The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna 197 | Inside Out 2 Director Kelsey Mann and Writer Meg LeFauve on How To Approach A Sequel
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Jun 13, 2024 
Director Kelsey Mann and Writer Meg LeFauve discuss the challenges of creating a sequel to a beloved animated movie like Inside Out. They explore the emotional journey of nurturing long-term projects, finalizing movies, and portraying complex emotions in a relatable manner. The guests also delve into balancing multiple storylines, collaborating with teen girls for authenticity, and overcoming challenges with negativity and emotional absorption in the creative process.
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Let Story Drive Visual Choices
- Choose form decisions (like aspect ratio) for story reasons, not habit.
- Let Riley's growth dictate visual choices to reinforce character change.
Earn New Elements Within The World
- New elements should feel earned within existing world rules.
- Adding teenage emotions works when they naturally arise from Riley's development.
Don't Let Complexity Drown The Theme
- Avoid overwhelming the audience with too many competing characters.
- Prioritize the emotion or theme that must be heard and simplify around it.