Living in a world of constant progression, all facets of our
day-to-day lives continue to evolve and change. The film world is no different;
in fact, the film industry is changing just as rapidly as new technology is
released. At the heart of any great film is a great story. Actually, that
really is what a great film. Not convinced? Take a moment to listen to Andrew
Stanton, writer of Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and WALL-E, share his take on what a great story is:
As timeless as the art of a good story is, the routes taken
to achieve this are evolving along with the rest of the film industry. The
Sundance Institute, always on the forefront of what is happening in the motion
picture world, recently published an article, The Future Is Now: 5 ThingsPushing the Art and Form of Storytelling, which shares the five top ways
the art of story is changing:
1.
The Internet
It is no secret that the Internet
is changing how we do many things in our lives (be it social media, online bill
pay, or even ordering a pizza online). Films, and even television shows, are
creating immersive experiences online for their audiences to draw them even
further into the story that they are telling.