Devising Authentic Characters by Tanya Mudaly | 22 May 2024

Calling all new and emerging writers! Join us for “Devising Authentic Characters” with Tanya Mudaly!

Unlock the secrets to creating authentic characters that bring your stories to life. Discover their roles, motives, and the crucial art of research to ensure they reflect real human complexity.

Whether they’re the hero or a supporting player, understanding who these people are in your narrative and why they’re there is key to engaging storytelling. Tanya will share her expertise in weaving indigenous knowledge and local content into compelling character arcs, ensuring your characters are not just believable but memorable.

Registration closes on 21 May 2024 at 18h00 SAST

Location: Online (The Zoom link shall be distributed by 12:00pm on the day of the session. For any inquiries, please direct them to pdpassistant@writersguildsa.org)

Meet you Mentor: Tanya Mudaly

Tanya Mudaly began her career in 1997 at the South African Broadcast Corporation as a writer and director in the Dramatic Encounters initiative, aimed at training film makers of colour to tell real South African stories in a new dispensation. Tanya then wrote on most daily series in the country before working her way to production level. She then joined the SABC as a Commissioning Editor for Drama and led flagship high end series for the broadcaster. She took the helm of productions like Sokhulu and Partners, Isidingo, Society and Tshisa, all of which formed part of the daily and weekly SABC Drama slate. All productions under her care garnered high revenues and audience ratings leading to recommissions on all projects. Tanya specialised in script as a scripted producer, analyst and editor with government funding bodies for the television and film sector. As a Head Writer and Key Creative Producer with three series in development, she has travelled extensively through Africa, Latin America and Asia studying indigenous storytelling while crafting content based on indigenous knowledge and systems.  Tanya specialises in creating high end local content with specific focus on characters and storylining series. Tanya is a Snr Academic lecturer who works extensively with the Kwazulu Film Commission, NFVF and East Cape Film Cortex Hub, training and mentoring film makers.

Secure your spot now and start transforming your approach to character development with insights from a seasoned professional!

WGSA members attend for free. Non-members pay R50