The Book

Once Upon A Disney engages with these timeless tales while making storytelling principles accessible to budding screenwriters and seasoned professionals alike.

 

Chances are there’s at least one Disney movie that brings you joy. This book engages with these timeless tales, exploring why these favorite stories continue to resonate across generations. What makes Aladdin a compelling protagonist? How does the villainous Gaston act
as a foil for both Belle and Beast? And is it possible to have too many dalmatians?
 

As with the podcast, the Once Upon A Disney textbook from McFarland Publishing looks at Disney films through a professor’s lens. By using Disney films to identify key storytelling principles, this book explains cinematic storytelling in an academic but fun-loving manner.

 

Each chapter contains the banter you’ve come to love on the Once Upon A Disney podcast and concludes with craft exercises to spark the imagination. Perfect for dramatic writing educators!
 

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