Scriptnotes Podcast 723 - Blank Meets Blank
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Feb 3, 2026 They debate what makes a comparison useful in pitching and when comparisons do more harm than good. They explore orality vs. written speechcraft and unpack director and possessive film credits. Practical tips include attaching a name to a microbudget feature and when AI feedback is appropriate. They also share a quirky discovery called Fuller Regrets and remember Catherine O'Hara.
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Don't Let Comps Become Chains
- Avoid letting a comp become the project's mental prison that pushes notes toward the wrong model.
- Keep reminding collaborators that the comp is a reference, not the literal target to reproduce.
Babe As A Tonal North Star
- John and Craig used Babe as a clear tonal comp for a sheep-detective project and it instantly aligned everyone.
- The comp set the planet they wanted to live on without altering story or character decisions.
Choose Expansive, Market-Useful Comps
- Pick comps that show scale and scope but remain expansive rather than reductive to your project.
- Use fresher, market-relevant comps when possible to signal commercial intent clearly.
