. I like them both, but I can put my phone in my pocket so I guess it wins. I still have a Pentax K1000. When I go buy film for it or get film developed, I get some strange looks. It's okay. Being a dinosaur, I get those looks a lot. 🦖 😁

[talesfromthecrypts]

If you in any way imply that AI should replace writers, animators, filmmakers, any type of artistic medium your entire blood line should be cursed for eternity with boils on your genitals 

[brilliantorinsane]

Alright, I've finally pinned down a reliable source confirming that 1954 Holmes was filmed at a breakneck 4 days per ep. (Sherlock Holmes on Screen by Alan Barnes). What I really want to know now is what the writing schedule would have been like. Does anyone happen to have general knowledge regarding 1954 American and/or French film production to know whether it would have been typical for episodes at the time to have been all written prior to shooting, or written during production at a similar pace as the shooting schedule?

[drafttheory]

Interdisciplinary Studies: Creating My Major

A break from my regularly scheduled programming (Yellowjackets) to ask for your opinion on something.

This fall, after a lengthy gap year spent figuring out what I actually want to do with my life, I’ll be attending college. And in October, I finally came up with an answer:

I want to create multimedia stories that don’t just follow conventional narratives, but feel like experiences—stories that make people feel seen, understood, and connected.

We’re in a new age of social media, where self-expression is encouraged, but rarely taught. In my experience—both as a person and as someone who engages deeply with fandoms—I’ve noticed that people tend to define themselves through what they consume. Do I like this? Do I hate this? So often, the easiest way to describe ourselves is in relation to something else.

That’s why I want to create stories and characters that allow people, especially those who lack representation on screen, to say, hey, I relate to that. Not just that, but to find others who relate to that same character, and in doing so, realize they’re not alone. Not just in fiction—but in reality, too.

I couldn't find a single major that explored everything I wanted to learn. So I turned to Interdisciplinary Studies, which allows me to build my own major by blending the fields I feel are most essential to my work.

Narrative Studies: The Human Condition

At its core, my major would blend psychology, film, philosophy, creative writing, and sociology to explore how humans think, feel, and express themselves through stories. Because narratives aren’t just entertainment—they’re how we process the world. (Not to say they shouldn't also be entertaining.)

🔹 Psychology – Understanding human behavior, emotions, and mental health, and how they shape the way we tell and interpret stories. 🔹 Film & Storytelling – The art of crafting narratives that make people feel something, using visual and cinematic techniques to convey meaning. 🔹 Creative Writing – Exploring the written word as a medium of expression, from novels to scripts, and how different storytelling forms impact audiences. 🔹 Philosophy – Examining deep questions about existence, morality, and meaning—because every powerful story wrestles with a core question. 🔹 Sociology – How stories reflect and shape society, and how media influences collective thinking and cultural narratives.

At the heart of it, I want to create stories that give people tools they might otherwise lack to express themselves. To simply say, I relate to that character, when other words fail them. And by drawing from each of these disciplines, I hope to do that thoughtfully and responsibly.

So I’m curious—how does this sound to you? Does this seem like a major worth pursuing? Would you add or change anything?

[filmcourage]

Stop Letting Yourself Down... How To Go After Your Goals - Ramon "Swift" Sloan

Watch the video interview on YouTube here.

[gabriestat]

every now and then i remember rust cohle grew up in alaska with no tv and just his father and the sky until he was 17 and i get so jealous

[angstics]

gay women are developing a very interesting voice in pop music rn

[bellflowwer]

💊 🚬 The Warmth DTIYS Challenge 🚬💊

The crew from ApeshipStudios have been working on this animation called The Warmth and honestly it looks so fucking good ❤️‍🔥 It's about a man dealing with an opioid addiction and the consequences of it. Honestly it's such a serious topic that we barely see discussed in animated pieces of media and I am here for it.

Recently they announced a DTIYS ( DrawThisInYourStyle ) challenge where we had to take a screenshot from the teaser trailer and recreate it in our style, playing with composition, colors and such. Obviously I had to do it🫡

I imagined this scene of him in his room with a bunch of neon colors coming from those LED lights everyone has in their rooms nowadays. I also thought that because he is high on some substance while mixing it with a cigarette, I wanted to give the impression that everything around him, because of whatever other substance he is on, feels off. Reason as to why I made the outside of his window pink.

Took a lot of inspiration from some shots from I Saw The TV Glow and Euphoria 🤭

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Hope you all enjoy this one ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

With love, Bellflowwer

[leithvit]

Cover for my personal project "Waving away"

[mifunebooty]

I feel bored. Stagnant. I must get on my driving lessons, drive, sign up for classes, read everything and go get my life since nobody else will give it to me