myth·o·poe·ia
/ˌmiTHəˈpēə/
noun
“the making of a myth or myths.”
My name is Nick Bash, a relational storyteller pursuing the exercise of mythopoeia.
I am currently developing feature film scripts, short form content, and producing short films.
I have been infatuated with storytelling ever since I read the Hobbit as a kid. Shortly afterwards, my love of cinematic storytelling was ignited and ever since I have been working on the exercise and study of intentional, relational storytelling through drawing from the artistic philosophies of J.R.R. Tolkien, Andrei Tarkovsky, Gerard Manley Hopkins, and Sanford Meisner.
My favorite stories are ones which can explore the nature of humanity and reality through the application of subjectivity, fantastical occurrences, and a tone of “grave whimsy” to everyday life. Examples of such an approach in practice include Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the 2019 film“We are Little Zombies,” and the 2009 film “(500) Days of Summer.”
While a nomad at heart, I am currently based in Los Angeles with ties to Charlotte, NC - but you can probably find me in a cozy corner with a cup of tea and a good book.
Thanks for checking out my website and my work!
Affinity for Great Books
A lifelong reader at heart, my understanding of the practice of storytelling has been heavily influenced by the tradition of western literature. Presently, I continue my study of storytelling as a member of Biola University’s Torrey Honors College where I have been reading through the tentpole literary and philosophical works of the western world.
Relational Storytelling
I see the creative process as the collective discovery of an idea and, as such, emphasize the importance of collaboration, community, and communication in projects I work on. To me, the meta-narrative which the creatives experience through working on a project is just as important as the project itself.
A Tone of “Grave Whimsy”
Throughout human history, fantastical stories which deal both in lighthearted whimsy and heartbreaking gravity have captivated the human imagination. From the ornate and grave myths of Ovid to the wonderful - and at times dark - whimsy of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter, the stories which layer the everyday with an illuminating coat of subjectivity and fantasy have served to richly and incisively express what it means to be human. It is this tradition of storytelling I seek to participate in.
