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Screenwriter Interviews
MovieBytes Interview:
Screenwriter David Gott
An interview with screenwriter David Gott regarding the Canadian Short Writing Competition.
Q: What's the title of the script you entered in this contest, and what's it about?A: The title of my script is "An Incandescent Light".
It's about a lonely old man who is given 3 chances to go back in time and save his family from a horrific fate.
A: I entered the CSSC because it's one of the top short screenplay contest out there. I've entered a few other contest but they have not yet decided the winners.
Q: Were you satisfied with the administration of the contest? Did they meet their deadlines? Did you receive all the awards that were promised?A: Yeah. Absolutely. Really professional.
Q: How long did it take you to write the script? Did you write an outline beforehand? How many drafts did you write?A: It took a couple hours to write. I started to outline but then I couldn't stop myself from just writing it, so I just went for it.
Then, had about 2 drafts after that.
A: Final Draft. That's all I use.
Q: Do you write every day? How many hours per day?A: I used to go in spurts, where I would write for a script and then stops.
I've only recently began writing everyday. Probably 4 hours when you take out all the distractions in between.
A: Once I have an idea, I don't really get writer's block.
When I don't have anything I'm passionate about writing it can be hell. All I think and obsess about is what I'm going to do next. I almost alway give up and resign to focus on something else. That's when I usually get the idea.
It's a lot better though when I have a bunch of ideas lined up. The future feels more secure.
A: Yeah, I've completed 1 feature screenplay. I have 2 that I'm finishing up now. And I've written probably a dozen of more short screenplays.
Q: Do you live in Los Angeles? If not, do you have any plans to move there?A: I live in Los Angeles.
Q: What's next? Are you working on a new script?A: I am working on a feature length script now. It's a comedy. I also have a feature drama that I'm going to write next with the intention of shooting it for ultra- low budget.
Posted Thursday, May 31, 2012
