The Art of Screenwriting: Insights from David Hyde

Episode 31 - The Art of Screenwriting: Insights from David Hyde In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt talk with David Hyde, an award-winning screenwriter and script consultant, to discuss his journey into screenwriting, the process of working on different projects, and the special challenges that come with writing for someone else's vision. David shares insights from his career, including starting a screenplay at 19 and finishing it at 49, turning screenplays into stage plays, and consulting on various projects. He also talks about a unique project he's currently working on called 'No Address,' a drama that deals with homelessness, as well as his involvement in founding the Scripts4C screenwriting contest. The conversation extends into the dynamics of co-writing, the process of adapting scripts for different formats, and the importance of script consulting to refine and polish screenplays. David emphasizes the reciprocal nature of screenwriting—balancing personal creative visions with the expectations of clients or producers—and the importance of feedback in refining a writer's work. Highlights:Welcome and IntroductionDavid Hyde's Journey into ScreenwritingThe Craft of Screenwriting: Challenges and ProcessesDavid's Current ProjectThe Scripts4C Screenwriting ContestDavid's Dream Project and Writing Process InsightsDealing with Writer's BlockKnowing Your EndingCollaborations and Expanding into TelevisionThe Role of a Script ConsultantClosing Remarks and Additional ResourcesDavid Hyde is an award winning screenwriter and owner of scripts4c.com screenwriting and script consulting service. David recently won the Movie Guide Kairos Award for the script Hope from the Ashes that he co wrote with Alice Bowden.David's Story and Script Consulting Services: www.scripts4c.comThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers,  talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy: https://www.faffassociation.com/Script Notes and Coaching: https://www.faffassociation.com/script-servicesCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions