How To Write Memorable Scenes - Shannan E. Johnson

[@filmcourage]

Here is our full interview with Shannan - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4bHZpuQgZtlg6M

[@5Gburn]

Every time I see Shannan's face, I go, "Ooh!" and /click/ I'm in it to win it. Thanks, Film Courage!

[@filmcourage]

Win / win! Cheers!

[@AxleBoost]

Same thing I did.

[@ShesGonnaWriteIt]

I absolutely love her interviews. She's direct and correct. I hope to meet her one day.

[@fuferito]

_Film Courage_ follows none of the rules yet always manage to receive very effective and compelling answers to their questions from their excellent guests.

[@liquidbraino]

I've always said "we only learn the rules in order to break them".

[@pauligrossinoz]

It's also worth noting that a memorable scene has impacts far beyond the moment itself. The other characters reaction to a memorable moment solidifies it in the audience's mind. It helps to see other's reactions - how it impacts them too - to lock-in a scene in as memorable. You can't just have everyone else saying 'yeah whatever', or you'll dull the impact. Unless that's for deliberate comic effect or for extra contrast.

[@sethflix]

I always enjoy Shannan's interviews on this channel. Thanks!

[@liquidbraino]

She definitely has the "Feynman Principle" down. Screenwriting can be a complex subject but she's able to explain it in simple terms anyone can understand. I love that.

[@Speed202]

She could explain the reason for why we are hear and I would believe her. That last explanation was a master class in itself.

[@deadseamonster]

Shannan! I geek out every time she's on!

[@4honeycherryblossom4]

I love Shannan. Her expertise is so helpful and she explains everything so well.

[@scifirealism5943]

Shannon is great.

[@smokey8472]

This will help me out with my script. Thank you! ^.^ ❤

[@filmcourage]

Cheers!

[@filmcourage]

What is the first memorable scene (from a movie or TV show) that comes to mind right now?

[@scifirealism5943]

The family man film where the main character is watching a sing of his wife. He realizes he loves her.

[@fuferito]

No question; The scene at the beginning of _Goodfellas,_ which end with the line, "As long as I can remember I always wanted to be a gangster."

[@MaxAbramson3]

Godfather where Michael has his brother killed.

[@ChristinaFonthes]

Our fave interviewee! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@keeganwebb7777]

Great teacher, very usable advice.

[@grantgreyguda]

👍 👍

[@underakillingmoon]

What a great voice she has. She could be an actress too! And I bet she can sing.

[@ShannanEJohnson]

I can. 😁

[@underakillingmoon]

@@ShannanEJohnson I didn't expect a response from you, lol! So, you have the ability to write a movie, act in it, and sing the main theme ;) Seriously, your voice conveys a great amount of charisma. I am certain that you are an exceptional storyteller. I am fond of role playing games and I am certain that you would be a great game master. Sorry for my bad English.

[@johnclay7644]

memorable scenes good concept.

[@AJ-sb8qk]

This was great

[@matthewpaul6904]

This is really great advice. No really, I'm actually writing a mother and daughter at odds and this was very helpful I like your approach to scenes, fleshes out McKee's "no scene that doesn't turn" rule

[@ryanhowell4492]

cool

[@byronjohnson8346]

YOU ARE HIGHLY TALENTED SIR. EXCELLENT VIDEO AND BREAKDOWN. GREAT GROUP OF GENTLEMEN GOT IT DONE. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE SKILLSET

[@Quantumfuturestrader]

Very good

[@haykay1626]

Anyone know what the cowboy movie she referenced on netflix is called?

[@candellina6]

I think Walle does a perfect job of memorable scenes. The character building of minor details that resurface for sentimental pay off. ❤ 😭

[@MaxAbramson3]

Good dialogue depends on high stakes... i.e., conflict.

[@candellina6]

@@MaxAbramson3 Pixar's Walle doesn't have much dialog and it's still so powerful.

[@MaxAbramson3]

@@candellina6 True, but good dialgue must be paired with high stakes.

[@candellina6]

@@MaxAbramson3 high stakes makes everything good in a story.

[@MaxAbramson3]

@@candellina6 Yeah. Unless it's a comedy.

[@speliotis]

Wisdom....

[@nobafan7515]

Do memorable scenes require relatability, or does having an understanding of their motivations count?

[@ShannanEJohnson]

The simple answer is understanding their motivations.

[@mrroberttrujillo]

Cowboy movie: Concrete cowboy!