“The Art of Story" Disney John Musker Masterclass

How do you go into writing a movie as iconic as The Little Mermaid, or Aladdin, or Moana? 🌟 Early Access, Exclusive Videos & Q&As with Pietro! ➡️ Join now – student-friendly pricing:    / @writeforanimation   🎁 FREE Storytelling Guides https://www.writeforanimation.com/fre... In this video, you'll hear from John Musker, the legendary director behind some of Disney's most iconic movies. He'll discuss his writing process with Ron Clements, how to make a character likable, why it's sometimes necessary to cut scenes, and how to bounce back from failure. ⏰ LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Ready to level up your animation storytelling? ✨ Write for Animation Academy is open now – and we’ve got a special deal for you! 🤩 An EXTRA 10% OFF for YouTube subscribers: ⭐️ Use code SUPERFAN10 at checkout to get an additional 10% off (yep, it stacks with other promos!). 👉 Join the Academy here: https://writeforanimation.com/academy/ 💫 Dive into storytelling secrets, connect with a global community of animation creatives, and grow your skills with support and real-world insight. 🏆 Past and current members are working at studios like Pixar, Netflix, and Sony Animation – come tell stories with us. (P.S. Annual plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee — no pressure, just give it a shot.) FREE RESOURCES: Check our playlist to learn from other animated films: http://bit.ly/learnfromanimation  🌐 Say hi on social! WFA Facebook:   / writeforanimation   WFA Instagram:   / writeforanimation   Pietro's Instagram:   / pietroschito   📚 Top 5 Screenwriting books (read in this order): 📙 1. SCREENPLAY by Syd Field -https://amzn.to/3ynqujM 📘 2. STORY by Robert McKee -https://amzn.to/3hhjnng 📘 3. CREATING CHARACTER ARCS by K.M. Weiland -https://amzn.to/2SVj8o1 📗 4. MAKING A GOOD SCRIPT GREAT by Linda Seger - https://amzn.to/3dIIcpN 📙 5. SAVE THE CAT by Blake Snyder - https://amzn.to/3jI2lQO Write for Animation is a YouTube Channel that helps you become a professional screenwriter with a focus on Animation. How? Video essays with actionable steps you can use in your script, animated or not. A Write for Animation Production Host and creator: Pietro Schito Produced by: Jesús Robles and Pietro Schito Edited by: Carlos Castillo, Jesús Robles and Pietro Schito Logo animation by: Mildred Guerrero, Jesús Robles, and Ricardo De La Torre Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! 😮 Thank you for reading all the way down, you're awesome! 00:00 - Meet a Disney Legend 01:01 - John Musker's Unique Writing Process 01:24 - The Treehouse Analogy 04:31 - How to Create Characters Likable 06:26 - How to Write Stories that Matter 08:30 - How to Craft Compelling Characters 10:00 - The Train Analogy 10:52 - Why Story Stakes are Vital 11:29 - How to Tackle Story Structure 08:.25 - Trouble for Scuttle in The Little Mermaid 16:26 - Sebastian: Ally or Enemy? 20:09 - How to Write the Second Act 22:10 - Hardest Story Problem 26:42 - Into the Treasure Planet 29:22 - How to Write Dialogue 30:34 - Working with Howard Ashman 31:36 - The Evolution of Ursula in The Little Mermaid 36:44 - Writing for a Short vs a Feature Film 43:09 - Fantasia 2000 Approach / Conclusion