There are many challenges when developing an action film, not only do you have to deal with all the practical issues and the various unforeseen events coming your way but you have to make sure that the right balance between action and character development is achieved.Easier said than done believe me. I have spent the last 12 months scrutinising the script and character journeys to ensure that we got it right. I am thankful for the contribution from the actors and the production crew who time and time again came up with great suggestions.
Dialogues are not easy to write and I find that it takes about three to four drafts before I nearly feel happy with the end results. The winning formula is to create a platform for character development, share information with the audience and keep the story moving, all three at the same time, yep this is not easy.
The real test is when your screenperformers start reading and acting/reacting to the dialogue, this is an opportunity to make final changes. Sometimes your favourite lines simply don’t work, other times the most innocuous phrase becomes key.
Although it was officially spring it was really cold, cloudy and windy which really made it harder for Paul, Jeff and Jake, still they soldiered on and nailed the dramatic dialogue. Once again the whole day was made easier with help from Knoll and Maddi although I can’t be sure I agree with German biscuits being brought on set.
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