Funmilayo Babalola
In the realm of screenwriting, where creativity meets storytelling, the thoughtful advice of Fejosbaba stands out as a guiding principle for aspiring and seasoned scriptwriters alike. In a recent discourse, Fejosbaba addressed fellow writers with keen insights that emphasize the importance of clarity and focus in cinematic storytelling.
Fejosbaba remarked, “While you try to put all the messages and revelations you have received into one single movie, you may inadvertently ruin the film.” This statement resonates deeply in an industry often tempted by the allure of incorporating numerous themes into a single narrative. The challenge, Fejosbaba posits, lies in the temptation to overwhelm audiences with a plethora of ideas, rather than allowing a singular, powerful message to shine through.
So, how does it begin? Start with a Message
Every life-changing script is built on a message. It may come from Scripture, a revelation, a vision, or a sermon—but it must be Spirit-led and purpose-driven. What are you saying? Love in marriage? Freedom from sin? Identity in Christ? Clarity gives direction. Without it, your story loses power.
Know Your Audience
Who are you speaking to—teenagers, youth, singles, couples? When you know your audience, your message meets them where they are.
Create Relatable Characters
Transformation begins with connection. Build
characters that are real—flawed, struggling, searching. Let your audience see themselves in them.
Tell the Story, Don’t Preach It
Jesus used stories to change lives—and they still speak today. Let your story carry the message. Let actions preach. Let experiences teach. Truth lands deeper when it is felt, not forced.
Keep Jesus at the Center
Never lose the focus. Your script is not just to entertain—it is to reveal Christ. Because only Jesus transforms hearts.
Pray… and Pray Again Before you write, while you write, after you write—pray.
Because a script that transforms lives is not just written, it is birthed in the place of prayer.
Final Thought
When the Spirit leads, your script becomes more than a story it becomes an encounter. And in that encounter, hearts are touched, lives are changed, and souls are drawn to Christ.