#Scriptchat TOPIC:
EURO: Guest Roland Moore @RolandMooreTV, creator of LAND
GIRLS, talks writing period pieces.
USA: Oscars
Tonight’s chat with
Roland Moore was brilliant! If you want to know more about writing period
pieces, read on. You won’t be disappointed. USA drank with the #glush crowd as
we watched the Oscars, so there’s no transcript for that portion… what happens
at #glush, stays at #glush. Enjoy! @jeannevb
EURO Moderator:
Alli Parker @alli_and_that
EURO CHAT:
@alli_and_that: It's #scriptchat o'clock! We have the
wonderful @RolandMooreTV creator of Land Girls along tonight to talk writing
period pieces!
February 26, 2012, 8:00 pm
@jeannevb: Tonight's USA #scriptchat is an #Oscars #glush
party! EURO has guest @RolandMooreTV ... RIGHT NOW!
February 26, 2012, 8:00 pm
@alex_lightman: RT @jazzchantoozie: It seems that Toby Young
has never read a screenplay http://t.co/5PKV3F13 (via @the_shiznit) #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:00 pm
@teenierussell: RT @alli_and_that: It's #scriptchat o'clock!
We have the wonderful @RolandMooreTV creator of Land Girls along tonight to
talk writing period pieces!
February 26, 2012, 8:01 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Hello everyone, thanks for having me.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:01 pm
@antonsays: Hi @RolandMooreTV what attracts you to writing
period drama? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:01 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Tweetdeck isn't working for me, so apols for
any delays #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:02 pm
@alli_and_that: Welcome @RolandMooreTV - hope you're having
a great Sunday night! #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:02 pm
@Deacyliam: #Scriptchat Highly recommended! If u get a
chance read The Disciple Program, great read & causing massive buzz thks 2
@scriptshadow
February 26, 2012, 8:02 pm
@RolandMooreTV: I'd been interested in the Land Girls tale
and realised I could write a drama about it - to honour them #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:03 pm
@Ninaberry: RT @jeannevb: Tonight's USA #scriptchat is an
#Oscars #glush party! EURO has guest @RolandMooreTV ... RIGHT NOW!
February 26, 2012, 8:03 pm
@RolandMooreTV: #scriptchat #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:03 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Thanks. Got it working now. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:03 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Land Girls were active in both World Wars,
but the drama had to tie in with WWII (the reason it was commissioned).
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:04 pm
@alli_and_that: @RolandMooreTV You approached Land Girls
from content as opposed to wanting to write in a particular time period?
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:04 pm
@TaroJ: Hi @RolandMooreTV thanks for joining us tonight
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:04 pm
@silentalibi: I'm in the VFX stages of my period WW2 short
set in the London Blitz, if that interests you guys! http://t.co/LIbRfAsh
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:05 pm
@rosieclaverton: @rolandmooretv Are there elements of period
drama considered too expensive for TV? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:05 pm
@alli_and_that: @RolandMooreTV Why was there the WWII
restriction on the story? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:05 pm
@antonsays: @RolandMooreTV what had you written before and
had you had anything made? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:05 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Yes, the time period came later. The Land
Girls were active in both wars, and I was naturally drawn to WWII anyway
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:05 pm
@teenierussell: @RolandMooreTV Did you originally pitch it
for WWII or did that come about after the pitch? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:05 pm
@TaroJ: @rosieclaverton @rolandmooretv dinosaurs :-)
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:06 pm
@Scriptshadow: RT @Deacyliam: #Scriptchat Highly
recommended! If u get a chance read The Disciple Program, great read &
causing massive buzz thks 2 @scriptshadow
February 26, 2012, 8:06 pm
@RolandMooreTV: The WWII decision came from BBC Daytime as
they wanted a series to commemorate the war. I had Land Girls proposal ready to
send #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:06 pm
@Bang2write: @RolandMooreTV Loved that you took what is a
traditionally male-centric arena (WW2) and put women at the front - new POV
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:07 pm
@Deacyliam: @RolandMooreTV What are ur general thoughts on
the opportunities out there for UK writers?. Where is the best starting point?
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:07 pm
@lidiamfraga: Acaba de empezar la charla vÃa twitter con
Roland Moore, creador de la serie Land Girls (BBC). #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:07 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @antonsays Yes, written other things before,
but nothing of my own for TV. I was a reg Doctors writer #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:07 pm
@lupiilu: @RolandMooreTV I was reading about The Land Girls
earlier, is there a script available online? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:08 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @bang2write Yes, I love writing female chrs
and it had a strong sense of shining a spotlight on the importance of women in
war #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:08 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @lupilu Yes, one ep is in the BBC Writersroom
for download (S2 E1) #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:09 pm
@rosieclaverton: @taroj @RolandMooreTV Not even a little
raptor? They're too cute to be expensive! #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:09 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Sorry if I'm slow in reply. I'll get there!
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:09 pm
@SpockWriter: Everyone loves a good little period drama,
don't they? I'm a right History junkie, are you? @RolandMooreTV #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:09 pm
@teenierussell: RT @RolandMooreTV: @lupilu Yes, one ep is in
the BBC Writersroom for download (S2 E1) #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:10 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @Deacyliam Good range of opps for writers -
not just TV, radio, but also many films being made and web series. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:10 pm
@teenierussell: @RolandMooreTV How much Research did you do
for Land Girls? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:10 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @Deacyliam Lots of channels are
commissioning for the first time. Just look at the EPG to get a raft of opps.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:10 pm
@Bang2write: RT @RolandMooreTV: @bang2write Yes, I love
writing female chrs and it had a strong sense of shining a spotlight on the
importance of women in war #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:11 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @Spockwriter I think period is a dressing as
tech may change and some social mores, but people are always the same.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:11 pm
@alli_and_that: Land Girls script available for download
here! http://t.co/7x9ml85b @lupilu #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:11 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Research is key - your greatest friend (when
it confirms the likelihood of a story) or your reluctant enemy (when it
doesn't) #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:12 pm
@grantmccall: @RolandMooreTV Is it often necessary to forego
historical accuracy (setting, place or time) to facilitate the story?
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:12 pm
@SpockWriter: RT @BelowZeroMovie: BELOW ZERO - WINNER of
BEST HORROR MOVIE (American International Film Festival.)
#scriptchatnhttp://t.co/jipLpKA9
February 26, 2012, 8:12 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Dinosaurs in WWII? That would be great.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:12 pm
@Bang2write: @RolandMooreTV I LOVE to see new POVs and new
slants on arenas, stories etc in spec pile - underrated by writers IMHO
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:12 pm
@ScriptPunk: #scriptchat @rolandmooreTV Hey Roland,
"writing is rewriting
February 26, 2012, 8:12 pm
@rosieclaverton: RT @RolandMooreTV: @Spockwriter I think
period is a dressing as tech may change and some social mores, but people are
always the same. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:12 pm
@antonsays: RT @alli_and_that: Land Girls script available
for download here! http://t.co/K3VnNI12 @lupilu #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:12 pm
@Deacyliam: @RolandMooreTV I guess it's just a case of
writing alot and sending out alot? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:13 pm
@RolandMooreTV: There are tropes of any period that you have
to confront. Eg: pregnancy out of wedlock happened so often we couldn’t ignore
it #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:13 pm
@TaroJ: @RolandMooreTV @spockwriter how about dialogue and
making your characters feel of the time but still relevant to today #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:13 pm
@lidiamfraga: RT @RolandMooreTV: Research is key - your
greatest friend (when it confirms the likelihood of a story) or your reluctant
enemy (when it doesn't) #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:13 pm
@SiFoulaReel: @RolandMooreTV Was there anything you wanted
to write in / about that was lost due to it being a more daytime slot series?
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:13 pm
@alli_and_that: RT @Bang2write: @RolandMooreTV I LOVE to see
new POVs and new slants on arenas, stories etc in spec pile - underrated by
writers IMHO #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:13 pm
@alli_and_that: RT @RolandMooreTV: Research is key - your
greatest friend (when it confirms the likelihood of a story) or your reluctant
enemy (when it doesn't) #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:14 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @deacyliam Yes, send out things you are
passionate about. If they get rejected, try somewhere else or rewrite and try
again. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:14 pm
@lupiilu: @RolandMooreTV It's a shame that the US have
Variety to update the industry, but the UK have no equivalent #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:14 pm
@rosieclaverton: @rolandmooretv @SpockWriter I feel the same
way about sci fi - behind the genre, it's still about characters loving and
fighting #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:14 pm
@alli_and_that: @RolandMooreTV How important to you think
names are in period pieces? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:14 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @Taroj I believe people are basically the
same - same motives, same desires, same human foibles. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:14 pm
@lupiilu: @RolandMooreTV I hear it's hard to get work read
in UK, do you think you have to be established to be read in this country?
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:15 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @taroj Dialogue is a key thing for period.
But often you are juggling between reality (of the time) and peoples'
perception now #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:15 pm
@SpockWriter: @TaroJ @RolandMooreTV I would say that's the
most difficult part of a period drama; to be true to the period and up-to-date.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:15 pm
@alli_and_that: RT @rosieclaverton: @rolandmooretv
@SpockWriter I feel the same way about sci fi - behind the genre, it's still
about characters loving and fighting #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:15 pm
@alli_and_that: RT @RolandMooreTV: @deacyliam Yes, send out
things you are passionate about. If they get rejected, try somewhere else or
rewrite and try again. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:15 pm
@Bang2write: RT @antonsays: RT @alli_and_that: Land Girls
script available for download here! http://t.co/K3VnNI12 @lupilu #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:15 pm
@alli_and_that: RT @RolandMooreTV: @Taroj I believe people
are basically the same - same motives, same desires, same human foibles.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:16 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @taroj For example, having a word like
'snog' in WWII drama would seem out of place (perception), but it was used
(actuality) #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:16 pm
@TaroJ: @lupiilu @rolandmooretv I guess for TV we have
Broadcast, but that's looking pretty thin these days #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:16 pm
@rosieclaverton: Outlining already... RT @rolandmooretv:
Dinosaurs in WWII? That would be great. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:16 pm
@lupiilu: @antonsays Thank you #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:16 pm
@Deacyliam: RT @RolandMooreTV: @Deacyliam Good range of opps
for writers - not just TV, radio, but also many films being made and web
series. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:17 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @Lupiili Don't think you have to be
established. As every writer starts of 'unestablished', if you like. Someone
will read! #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:17 pm
@alli_and_that: RT @RolandMooreTV: @taroj For example,
having a word like 'snog' in WWII drama would seem out of place (perception),
but it was used (actuality) #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:17 pm
@rosieclaverton: RT @RolandMooreTV: @taroj For example,
having a word like 'snog' in WWII drama would seem out of place (perception),
but it was used (actuality) #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:17 pm
@alli_and_that: @RolandMooreTV @TaroJ I think that's so
fascinating - getting that mix of period and modern right. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:17 pm
@SpockWriter: RT @rosieclaverton: Outlining already... RT
@rolandmooretv: Dinosaurs in WWII? That would be great. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:18 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @taroj Broadcast is useful. So is The Stage,
online things like http://t.co/mteyAq3Y. Anywhere that gives a lead you can
use. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:18 pm
@TaroJ: @RolandMooreTV I always assumed that was a really
recent last 20 years type of word, so perfect example #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:18 pm
@lidiamfraga: RT @RolandMooreTV: @taroj Dialogue is a key
thing for period. But often you are juggling between reality (of the time) and
peoples' perception now #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:18 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that The best moments in Land
Girls are the moments of high emotion and they're all about things that are
relevant now #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:19 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that ...such as being away from a
loved one, wondering if they are safe. Obviously ramped up 10x because of war.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:20 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @taroj Yes. And 'Fantastic' is another word
we could have used, but people would have thought sounded wrong. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:20 pm
@antonsays: RT @RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that ...such as
being away from a loved one, wondering if they are safe. Obviously ramped up
10x because of war. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:21 pm
@alli_and_that: @RolandMooreTV I guess something like war
gives everything instantly higher stakes than most contexts. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:21 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Reality and Perception was a group call
really. All the writers reviewed it themselves - and then script eds and
producers. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:22 pm
@alli_and_that: #scriptchat RT @antonsays: was there much
discussion about getting reality/perception right or did that come easily?
@RolandMooreTV @TaroJ
February 26, 2012, 8:22 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Research always shapes a story, sometimes
shaping it into a dead end! But you have to obey it without being slavish #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:22 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Sometimes you write something and think it
sounds too modern. And most times it probably is! #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:23 pm
@lupiilu: @alli_and_that Sorry, Thank you for the link. lol
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:23 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that Higher stakes mean people
behave rashly and do things they wouldn't do otherwise. That's why Bea got
pregnant. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:24 pm
@TaroJ: @RolandMooreTV having worked in many genres and
styles even kids TV is there one style or genre you want to specialise in?
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:24 pm
@teenierussell: @RolandMooreTV already writing for TV, do
you think you had an inside knowledge as to what would sell? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:24 pm
@Bang2write: @RolandMooreTV tho can depend,didn't Titus in
ROME say "innit" if I recall correctly? He was comic relief tho+ tone
diff to LG #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:25 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @taroj I didn't set out to do so many
different things but opps come your way and you take them. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:25 pm
@alli_and_that: @RolandMooreTV Higher stakes create tension
and drama (even in comedy) which makes compelling viewing. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:25 pm
@SpockWriter: RT @RolandMooreTV: @taroj I didnt set out to
do so many different things but opps come your way and you take them.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:25 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @taroj I love all the things I do - although
I can't write a Mills and Boon type story (tried that, failed). #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:26 pm
@antonsays: So true RT @alli_and_that @RolandMooreTV Higher
stakes create tension and drama (even in comedy) which makes compelling
viewing. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:26 pm
@lupiilu: @Bang2write Using the wrong time period dialogue
throws me out of the story, of course Romans never spoke English, so...
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:26 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @bang2write Yes, I really wanted Bea to say
"Whatever" when having an argument with Annie. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:27 pm
@lupiilu: @RolandMooreTV Mills and Boon = selling your soul!
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:27 pm
@RolandMooreTV: alli_and_that Exactly. And we also wanted so
much happening, so it wouldn't plod along in terms of pace. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:28 pm
@rosieclaverton: RT @RolandMooreTV: @taroj I didn't set out
to do so many different things but opps come your way and you take them.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:28 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that Older period dramas sometime
stop to admire the scenery and the bonnets. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:29 pm
@teenierussell: RT @RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that Older
period dramas sometime stop to admire the scenery and the bonnets. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:30 pm
@antonsays: @RolandMooreTV so how many hours a day do you
usually spend writing? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:30 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @bang2write ...But I realised WWII had no
equivalent for "Whatever". Then realised arguments might have been
more polite then... #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:30 pm
@alli_and_that: @RolandMooreTV I think that's particularly
true of period films, like Pride + Prejudice (the Keira Knightley one) for
instance. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:30 pm
@kim_garland: RIGHT NOW on EURO #scriptchat, guest
@RolandMooreTV, creator of Land Girls, is answering questions about writing
period pieces.
February 26, 2012, 8:30 pm
@antonsays: Ha! RT @RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that Older
period dramas sometime stop to admire the scenery and the bonnets. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:30 pm
@Bang2write: @RolandMooreTV haha that wld've been awesome...
Awesome - another great word to have got in! #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:31 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @antonsays It varies. Deadlines always mean
more work than a day without a deadline. Mostly work later in the day too.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:31 pm
@Jonathan_Peace: @lupiilu Hey - I once wrote a Mills &
Boon book (didn't get picked up - too much sex & violence LOL) Didn't sell
my soul. Much. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:31 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Going back to research...sometimes it would
tell us what we couldn't do. For example... #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:32 pm
@alli_and_that: Halfway through our EURO #scriptchat with
Land Girls writer @RolandMooreTV - come and join us for the next half hour!
February 26, 2012, 8:32 pm
@TheInSneider: RT @Deacyliam: #Scriptchat Highly
recommended! If u get a chance read The Disciple Program, great read &
causing massive buzz thks 2 @scriptshadow
February 26, 2012, 8:32 pm
@RolandMooreTV: ...we scrapped a pregnancy test idea because
they took ~two weeks – and that’s too much time for a chr to chew her
fingernails #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:32 pm
@lupiilu: I do not know this person, I have no relationship
with this person, we're certainly not living together!!! @Jonathan_Peace
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:33 pm
@Bang2write: @lupiilu yet we watch Victorians and Jacobeans
speak modern English frequently #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:33 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @Jonathan_Peace Hey - I once wrote a Mills
& Boon (didn't get picked up - too much sex & violence LOL) > That's
the problem... #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:33 pm
@lisabethtea: RT @RolandMooreTV: @deacyliam Yes, send out
things you are passionate about. If they get rejected, try somewhere else or
rewrite and try again. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:33 pm
@alli_and_that: @RolandMooreTV Did you find that you
discovered new options of stories from your research you wouldn't have found
otherwise? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:34 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @bang2write @lupiilu That's the perception
thing again (we're happy with Germans using a German accent too). #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:34 pm
@lupiilu: @Bang2write I know, there should be a balance
between the speech of the day, and the audience understanding them. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:34 pm
@kingisafink: RT @kim_garland: NOW on EURO #scriptchat,
guest @RolandMooreTV, creator of Land Girls, is answering questions about
writing period pieces.
February 26, 2012, 8:35 pm
@Bekemeyer: RT @jeannevb: Tonight's USA #scriptchat is an
#Oscars #glush party! EURO has guest @RolandMooreTV ... RIGHT NOW!
February 26, 2012, 8:35 pm
@RolandMooreTV: We had to make a decision about 'how to make
our French resistance characters talk'. Allo allo has ruined using an accent!
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:35 pm
@TonyAuguste: The writer behind BBC1's Land Girls Roland
Moore is on ScriptChat discussing period drama http://t.co/xcmwBiGU
February 26, 2012, 8:36 pm
@rosieclaverton: RT @RolandMooreTV: We had to make a
decision about 'how to make our French resistance characters talk'. Allo allo
has ruined using an accent! #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:36 pm
@TaroJ: How do you feel about modernised period films like
The Guy Richie's, Sherlock Holmes films, they are set in a "period"
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:36 pm
@lidiamfraga: RT @RolandMooreTV: We had to make a decision
about 'how to make our French resistance characters talk'. Allo allo has ruined
using an accent! #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:36 pm
@petewrites: RT @jazzchantoozie: It seems that Toby Young
has never read a screenplay http://t.co/5PKV3F13 (via @the_shiznit) #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:36 pm
@RolandMooreTV: So we went for them talking French. I think
it worked - it shared the confusion the airman was feeling in not understanding
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:36 pm
@rosieclaverton: @RolandMooreTV What are your plans for
after the war? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:36 pm
@alli_and_that: @lupiilu No probs, my pleasure! @antonsays
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:37 pm
@antonsays: RT @RolandMooreTV: We had to make a decision
about 'how to make our French resistance characters talk'. Allo allo has ruined
using an accent! #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:37 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that Yes, Sometimes research does
the opposite and hands you a story. Eg: the segregation of black troops
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:37 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that We got loads of comments
about the segregation storyline. A lot of viewers didn’t realise that it
happened #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:37 pm
@lupiilu: @RolandMooreTV I have to admit, to this day I
still can't hear a french accent without thinking "Oh Renee"
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:38 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @taroj I quite like the modern/period mix,
but it's a hard thing to pull off. Audience expecting one thing, given another.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:38 pm
@teenierussell: RT @RolandMooreTV Sometimes research does
the opposite and hands you a story. Eg: the segregation of black troops
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:39 pm
@alli_and_that: @RolandMooreTV Entertaining AND educational!
#landgirls #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:39 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @taroj I like a lot of steampunk - and some
of that fuses modern (well, sort of if you count clockwork) with period.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:39 pm
@TonyAuguste: RT @RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that Yes,
Sometimes research does the opposite and hands you a story. Eg: the segregation
of black troops #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:40 pm
@alli_and_that: @RolandMooreTV Do you think that writing a
period piece is a good way for an emerging writer to start? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:40 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @lipiilu Exactly. I planned a much more
complex story for John in France, but it couldn't work without invoking Renee.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:40 pm
@TaroJ: @RolandMooreTV that's true something like steampunk
is as much about period as it is about sci-fi #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:41 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @lupiilu And the alternative is subtitles -
which we considered. It's one of many examples of the collaboration in making
it. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:41 pm
@rosieclaverton: RT @RolandMooreTV: @taroj I like a lot of
steampunk - and some of that fuses modern (well, sort of if you count
clockwork) with period. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:41 pm
@lupiilu: @RolandMooreTV lol, lupiilu, though many would
think lipiilu agrees with me! #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:42 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that Sometimes an audience comment
would say about education, which was nice to know. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:42 pm
@teenierussell: @rolandmooreTV Did you consider the
Armstrong and Miller approach? hehe http://t.co/ASUBWLoQ #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:42 pm
@rosieclaverton: @rolandmooretv @TaroJ Steampunk is great;
you can stretch the truth for a more "realistic" period or just go
wild with cogs #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:42 pm
@rosieclaverton: @rolandmooretv @TaroJ Sherlock Holmes (RDJ)
vs Victorian Steam Cybermen in DW #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:43 pm
@antonsays: @RolandMooreTV @lupiilu interesting. What was
the key factor for not having subtitles? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:43 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that I think emerging writers
shouldn't rule out period. Yes, it's more expensive to make, but... #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:43 pm
@lupiilu: @RolandMooreTV I prefer subtitles, it's brings a
degree of authenticity to a programme that you can't get otherwise IMO
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:43 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that ... producers and production
teams love getting involved and making something impossible possible...
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:44 pm
@lupiilu: @rosieclaverton That would be awesome! #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:44 pm
@TaroJ: RT @teenierussell: @rolandmooreTV Did you consider
the Armstrong and Miller approach? hehe http://t.co/ASUBWLoQ #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:44 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that ...If it's modern or period,
it doesn't matter. What matters is the writer's passion for whatever it is.
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:44 pm
@Jasonwalsh79: RT @BelowZeroMovie: #scriptchat RT this if
YOU want BELOW ZERO to be at a SCREENING near you! http://t.co/jipLpKA9
February 26, 2012, 8:58 pm
@teenierussell: @RolandMooreTV haha, they must have a great
screen! #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:59 pm
@RolandMooreTV: We didn't want to specify the exact
year/month (although you can work it out)... #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:59 pm
@lidiamfraga: RT @RolandMooreTV: In general, for TV, find an
exec producer who loves your idea. They'll change things (everyone will) but
they'll champion it. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:59 pm
@RolandMooreTV: ...because the audience would feel same
uncertainty as the chrs about when the war would end. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:59 pm
@TaroJ: @RolandMooreTV I'm pretty sure there's a sitcom
about a TV stations complaints dept waiting to happen #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 8:59 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @taroj That's a great idea! You should do
it. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 9:00 pm
@lupiilu: RT @RolandMooreTV: @taroj Thats a great idea! You
should do it. definitely. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 9:01 pm
@antonsays: fantastic #scriptchat thanks @RolandMooreTV and
@alli_and_that
February 26, 2012, 9:01 pm
@robinbellwriter: @RolandMooreTV sorry InMissed your
#scriptchat gutted
February 26, 2012, 9:02 pm
@TaroJ: @RolandMooreTV thanks so much for talking to us
tonight, some great tips and fun #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 9:02 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @RolandMooreTV Sorry if you've been asked
this before, but did LG come to you as an idea suddenly, or was it a
slow-burner? #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 9:02 pm
@alli_and_that: That's it for #scriptchat tonight! Thanks to
everyone for joining in and thanks to @RolandMooreTV for being my last guest!
February 26, 2012, 9:02 pm
@RolandMooreTV: Thanks for chatting! Hope it was useful.
Please tweet me any more Qs. And hope you enjoy the Oscars. #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 9:02 pm
@antonsays: RT @alli_and_that: That's it for #scriptchat
tonight! Thanks to everyone for joining in and thanks to @RolandMooreTV for
being my last guest!
February 26, 2012, 9:02 pm
@alli_and_that: I'm stepping down as #scriptchat co-mod
tonight and leaving it to @teenierussell and @TaroJ to run EURO. Try not to
break anything, guys.
February 26, 2012, 9:02 pm
@teenierussell: Thank you for a great chat @RolandMooreTV
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 9:03 pm
@rosieclaverton: @RolandMooreTV Awesome #scriptchat - thanks
so much!
February 26, 2012, 9:03 pm
@antonsays: @alli_and_that thanks for being an awesome mod
#scriptchat x
February 26, 2012, 9:03 pm
@rosieclaverton: @alli_and_that :O But we'll miss you!
#scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 9:03 pm
@alli_and_that: RT @RolandMooreTV: Sometimes a single image
can fire you up and set you off on a whole story... #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 9:03 pm
@RolandMooreTV: @alli_and_that Last guest? Did it upset you
that much?:-) #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 9:04 pm
@SiFoulaReel: @teenierussell @alli_and_that Just checking
#scriptchat drinks are def the last Thursday of months? So next will be March
29th?
February 26, 2012, 9:04 pm
@robinbellwriter: #scriptchat people if you do wanna check
out our web series @TwistedShowcase http://t.co/c4Q0vXgp looking for writers
for s2 soon
February 26, 2012, 9:04 pm
@lupiilu: @RolandMooreTV Thanks for the chat, was very
interesting. :D Thanks @alli_and_that and @teenierussell, it's fun being back.
:D #scriptchat
February 26, 2012, 9:04 pm
@teenierussell: Thanks @alli_and_that for her great (and
last) moderation. Join us in saying thanks and goodbye to Alli
http://t.co/ZNkb3Tjq #scriptchat
