In this episode of Storyline Sessions, writer, director and actor Kelton White talks about his journey from writing a sci-fantasy novel to creating award-winning short films, his experience in the industry so far, screenwriting process, being independent and many more interesting topics.

Watch Kelton's work - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSakHkWrohU&t=2s

Kelton's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kelton423white/

Follow Storyline Sessions Podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/storyline.sessions/

Watch Storyline Sessions on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@StorylineSessions/videos

Riverside.fm software for recording podcasts affiliate link (I receive a recurring commission with no additional cost to you): https://www.riverside.fm/?via=marko

Timestamps:

00:00 - Start

00:35 - Conversation start

01:25 - Kelton's origin story

04:21 - The Mysterious Files of Mr. Chimes

05:45 - Process of writing prose vs writing scripts

11:36 - Writing for the market

15:04 - Experience with YouTube and connecting with your audience

24:26 - WHAT FOUND ME IN THE WOODS... (short horror film)

36:25 - FOLDING IN (Sci-Fi/Romance short film)

41:06 - ODE FROM MALUM (Dramatic short)

45:04 - Writing roles for yourself as an actor

49:56 - Horror and western

55:42 - Influences and inspirations

58:59 - Gaming

01:01:36 - Collaborative storytelling

01:03:21 - Plans for the future

01:46:01 - Outro