Girl Quote by Tavi Gevinson
“I see so few scripts just because, for whatever reason, there just aren't that many good scripts with a young, teenaged girl. So it's always been sporadic. People don't know what to do when writing a story with teens that takes place now - they think you have to make a bunch of references to Facebook.”
About This Quote
Source Panel: Sundance Film Festival, 2017
Teen scripts are scarce; writers fear modern references, limiting authentic teen stories.
In simple terms: Few teen scripts; fear of modern references.
Key Takeaway
Write authentic teen stories without overreliance on trends.
Themes
youth culture
media
authenticity
Mood
creative
critical
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- film
- television
- writing workshops
Key Concepts
storytelling
generational gaps
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers capture teen voices authentically?
- What alternatives to social media references exist?
A Different Perspective
Market pressures can stifle originality.
