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Jonathan Nolan

Writer / Director

Films Discussed 2

Draft Zero Episodes 1

DZ-93: Talismans (Part 1)
How can you use physical objects to reveal inner character?
In this series, Chas and Stu discuss TALISMANS. Physical objects that are imbued with meaning by a character or characters. They’re a powerful tool to access inner character…
⏱ 1h 37m
Character · Process · Genre | 31 OCT 2022
Listen to so you can write talismans that are powerful tools for accessing character!
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Referenced In

DZ-49
Antagonists! 1 - vs Humans
⏱ 1h 20m
MAR 2018
DZ-9
Characterising Introductions
⏱ 1h 22m
JUN 2014
DZ-6
Key Scenes and Unlocking the Story
⏱ 1h 18m
MAY 2014

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