Interview with scriptwriter Linn-Jeanethe Kyed

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Linn-Jeanethe Kyed is a very charming young lady from Norway. I met her last September at the Filmfestival in Zurich. She presented the impressive documentary film "Magnus"for which she wrote the script. I think it's very interesting to find out more about the special profession scriptwriter.

1. Laura Bünd: Was it always your dream to become a scriptwriter?

Linn-Jeanethe Kyed: For many years I thought that it was singing I was meant to do. I was a singer for many years. But I developed stage fright and it was natural for me to find another way to tell stories than through music. A course in dramaturgy convinced me to choose a writer as a profession.

2. LB: What do you really enjoy about scriptwriting?

LJK: I love to create stories that can make people feel something and give them the opportunity to reflect on their own and other lives.

3. LB: Is it hard to become a scriptwriter and to earn money with this special job?

LJK: It is very difficult. The profession demanded discipline and good work ethic.

4. LB: What kind of criteria are important for you to decide if you want to write a script or not?

LJK: I'm always looking for stories with a universal theme. I belive that recognition is the key to the heart of the audience.

5. LB: You are the scriptwriter of the documentary film „Magnus“. How did you get this job?

LJK: I got the job because I had worked with the film producer on another fiction film. He wanted to continue our cooperation. I said no because I had never done a documentary before, but was persuaded to take a chance.

6. LB: What is fascinating you about the person Magnus Carlsen?

LJK: Magnus Carlsen fascinates me because his brain is like a computer, but still he takes its decisions based on human intuition.

7. LB: Was it difficult to write the biography of a foreign person?

LJK: I found it difficult at first, but it went better and better as I became more familiar with Magnus Carlsen through the 500 hours of footage.

8. LB: Did the work at Magnus wake up your interest for chess?

LJK: Yes. I have big plans to learn to play chess.

9. LB: Do you prefer to write documentary or more fiction scripts?

LJK: I love telling stories. It does not matter if it is a documentary or a fiction. I love both.

10. LB: About what subject would you love to write a script?

LJK: I am fascinated by the grieving process. I love telling stories where characters experience something sad that will make them stronger in the end.

11. LB: What are your next projects?

LJK: I work with a children's film and a comedy.

12. LB: What’s your absolutely favourite movie?

LJK: Forrest Gump

13. LB: You were already nominated for an Oscar, please tell us more about it.

LJK: It was a magical experience. I still do not understand that I was a part of the Oscar show in 2012. It was amazing to walk the red carpet among such big stars.

14. LB: What’s your goal for 2017?

LJK: Continue to work as hard to achieve all my goals (which I want to keep to myself).

15. LB: Where can I find some more information about you and your current work?

www.kyed.no

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4679395/

LB: Thank you so much dear Linn-Jeanethe that you took time to answer to my questions and give us an impression of your work and life. Wish you all the best, specially that you achieve your goals.