Interview with “LOTR: The War of the Rohirrim” Screenwriters, Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou

This week, we sit down with Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou, the screenwriters behind the new animated Lord of the Rings film, "The War of the Rohirrim." Join us as we delve into the creative process, explore the challenges of adapting Tolkien's work, and discuss the exciting experience of bringing a fresh perspective to the beloved world of Middle-earth. 

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is out in Australian Cinemas on DECEMBER 12.

This interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.

Thanks to the team at Warner Bros/Universal AUS.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome and Introductions
• 0:35 Comic Con Experience
• 1:40 Exploring the World of Lord of the Rings
• 2:56 Character Inspirations and Development
• 6:07 Animation and Screenwriting Process
• 8:30 Dialogue and Story Structure
• 9:51 Balancing Light and Shade in Characters
• 12:22 Themes and Character Choices
• 14:38 Collaborative Filmmaking
• 17:58 Final Thoughts and Recommendations