Overview
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Watch a 13-minute filmmaking talk where director Bomani J. Story, known for "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster," explores the creative potential of using clichés in storytelling. Learn how to harness familiar narrative elements as powerful tools for crafting compelling stories, drawing from Story's experience as a USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate and his journey from writing short stories to directing a modern reimagining of Frankenstein. Discover practical insights about transforming common storytelling tropes into unique narrative devices that can strengthen your writing and filmmaking projects.
Syllabus
Why Cliché Is A Great Story Tool For Writers - Bomani J. Story
Taught by
Film Courage