The Woman Behind The Legend: An Interview with Award-Winning Games & Comic Writer, Screenwriter & Author Rhianna Pratchett

Into The Script welcomes award-winning screenwriter, games and comic writer and author - Rhianna Pratchett - whose name may sound recognisable for many reasons!

Rhianna has served as the lead writer behind the legendary Tomb Raider franchise (comics and games), having been tasked with re-imagining one of the most iconic characters of all time - Lara Croft - as the gritty and complex character that we know today. 

She has also become synonymous with creating some of the most powerful female narratives in gaming history, and is the daughter of one of the most celebrated authors of British literature - Terry Pratchett. 

Rhianna generously shares a very in-depth look at exactly what it takes for writers and filmmakers to craft an iconic and memorable protagonist, and how your story can work across multiple mediums!

Now, go grab a pen - believe me - you're going to want to take notes!

A New Horror Icon: An Interview with 'The Curse of La Llorona' star, Marisol Ramirez

Into The Script is so excited to welcome a very special guest today, actress and star of Box Office smash hit (currently the #1 movie in the world!) 'The Curse of La Lllorona' - Marisol Ramirez. Marisol is the most recent horror icon to join James Wan's terrifying 'The Conjuring Universe', as La Llorona - the ghostly woman known in Mexican folklore as 'The Weeping Woman'. 

Having brought a new set of nightmares to audiences worldwide, we knew Marisol would be the best person to ask about all things horror related.

So, if you'd like to find out about how to bring emotional depth to your own horror antagonist, and how to craft a 'human' horror story - let's handover to Marisol for her top tips and advice!

Writing The Four Types of Love

It's safe to say the majority of us are anticipating April 26th. The countdown is now on, not just for the final part of Avengers: Infinity War - but to see just how our favourite superheroes (the non-dusted variety) are going to resolve their Thanos - sized problem!

One of the (many!) reasons why the stories of MCU work, are because the audience actually care about the characters. The super powers, atom- blasts, the capes, hammers - that's all exciting theatrical extras - but the core of these characters are what resonant with us. And that's important, because if we don't care then WHAT IS THE MOTIVATION? WHY do they need to overcome their struggles? Without empathy from the audience in any story, you have nothing to work with. 

Today's post is exploring The Four Types of Love (derived from the ancient Greeks) -  depicted through Marvel characters and their relationships onscreen. 

Into The Script is going to show you a quick recap on what these types of love ARE and HOW they can be used/written in your projects!

5 Filmmaking Tips from Guillermo Del Toro

Today's post is brought by my awesome assistant Laila, who is equally as excited to share with you 5 Filmmaking Tips from Guillermo Del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, Mama, Crimson Peak, Hellboy) as well as share some super exciting news! 

So, if you'd like to find out what the legendary filmmaker has to teach us fellow writers and filmmakers, as well as hear about  an incredible project that I'm currently serving as Co-Executive Producer on - starring a regular muse of Del Toro's, Javier Botet - then make sure to read on till the end. 

Let's hand over to Laila and find out the key 5 Filmmaking Tips and HOW we can utilise and apply them to our own projects...