Co-Creators Kellie Crawford and Alex Kitay discuss the world of BDSM, Dungeons and the attraction of the Dominatrix profession in their new series Domina X. I had many questions, particularly on how to interest someone in the show, that is not interested in the topic. Their answers were compelling. In addition we discussed:
- Deciding what needs to be in the pilot and what doesn’t
- What is a mood real and is it necessary
- How to write a family story centered around a dungeon
- The psychology of domination
- Writing an ensemble with 3 female leads
- Acceptance as a theme
- When to drop into your story
- Understanding Character motivations
- The Unspoken truth and character secret
- Breaking through a block
- What you need in a pitch room
- Market Research
Writer/Actor, Kelli Crawford, co-founded the production company, Frantic Lounge Films. Her work as an actor greatly informs her writing and vice versa. In fact, a conversation with a casting director prompted her to start writing television pilots and screenplays to create her own roles. In addition to several novels, Kelli has written television pilots, feature films and a play. Other notable writing gigs: she was a staff writer for Rock City News in Los Angeles, and for two years she was a member of the sketch comedy troupe, Sketch Shorty, as an actor/writer (and even a director and editor). Kelli wrote the short film “Voices Keri”, in which she also stars. It can be found on YouTube.
Find Kelli at:
Twitter:
@redleathergirly
Instagram:
@kellicrawfordpixx
LinkedIn:
Kelli Crawford
Facebook Page for Production Company:
Frantic Lounge Films
Alex Kitay began writing, seriously, shortly after moving to Los Angeles. His first work was a solo performance piece entitled CHARLES MANSON, WHERE ARE YOU? Alex had the good fortune of having the work produced in four different countries to rave reviews culminating in a nomination for the Hilton Edwards Award for Outstanding Achievement in Production at the 2006 Dublin Gay Theatre Festival. DOMINA-X is the latest work co-created with Kelli Crawford. Both are excited about the project and ready to unleash it to the world.
Find Alex at:
Facebook:
Alex Kitay
Instagram:
@Akitay65
Twitter:
@kjkitay
Email:
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