Towels
"a main character who felt compelled to protect their territory on the sand"
Katharine Nicholls
The original spark
It all begins with an idea. Is it a flash of inspiration or are there methods behind the madness?
Keep it simple
If you’re working in short film form, simple is better. One or two characters and one or two settings.
Design
There is a lot of hidden labour that goes into the research behind great design work
Working with others
Who you work with can make a big difference to your project
Be candid
You want the best project but without offending each other!
Character design
Who is your protagonist?