Writer’s Block
It is not uncommon for Maxine to boil a pot of espresso at 4am in the morning.
Maxine Clarke is a Melbourne based writer who has struggled with writer’s block at many stages of her career. ‘Writer’s Block’ is a short documentary that examines the unseen hours Melbourne creatives dedicate ahead of producing a final art piece. The documentary examines Clarke’s creative process and tells this through the medium of animation. This hand-drawn narrative captures the emotion and struggles of an artist, and how this has been overcome in a creative setting. This short film blends a personal story with an important message for all new and seasoned creatives.
Writer’s Block
A film by Mali Hawke
Featuring Maxine Beneba Clarke
Music
‘Cinematic Documentary’ by Lexin Music
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‘For Documentary’ by Samir Benmoktah
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Studio Instructor
Rohan Spong
Created as part of
HEADS WON’T ROLL
School of Media and Communication
RMIT University
2024