Show Notes
This video features a discussion between Meera Owen-Griffiths, Danny Murray, and Kole Lee regarding Kole's short script titled "Come".1
Background and Discovery: The script was submitted anonymously to a company short film competition and was ranked among the top 26 entries before the author's identity as Kole Lee, the company's social media manager, was revealed.2
Creative Process: Inspired by filmmaker David Lynch, Kole describes his writing process as an experiment in letting a single idea consume him and following his subconscious rather than overthinking or outlining.3
Thematic Content: Kole describes the script as an exploration of shame and guilt in a young man struggling with relationship issues and addiction.4
Narrative Style: The participants characterize the screenplay as "Lynchian," experimental, and surreal, noting that it straddles the line between a traditional narrative and a completely experimental film.5
Interpretations of Imagery: The group discusses various interpretations of specific scenes, such as the appearance of older characters who Kole views as archetypal figures representing judging forces or a potential future self.6
Personal Connection: Kole notes that one particularly impactful scene involving a child in a wheelchair was influenced by his personal experiences as a parent of a special needs daughter.7
Future Plans: Encouraged by the positive feedback from his colleagues, Kole expresses a newfound motivation to bring the script to life by filming it.
Full Transcript
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David Lynch was, for me, one of the most motivational filmmakers.
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His whole process was about the idea, just like he would say, it's all about the idea.
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You go fishing for an idea, just meditate on that one idea and you let it consume you,
