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Pitch!Interview with Ed Horowitz - Pt 3 of 3Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz, in this last part of our trilogy. We discuss writing as we age, the things we let get in our way, the importance of words connecting with an audience, and the way rituals help establish your writing time (a la Stephen King creative mode). We hope you enjoy this last part of the trilogy and that it helps you with your writing project. You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesunOr our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Ed Horowitz @edhorwitz o...
2023-08-1047 min
Pitch!Interview with Ed Horowitz - Pt 2 of 3Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz. In this very special (we talked for two hours) part two of three Pitch! Episode, Angel puts himself on the chopping block with an idea (aka, a discussion about how to have faith), the importance of outlining for writing (outlining IS writing!), and the importance of an audience. Also, find out what Angel thinks is the best acting, what Leah thinks of Angel’s new idea, and what Ed thinks of collaboration and what happens when it works and works well. You can contact Leah on twitter @lea...
2023-08-0353 min
Pitch!Interview with Ed Horowitz - Pt 1 of 3Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz. In this very special (we talked for two hours) part one of three episode, we discuss what goes into a good pitch, the nature of the industry in 2007 versus now (both strike years), why branding can work, and how to make it serve you through character work. Stay tuned for parts two and three where we dive more into the nature of writing, the discipline of writing, and books to read to help your writing.You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun
2023-07-2737 min
Pitch!Leah and Angel Interview Eagle Smith - Pt 2Leah and Angel finish their conversation with Eagle Smith. Eagle elaborates on her thought process for the feature film she’s about to direct. She mentions having a following and IP as the crux of filmmaking. She discusses the Native American TV Writer’s Lab, how she got into it, and what she learned. She finishes her talk about being married to nothing else but the story and how that concept has made her the filmmaker she is today (AKA the importance of cutting your darlings). You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @onera...
2023-07-2028 min
Pitch!Leah and Angel Interview Eagle Smith - Pt 1Leah and Angel interview Indigenous filmmaker, Eagle Smith. She talks about the importance of putting in the work on short films. We dive into Hollywood’s portrayal of Natives, and how to work with what you have to make your film. You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesunOr our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Eagle Smith @eagle_eye_pizza on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcadeFor all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now...
2023-07-1342 min
Pitch!Franklin Leonard, Founder and CEO of the Black List, Pt 2Leah and Angel finish their talk with producer, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Black List Franklin Leonard.You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesunOr our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard and can check out his script website blcklst.com. For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:
https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help
https://mptf.com/about-us/
https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/
This lists several resources fo...
2023-07-0645 min
Pitch!Franklin Leonard, Founder and CEO of the Black ListLeah and Angel sit down for a chat with producer, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Black List Franklin Leonard. Franklin offers insight into how he came up with the Black List, what goes into a good pitch, and how the industry can change to more actively find screenwriters instead of the passive way it’s been handled in the past. You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesunOr our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard and can check out his script website blcklst.com. For all...
2023-06-2950 min
Pitch!Leah and Angel Interview Geoffrey Calhoun - Pt 2Second part of podcast switcheroo! Geoffrey answers Leah’s question: what three things should screenwriters be doing proactively? Leah gets on her "what it takes to be a writer" soapbox, and discusses the hard knocks writers have to take. Angel talks about the benefits of a visual timeline during the writing process. You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on Twitter @oneracingthesun. Or our podcast @PitchWriteFor all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:
https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i...
2023-06-2242 min
Pitch!Leah and Angel Interview Geoffrey CalhounPodcast switcheroo! Leah and Angel interview Geoffrey Calhoun, host of The Successful Screenwriter Podcast. Plus you can check out Geoffrey's interview of us coming up on his podcast. In our interview with Geoffrey, he talks about how he’s an accidental screenwriter, dyslexia, and the process of writing (building a story from concept, theme, character, and supporting character). We leave this one as a cliffhanger so stay tuned for the second part of Geoffrey’s interview. You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on Twitter @oneracingthesun. Or our podcast @PitchWriteFor all of those...
2023-06-1532 min
Pitch!Interview with Actor & Filmmaker Adam Sinclair, Part 2Leah and Angel finish their conversation with actor/filmmaker Adam Sinclair. Halfway through a bottle of wine, the trio discuss Adam’s Arc Flight Academy pitch (both the nonprofit and the docu-series), three bullet points for pitching, the importance of sizzle reels, and Brian DePalma’s advice to George Lucas on Star Wars. You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesunHere’s a link to Adam’s flight school: http://www.firsttakeaviation.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-0846 min
Pitch!Interview with Actor & Filmmaker Adam SinclairLeah and Angel talk with actor/filmmaker Adam Sinclair. We learn how Leah and Adam met on set and why Leah had to give him an expensive bottle of liquor. We also dive into Adam’s flight school, how he’s helping underprivileged youth become pilots, and how all of that ties into his next docu-series.Listen to ad-free versions of this podcast on your favorite podcasting platform by visiting https://pitch.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-0141 min
Pitch!Interview with Larry Laboe, Co-Founder of New Filmmakers LA. - Pt 2Leah and Angel finish their talk with the head of New Filmmakers Los Angeles, Larry Laboe. Laboe gives advice to new filmmakers for discovering what intention they can have going to a film festival, which contests are worthy of submissions, and the worst advice he ever received in regards to the film industry. They also delve into film financing, Amélie, and Leah’s director crush on Derek Cianfrance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-2525 min
Pitch!Interview with Larry Laboe, Co-Founder of New Filmmakers LA. - Pt 1Leah and Angel talk with Larry Laboe about his non-profit, New Filmmakers Los Angeles, a festival (and more) for highlighting new filmmakers. Larry gives advice on the importance of a game plan when you bring your short film to a festival. He talks about supporting new filmmakers, pitching techniques, securing distribution, and finding avenues of success through connection points in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-1844 min
Pitch!Interview with Bill Thompson, Executive Director of Young StorytellersLeah and Angel talk with Bill Thompson who heads up Young Storytellers (a non profit that Pitch Premium subscribers help support). We talk about how pitching for business intersects with creative pitching, how to inject your personal story into your pitch (and why that’s important), as well as how and why people connect to certain stories. Quote of the episode by Bill, “People pitch to people…I’m the best way to move somebody”.You can find Young Storytellers here: https://www.youngstorytellers.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic
2023-05-111h 12
Pitch!Liz Hannah, Award Winning Screenwriter - Pt 2Leah and Angel and Carrie finish up their interview with Liz Hannah. Liz gives advice on what makes a good pitch (e.g. how characters make the movie), the importance of music playlists when starting a new project, and her daily writing practice (fyi... vomit drafts have Liz Hannah’s approval). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-0450 min
Pitch!Liz Hannah - Award Winning Screenwriter & Producer - Pt 1Leah and Angel invite their friend Carrie Weisberg on the show to interview her good friend, Liz Hannah. We talk about Liz’s experience with her film, The Post, and having Steven Spielberg direct her first feature. So sit back, relax, eat some Milk Jar cookies and hopefully learn some cool pitching tips, stories, and advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-04-2756 min
Pitch!Audience Testing with Stephen Hornyak - Pt 2Stephen tells us more about audience testing: how it works, why it works, and how audience input shapes films. He compares films to poetry and Leah goes ga-ga. We also do a cerebral dive into artists’ egos, and why sending your script for notes to the right audience (horror scripts to horror peers) matters. Oh, and writer’s block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-04-2038 min
Pitch!Audience Testing with Stephen Hornyak - Pt 1Leah & Angel talk with their friend Stephen Hornyak. Stephen is a producer and actor who also tests films in front of audiences. Stephen discusses the process of audience testing, why it’s important for writers to think about their audience when they’re writing, and how audience testing changed the film “Get Out”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-04-1352 min
Pitch!Let's Talk about SuccessIn this insightful episode Leah & Angel talk about what success can mean. From achieving awards to just putting words on the damn page, we apply our different perspectives to cover the ups and perceived downs of being a writer in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-04-0652 min
Dissect That FilmInterview with Leah Saint Marie & Angel Daahoud MurphyWriter, director and podcast host Leah Saint Marie (Spoonful of Sugar, PITCH! Podcast) and actor, director and podcast host Angel Daahoud Murphy( PITCH! Podcast) join Brett to talk about the world of Indie film-making, what the hell is happening in SPOONFUL OF SUGAR and what their podcast PITCH! is all about.
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http://twitter.com/leahwelch19
https://instagram.com/leah.st.marie
https://imbd.com/leahsaintmarie
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https://twitter.com/oneracingthesun
Watch Spoonful of Sugar on SHUDDER.
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2023-04-031h 08
Pitch!Emmy-winning Filmmaker Dustin MorrowLeah & Angel discuss Dustin’s love and later collaboration with Kathleen Turner, and how he convinced the award-winning actress to write a book with him ("Kathleen Turner on Acting"). They also discuss grant writing, college, and tips on pitching with the Emmy-winning professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-3058 min
Pitch!Interview with Vanishing Angle’s Matt Miller and Natalie MetzgerLeah & Angel discuss independent filmmaking with indie heavy hitters, Matt Miller and Natalie Metzger of Vanishing Angle. We cover what to include in your pitch to an executive (e.g. “this is how you WON’T get fired from your job for helping us make our indie project”), why filmmaking is about the highest risk with the greatest (potential) reward, and how tenacity pays off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-231h 10
Pitch!TV, Research, and White Writers Writing Indigenous CharactersAngel and Leah get granular on TV shows that have influenced them as both audience members and writers. They discuss The English and white writers writing an indigenous character. Leah admits how many times she’s actually watched Parks & Rec. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-1635 min
Pitch!Interview with John Zaozirny, Literary Manager and president of feature film production at Bellevue ProductionsHosts Leah and Angel go deep with John Zaorzirny to get his take on whether screenwriting programs at universities are worth it, where he finds new talent, and how to query him (he gets very specific so pay close attention). We also discuss when a screenwriter needs a manager and what scripts currently pique his interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-0954 min
Pitch!Interview with Director/Writer/Producer Duo Mercedes Bryce Morgan and Katrina KudlickFriends and sometimes collaborators, Mercedes Bryce Morgan and Katrina Kudlick, join us to discuss their TIFF film, Fixation, repped by UTA, and their Shudder film (penned by Leah), Spoonful of Sugar. We discover Angel’s first rated R movie, Katrina’s philosophies on dream projects, Mercedes’ pitch advice, and what Leah would be if she weren’t a filmmaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-021h 19
Pitch!The One Where Leah Can’t Be the Covid OfficerAngel asks Leah about the upcoming movie she penned, Spoonful of Sugar, which is set to release on AMC’s Shudder, March 2nd. Leah asks Angel about being on assignment for a feature comedy script. Leah and Angel finish discussing their top ten movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-231h 03
Pitch!PITCH! PREMIUM PREVIEW - “The Killing Floor,” “ESC,” “Hammond”This is a special preview of our PREMIUM episode content. We listen to pitches from three screenwriters, including our hosts for this inaugural episode, and hear table reads of the first three pages of their scripts. This week's pitches include “The Killing Floor,” “ESC,” “Hammond”. Subscribe at pitch.supportingcast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-1530 min
Pitch!Why does this podcast exist?Leah and Angel discuss the impetus for PITCH!, or, what we’re calling, the Blcklst but for pitches. We then dive into how the podcast functions, what to expect, and how to submit your pitch to us (be it, feature script, novel, comic book, play, or TV pilot). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-1543 min
Pitch!Introducing Pitch! - A PromoAn introduction to our Pitch! podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-02-0801 min