Silmarillion Film Project: Preproduction
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Episode 0-1: Introducing The Silmarillion Film Project
We will explain what we are doing and what we are not doing in this project. We will explain the general framework of our episodes and give a high level overview of what we will cover in Season 0. We will conclude the episode (as we will conclude all our episodes) with a question for listeners to discuss in the forum prior to a final decision at the start of the next episode.
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Episode 0-2: Big Decisions
We will discuss some of the critical issues that will lay the foundation of the adaptation, including character depiction, music and magic.
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Episode 0-3: Storytelling
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We will continue tackling big issues, including chronology, language style and use of narration.
Episode 0-4: Plot Mapping
In the final episode in this season, we will attempt to lay out a map for the whole show, season by season.
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Image: The Shores of Valinor, by Ted Nasmith (used with permission)