Drawing Characters & Worlds

This Alternative Development Session is about using drawing as a way to break through creative blocks. Sometimes the hardest part of storytelling is simply getting started, building characters, inventing worlds, or finding the spark that makes an idea worth chasing. Here, we’ll use drawing as a tool to bypass overthinking and unlock new ideas.

Through a series of quick exercises, you’ll sketch characters, places, and backstories without worrying about skill or polish. These drawings aren’t about being “good” in a traditional sense, they’re about capturing instinct, impulse, and imagination. From there, you’ll start to see patterns, connections, and stories emerge.

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with at least one character, one setting, and one backstory that you can develop further in your own work. For some, this might be the seed of a script or short film; for others, it might be the foundation of a completely…