by Talius | May 10, 2024 | Screenwriting
Characters are the heart of any story, driving the plot and engaging audiences. Every scene they’re in should serve a purpose, advancing the story in a meaningful way. A character, in the context of a screenplay or literary work, can be any person, animal, or...
by Talius | Apr 29, 2024 | Screenwriting
Plot, plot, plot! It’s always about the plot! Without a plot, there’s no story and no story means no film. Even character-driven tales require structure, and that structure is what we will be talking about today. What is Plot? Plot is the structure your story...
by Talius | Apr 19, 2024 | Creative Writing, Filmmaking, Screenwriting
Popular films like Half of a Yellow Sun, Elesin Oba, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Gone Girl, and The Godfather all have something in common—they’re all film adaptations of stories that first existed in books. Many beloved films have their origins in...
by Albantsho Limited | Mar 12, 2024 | Filmmaking, Screenwriting
Hello, fellow storytellers! We understand that putting together a masterpiece or film blueprint on paper is one aspect, but bringing it to the big screen is a completely different journey. While this is a global challenge, African screenwriters encounter a distinct...
by Talius | Mar 8, 2024 | Behind The Screen, Creativity
Behind The Screen is an Albantsho series that provides a glimpse into the lives, experiences, and stories of screenwriters and storytellers in Nigeria’s vibrant film and creative industry. I was scrolling through X (formerly Twitter) one quiet Wednesday evening...
by Talius | Feb 5, 2024 | Behind The Screen, Screenwriting
Behind The Screen is an Albantsho series that provides a glimpse into the lives, experiences, and stories of screenwriters and storytellers in Nigeria’s vibrant film and creative industry. One moment, you’re an aspiring writer aiming to break into...
