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Screenwriting: From the TrenchesMake People Feel Something!Rob & Kay invite one of Kay’s screenwriting mentors and overall lovely human being, Andrew Guerdat, to discuss his career and new YouTube series, THE GO DRAFT.
This Week’s Resource:
ANDY’S YOUTUBE SERIES:
THE GO DRAFT! Andy’s series is ongoing, but there are 6 episodes up already. Go watch!
Also we're happy to partner with Fade In while the Dasher experiment is ongoing! Remember that if Rob finishes the first draft of his novel then they will be providing two copies of their screenwriting program to give away to you love...2024-01-301h 18Screenwriting: From the TrenchesThe Art of the Action Line!Rob & Kay get all nerdy n' gritty talmbout dem action lines. Y'all not gon' wanna miss this one as they finna leave no screenwriting stone unturned. Get it!
This Week’s Resource:
We’ve said this before, but we are not the only voices on the subject of screenwriting, so we thought maybe you could use this podcast as a jumping off point to investigate the subject further. And as such, Kay and Rob have come up with a medley of YouTube videos on the subject from the likes of Jay Carver, John August and Film...2024-01-231h 29Screenwriting: From the TrenchesSo… You Want to Write a Screenplay?Rob & Kay are writing New Things™. You might be writing new things. You want want to write a New Thing™ for the first time. If so, this episode is for you, where Rob & Kay discuss how to put yourself in the Mental Palace from whence you shall write a (the) script.
This Week’s Resource:
Simple. Film Courage’s Compilation Video: 10 Ways to Come Up With Movie Ideas. Simple. Nuff said.
Notes From the Episode:
Zack's Original Instagram video (for our Twitter Drama Bumper)
Zack's New Staffing Video, "My Name is Zack"
Maureen Ryan's book, "Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood"
Disney caught using creepy AI extras in new movie "Prom Pact"
Nathan Graham Davi...2023-10-171h 24Screenwriting: From the TrenchesWriting Queer and Minority Characters in 2023!Rob & Kay have BEEF. This extra-large episode covers a potentially sensitive topic. The treatment of minority & queer characters in your screenplays -- avoiding tropes and what to consider when writing outside your experience. They also name some great, current, examples of shows getting diversity, sensitivity and inclusion right, and shed light on they refer to as "jumping cat" clichés.
Our Weekly Resource:
Kay found a list of Diversity tests, from WeScreenplay, which you can apply to your script to make sure you are being inclusive.
Notes From the Episode:
Zack's Original Instagram video (for our Twitter D...2023-10-101h 43Screenwriting: From the TrenchesHow to Land Act Three!Rob & Kay have talked Acts 1 & 2 and now wish to complete the trilogy by talking about how to land act 3! They discuss the old adage "If you have act three problems, you have act one problems..." (truth!), while taking you through the screenwriting math you need to have followed to have things add up in your final act. They also talk about the dreaded FOURTH ACT (don't you dare do this!), and talk about even as you are paying off everything, you need end memorably.
Our Weekly Resource:
Just like with Act 2, we’re...2023-10-031h 10Screenwriting: From the TrenchesIs Your Script Ready? (OUR CENTENNIAL!)100 EPISODES!
Rob & Kay have defied Vegas odds and have made it to episode 100, in which they wax poetic on the subject of "Is Your Script Ready?" Ready for what? To be sent to producers/managers/agents -- but first it's time to take a long, hard look at your script and see how it holds up against a checklist that Rob & Kay breakdown for you listeners. Thank you so much for sticking with us for 100 episodes, it really means a ton. And nothing would us happier than to make it another 100 (if not longer).
Our Weekly Resource:
This week we have TWO Resources, the first of which is the C...2023-09-121h 20Screenwriting: From the TrenchesHow to Turn Your Screenplay into IP!This week Rob and Kay interview Mario O. Moreno, screenwriter, novelist, and tagger to discuss how to potentially adapt your screenplay into a novel (or why you should consider doing so).
Our Weekly Resource:
Check out Mario’s book on Amazon to support a fellow writer.
Notes From the Episode:
Zack's Original Instagram video (for our Twitter Drama Bumper)
Maureen Ryan's book, "Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood"
Streaming is benefitting from network shows like SUITS to keep their audiences entertained.
Publicists want SAG to make concessions about actors doing promotional work.
Sara Silverman has come out and called actors who are working in Indie Interm A...2023-08-011h 17
Prepare the Way InternationalSchool of Discipleship - "The Gifts of the Holy Spirit" - Pastor Rob Winters - Wednesday, July 19th, 2023School of Discipleship - "The Gifts of the Holy Spirit" - Pastor Rob Winters - Wednesday, July 19th, 20232023-07-311h 07
Prepare the Way InternationalSchool of Discipleship: "The Gifts of the Holy Spirit", Pastor Rob Winters Wednesday, July 26th 2023School of Discipleship: "The Gifts of the Holy Spirit", Pastor Rob Winters Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
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Prepare the Way InternationalSchool of Discipleship "The Gifts of the Holy Spirit" - Pastor Rob Winters - Wednesday, July 12, 2023School of Discipleship "The Gifts of the Holy Spirit" - Pastor Rob Winters - Wednesday, July 12, 20232023-07-1858 min
Prepare the Way International"The Seven Pillars of Wisdom - Keys to Building and Enduring House" Pastor Rob Winters 07/16/2023"The Seven Pillars of Wisdom - Keys to Building and Enduring House" Pastor Rob Winters Sunday, July 16th, 20232023-07-1851 min
Prepare the Way International"Pass the Baton - Finish Your Race with Grace" Pastor Rob Winters 07/09/2023"Pass the Baton - Finish Your Race with Grace" Pastor Rob Winters 07/09/20232023-07-1049 min
Prepare the Way InternationalSchool of Discipleship : "The Gifts of the Holy Spirit" Pastor Rob Winters Wednesday, July 5th,2023School of Discipleship : "The Gifts of the Holy Spirit" Pastor Rob Winters Wednesday, July 5th,20232023-07-101h 36
Prepare the Way International"Called, Chosen & Faithful - Triune Keys to Fulfilling God's Plan" Pastor Rob Winters 07/02/2023"Called, Chosen & Faithful - Triune Keys to Fulfilling God's Plan" Pastor Rob Winters 07/02/20232023-07-1046 min
Prepare the Way International"Get Wisdom - It's the Principal Thing" - Plumbline Glory School of the Bible - Pastor Rob Winters - Wednesday, June 28, 2023"Get Wisdom - It's the Principal Thing" - Plumbline Glory School of the Bible - Pastor Rob Winters - Wednesday, June 28, 20232023-07-101h 26
Prepare the Way International"Glory School Of The Spirit": Fire by Night, Pastors Rob and Kay Winters, June 21,2023"Glory School Of The Spirit": Fire by Night, Pastors Rob and Kay Winters, June 21,20232023-06-282h 00
Prepare the Way International"The Fear of the Lord - Discover the Key to Heavenly Treasure" Pastor Rob Winters 06/25/2023"The Fear of the Lord - Discover the Key to Heavenly Treasure" Pastor Rob Winters 06/25/20232023-06-2845 min
Prepare the Way International"The Spirit of Counsel & Might" Pastor Rob Winters 06/18/2023"The Spirit of Counsel & Might" Pastor Rob Winters 06/18/20232023-06-1947 min
Prepare the Way International"The Revealing of the Sons of God" Pastor Rob Winters 06/11/2023"The Revealing of the Sons of God" Pastor Rob Winters 06/11/20232023-06-1937 min
Prepare the Way InternationalAwakening School of Prayer - Pastors Rob & Kay Winters - June 7, 2023Awakening School of Prayer - Pastors Rob & Kay Winters - June 7, 20232023-06-1931 min
Prepare the Way International"Vessels for Honor - Heart Preparations for Spiritual Awakening" Pastor Rob Winters 06/04/2023"Vessels for Honor - Heart Preparations for Spiritual Awakening" Pastor Rob Winters 06/04/20232023-06-1957 min
Prepare the Way International"You Shall Receive Power - Experience the Promise of Pentecost" Rob Winters 05/28/2023"You Shall Receive Power - Experience the Promise of Pentecost" Rob Winters 05/28/20232023-06-1339 min
Prepare the Way International"He Has Sent Me to Heal the Brokenhearted" Pastor Rob Winters 05/21/2023"He Has Sent Me to Heal the Brokenhearted" Pastor Rob Winters 05/21/2023
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Prepare the Way International"THE SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD" - Pastor ROB WINTERS - Wednesday, May 17th, 2023"THE SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD" - Pastor ROB WINTERS - Wednesday, May 17th, 2023
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Prepare the Way International"You Shall be My Sons & Daughters" Pastor Rob Winters 05/14/2023
"You Shall be My Sons & Daughters" Pastor Rob Winters 05/14/2023
2023-06-131h 12Screenwriting: From the TrenchesThe Perils in Writing Act Two!Act Two is essentially the entire movie. Rob and Kay break down how to keep it moving, how to setup while you're paying off and go in deep on the dreaded MIDPOINT (scary!)
Our Weekly Resource:
You’ve got homework this week. As Professor Tuxford and her Partner-in-Podcasting have concocted a YouTube Playlist of videos on the subject of a second act. As we’ve stated again (and again) in this podcast, the second act of your movie, *is* the movie, so the more information you have informing your choices as a writer – at least in terms of character...2023-06-061h 12
Prepare the Way International"Turning the Hearts of Fathers to Children" Pastor Rob Winters 05/07/2023
"Turning the Hearts of Fathers to Children" Pastor Rob Winters 05/07/2023
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Prepare the Way International"Awakening School of Prayer": Pastors ROB & KAY WINTERS - Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023
"Awakening School of Prayer" - Pastors ROB & KAY WINTERS - Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023
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Prepare the Way International"Gold Refined in the Fire": Secrets to Stirring Spiritual Hunger, Pastor Rob Winters Sunday, April 30th"Gold Refined in the Fire": Secrets to Stirring Spiritual Hunger, Pastor Rob Winters Sunday, April 30th 2023-06-061h 29
Prepare the Way International"FIRE BY NIGHT" Glory School of the Spirit Pastors Rob & Kay Winters, April 19th, 2023"FIRE BY NIGHT": Glory School of the Spirit
Pastors Rob & Kay Winters
2023-05-2849 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesWriting Sex Scenes!Nuisance or necessary? Everyone has their opinions. Rob & Kay give you theirs on how to write them, why we need them, and which are their favorites.
Our Weekly Resource:
This week’s resource is…subtext, specifically a video from StudioBinder on YouTube as they talk about, not only the different types of subtlety, but when to employ it, how actors play what’s on the page, and also various examples of each in terms of how to execute it in your screenplay.
Notes From the Episode:
Zack's Original Instagram video (for our Twitter Drama Bumper)
Organ Tra...2023-04-1852 min
Prepare the Way International"Strategic-Level Spiritual Warfare": Pastor Rob Winters - Wednesday, April 12th, 2023"Strategic-Level Spiritual Warfare": Pastor Rob Winters - Wednesday, April 12th, 2023
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Prepare the Way International"GOT JESUS?" Receive the Gift of Eternal Life Pastor Rob Winters Sunday, April 9th"GOT JESUS?":Receive the Gift of Eternal Life- Pastor Rob Winters Sunday, April 9th , 2023
RESURRECTION SUNDAY
Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen!
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Prepare the Way International"DRAWING NEAR" : Pursuing a Life of Intimacy with God - Pastor Rob Winters Sunday, April 2nd, 2023"DRAWING NEAR" : Pursuing a Life of Intimacy with God - Pastor Rob Winters Sunday, April 2nd, 2023
For those who cannot attend in person, watch via FaceBook Live or YouTube Live:
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Prepare the Way International"The Doctrine of Baptisms" Plumbline School of the Bible Pastor Rob Winters Wednesday, March 15th 2023"The Doctrine of Baptisms" Plumbline School of the Bible Pastor Rob Winters Wednesday, March 15th 20232023-03-311h 53
Prepare the Way International"Unmasking the Spider Woman" Pastor Rob Winters Sunday, March 19th"Unmasking the Spider Woman" Pastor Rob Winters Sunday, March 19th
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Prepare the Way International"FIRE BY NIGHT" Glory School of the Spirit - Pastors Rob & Kay Winters - March 29th, 2023
"FIRE BY NIGHT" Glory School of the Spirit - Pastors Rob & Kay Winters - March 29th, 2023
2023-03-311h 29Screenwriting: From the TrenchesWhat Does a Screenwriter Do?A question for the ages, Rob & Kay, after being mired in the actions of actors, the industry and our fellow brethren this week, attempt to answer and come up with a pretty decent episode.
Our Weekly Resource: The Charlie Kaufman Speech.
Notes From the Episode:
Zack's Original Instagram video (for our Twitter Drama Bumper)
Jenna Ortega Changed Lines in 'Wednesday' Scripts
Rob's "You're Making a Movie" video
Rob's YouTube Channel
Cinema Challenge Series, Round 1 ("How to Make a Movie for $1000")
Zack's Twitter
Kay's Twitter
Rob's T...2023-03-141h 00
Prepare the Way International"I Saw Heaven Opened & Behold a White Horse" Pastor Rob Winters 03/12/2023"I Saw Heaven Opened & Behold a White Horse" Pastor Rob Winters 03/12/20232023-03-132h 11Screenwriting: From the TrenchesAdapting IP for Film & TV!Kay and Rob discuss the hottest thing in our industry, Adaptations. Whether it's a book, news article, or something in the public domain, we've got you covered on the steps that you need to take, what kind of material is available to Joe/Jane Screenwriter, and what you should look out for when adapting IP.
Our Weekly Resource: Friend of the Show, Danny Manus, has a great article on Script Mag for Adaptations that is a great addendum to this episode.
Notes From the Episode:
Zack's Original Instagram video (for our Twitter Drama Bumper) 2023-03-071h 02
Prepare the Way International"Heart Preparations for an Awakening" Pastor Rob Winters 03/05/2023"Heart Preparations for an Awakening" Pastor Rob Winters 03/05/20232023-03-062h 09
Prepare the Way InternationalGIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN! - Receive the Inheritance of Caleb - Pastor Rob Winters Feb 20th, 2023GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN! - Receive the Inheritance of Caleb - Pastor Rob Winters Feb 20th, 2023
PROPHECY / HEALING / MIRACLES: Expect to be transformed, healed, empowered, enlightened, and set free in an atmosphere of glorious prophetic ministry, healing, signs, wonders and miracles2023-02-202h 01
Prepare the Way InternationalAwakening School of Prayer - Pastors Rob & Kay Winter, February 8th 2023Awakening School of Prayer - Pastors Rob & Kay Winter, February 8th 2023
Isaiah 59:19 “So they shall fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy comes in like a flood the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.”2023-02-181h 48
Prepare the Way International"FIRE BY NIGHT" Glory School of the Spirit Pastors Rob & Kay Winters, February 15th, 2023"FIRE BY NIGHT" Glory School of the Spirit Pastors Rob & Kay Winters, February 15th, 2023
INDOCTRINATION & DEMONSTRATION of SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Come prepared to encounter the presence and glory of the Lord, as we seek His face in the secret place. . Expect to be transformed, healed, empowered, enlightened, and set free!2023-02-171h 12
Prepare the Way International"DREAM AGAIN!" Recover the Blueprint & Remove the Barriers - Pastor Rob Winters, February 12th, 2023"DREAM AGAIN!" Recover the Blueprint & Remove the Barriers - Pastor Rob Winters, February 12th, 2023
Psalm 126:1 "When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream."2023-02-171h 46
Prepare the Way International"Behold my Glory - Fulfilling the One Hope of Your Calling" - Pastor Rob Winters 02/05/2023"Behold my Glory - Fulfilling the One Hope of Your Calling" - Pastor Rob Winters 02/05/2023
PROPHECY / HEALING / MIRACLES: Expect to be transformed, healed, empowered, enlightened, and set free in an atmosphere of glorious prophetic ministry, healing, signs, wonders and miracles.2023-02-172h 03
Prepare the Way International"The Doctrine of Laying on of hands" Pastor Rob Winters - February 1st, 2023"The Doctrine of Laying on of hands" Pastor Rob Winters - February 1st, 2023
Mark 16: 17-18 "And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."2023-02-171h 48
Prepare the Way International"Fire By Night" Glory School of the Spirit- Pastors Rob and Kay Winters Jan 25th, 2023"Fire By Night" Glory School of the Spirit- Pastors Rob and Kay Winters Jan 25th, 2023
Come expecting an outpouring of the glory of God including divine healing, miracles, and prophetic ministry2023-02-171h 22
Prepare the Way InternationalFIGHT the GOOD FIGHT of FAITH - Pastor Rob Winters Jan 8th, 2023FIGHT the GOOD FIGHT of FAITH - Pastor Rob Winters Jan 8th, 2023
1 Timothy 6:12 "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses."2023-01-231h 54
Prepare the Way International"Cut to the Heart - Applying the Redeeming Blood of the Lamb" - Pastor Rob Winters 01/22/2023"Cut to the Heart - Applying the Redeeming Blood of the Lamb" - Pastor Rob Winters 01/22/2023
PROPHECY / HEALING / MIRACLES: Expect to be transformed, healed, empowered, enlightened, and set free in an atmosphere of glorious prophetic ministry, healing, signs, wonders and miracles.2023-01-231h 59
Prepare the Way InternationalFire By Night: Glory School of the Spirit - Rob Radosti Jan 11, 2023Rob Radosti is a missionary, church planter, author, and prophetic reformer who passionately preaches the word of God's grace with signs and wonders following. Founder of Radosti Global (https//radosti.global/) and the Church14 community, Rob operates in the prophetic and ministers in the power of the Holy Spirit!2023-01-202h 34Screenwriting: From the TrenchesAdapting The Last of Us!This week Rob and Kay are talking adaptation, specifically via The Last of Us since Rob has played the video game and Kay has not. We also talk, in our Twitter drama segment, the backlash surrounding the Scooby-Doo prequel cartoon Velma, and how imminent a Writer's Strike could be do the current practices of the studios.
Our Weekly Resource: The Last of Us companion podcast. If you want to hear what it was like to adapt one masterpiece into another check out HBO’s official podcast for the show where host Troy Baker (who plays Joel in th...2023-01-1759 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesSexy Worldbuilding!This week Rob and Kay talk Christmas get into the topic of (sexy) Worldbuilding and how it's not just for the Star Wars's and the Avatars of the world, but even your average dramas and comedies, etc. And how you can do the leg work so that your movie doesn't feel thin.
Our Weekly Resource: The Art of World Building - Immersive Screenwriting with Margaret Kerrison from (the great) Indie Film Hustle, under their Bulletproof Screenwriting banner, we love to give out free resources and this video is great if you're looking to continue down the rabbit...2023-01-101h 10
Prepare the Way InternationalPREPARE THE WAY SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP: Awakening School of Prayer- Pastors Rob and Kay Winters - Jan 4th, 2023Awakening School of Prayer: Pastors Rob and Kay Winters - Jan 4th, 2023
Isaiah 58:6 "Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?"
Isaiah 56:7 "Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on My altar; For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations."
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Prepare the Way InternationalFire By NIGHT: Glory School of the Spirit - Pastors Rob and Kay Winters Dec 28th, 2022Fire By NIGHT: Glory School of the Spirit - Pastors Rob and Kay Winters Dec 28th, 2022
INDOCTRINATION & DEMONSTRATION of SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Come expecting an awesome time of praise and worship, followed by indoctrination and demonstration of the gifts of the Holy Spirt.2023-01-0358 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesChristmas Movies!This week Rob (who has a cold) and Kay talk Christmas movies and what we can take away from them as screenwriters as well as taking on the controversy of what constitutes a Christmas movie, aka The Die Hard Conundrum.
Our Weekly Resource: CIRCLE OF CONFUSION WRITER DISCOVERY FELLOWSHIP While Rob is loathe to recommend contests/gatekeepers of any kind, this is a free thing where you can submit your pilot script to potentially carve an avenue to which to find eyes or just see what state your pilot is in. The deadline is January 6th, so...2022-12-271h 18Screenwriting: From the TrenchesRewriting!It seems odd that it's taken us 65 episodes to do one on the subject of rewriting, but here we are. Rob and Kay discuss not only the two types of rewriting (queryable vs note driven), but give out tips and tricks on how to develop a proper system that will yield you a bulletproof screenplay. Spoiler alert: it'll take you at least three drafts (and they tell you why).
Our Weekly Resource: This week’s Resource: Grammerly! Rewriting is not only about potentially making different choices to your structure or characters, but also a chance to go ba...2022-12-201h 19
Prepare the Way InternationalBuild Raise Foundations & Repair the Breach Pastor Rob Winters Dec 18 2022Come expecting an insightful, revelatory, prophetic message from Pastor Rob Winters.2022-12-2046 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesAct One Musts!Rob asks Kay to don her Professor Fedora as they discuss THE MUSTS OF ACT ONE. Characters, introductions and inciting incidents -- oh my! There's also some back and forth about certain trolls being back on Twitter, Patty Jenkins talking about character arcs, and Rob is super jealous of Mike Flannigan, but that's just how we do.
Our Weekly Resource: The Binging with Babish Youtube Channel has a paperback cookbook “Eat What You Watch: A Cookbook for Movie Lovers”
LINK to register for the "How to Make a Movie for $1000" Virtual Workshop!
Notes From...2022-12-131h 18
Prepare the Way InternationalAwakening School of Prayer - Pastor Rob Winters - Dec 7th, 2022Awakening School of Prayer - Pastor Rob Winters - Dec 7th, 2022
We will be laboring in intercession to spread the Arizona Awakening throughout our State.
James 5:16 " The Effective, fervent, prayer of a righteous man avails much.2022-12-101h 04Screenwriting: From the TrenchesPantsing!In Episode 55, we discussed outlining, which is how Kay Tuxford likes to start. But here in part two? Rob teaches us how to write from the seat of the Pants.
Our Weekly Resource: The Moleskine Volant Journals. These are Rob's best friends for making sure that they capture his thoughts as they fall out of his head. They come in pocket (index card sized) and longer-pocket sizes, so that’s where he keeps them, just, in a back pocket, to pull out & use on rough sketches of scenes, sometimes just dialogue snippets, that may not have an im...2022-12-0654 min
Prepare the Way InternationalGLORY SCHOOL OF THE SPIRITY: Fire By Night- Pastor Rob and Kay Winters Dec 1st, 2022Indoctrination & Demonstration of Spiritual Gifts.2022-12-021h 21Screenwriting: From the TrenchesThe Microbudget Series! (Episode V)In support of Microbudget Filmmaking, Rob and Kay have started a new series where they both spotlight a film & the filmmakers in order to glean all the golden goodness for those of us in the trenches trying to make Marvels out of A24's.
Rob & Kay are back! After a few weeks of irregular guest hosting, our Dynamic Duo returns with not only their usual sass, but also a Returning Guest! Paige Feldman, author, writer/director, and YouTuber, becomes the show's first, stopping in to talk about her new indie TV series, Interrobang, as well as all...2022-11-0851 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesThe Microbudget Series! (Episode Four)In support of Microbudget Filmmaking, Rob and Kay have started a new series where they both spotlight a film & the filmmakers in order to glean all the golden goodness for those of us in the trenches trying to make Marvels out of A24's.
This week, Kay was MIA (again!) so Rob sat down with Adam Mervis (writer/director) and Mark Stolaroff (producer), of the film, The Last Days of Capitalism. We also -- like we do -- got into the various Twitter dust ups -- WE SEE FTW(!) -- and got into tea over everyone's favorite c...2022-10-181h 19Screenwriting: From the TrenchesOutlining!Kay Tuxford and Rob are diametrically opposed as to how they come by writing their scripts, so, they decided to do full episodes on the methods to their madness to explain their processes and ultimately learn from each other...so you can too, listener. This is part one.
Our Weekly Resource: Index Cards! You can buy them at any office supply store for a few dollars and they are perfect for building and viewing an outline. Great to lay out on a table in front of you while you are building a story or if you love...2022-10-1154 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesDebunking Screenwriter Myths!"Is my screenplay going to earn me a million dollars?" Anything is possible, but Rob & Kay are back this week to expel these frequent myths and demons from screenwriter discourse. Among the things discussed, how to break the rules by Tarantino, do you have to live in LA to be a screenwriter, and the ever popular "Should I bold my slug lines?" (ugh). Amongst the screenwriting drama, we discuss the follies of AFF, the potential mileage of putting your screenplay on The Black List, and how horror specs are popular (who knew?).
Our Weekly Resource: Adventures in...2022-10-0457 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesThe Microbudget Series! (Episode Three)In support of Microbudget Filmmaking, Rob and Kay have started a new series where they both spotlight a film & the filmmakers in order to glean all the golden goodness for those of us in the trenches trying to make Marvels out of A24's.
This week, Kay was MIA so Rob sat down with Jay Thornton (of The Thornton Bros) and (R) Michael Gull, the writer/director and lead actor, respectively, on the new film, Cactus Jack. The film tells the story of a documentary filmmaker who becomes first a witness to a murder by, then becoming...2022-09-2757 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesA Talk About Dialog(ue)!CRAFT EPISODE! Rob and Kay get on the mic to have "A Talk About Dialog" (see what we did there?) First about how to spell it, then about how it should be done in your screenplays. We also talk about how Hollywood doesn't -- apparently -- know how to market Viola Davis as a badass, the scientific facts surrounding melanin in (Little) Mermaids, and how a Twitter battle almost brewed into literal fisticuffs. Y'all know how we do!
Our Weekly Resource: Google screenplay dialog and you’ll get a ton of stuff, but this week’s resource from...2022-09-2056 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesThe Microbudget Series! (Episode Two)In support of Microbudget Filmmaking, Rob and Kay have started a new series where they both spotlight a film & filmmaker in order to glean all the golden goodness for those of us in the trenches trying to make Marvels out of A24's, and our second episode features the co-writers (and director and producer) of the still-in-production indie, Anna Key, Amanda Megan and Matt Anderson, whom Rob recently worked with.
This week’s Resource: Filmic Pro. They may be moving toward a subscription based system soon, so word on the street is, if you’re under the old...2022-09-061h 14Screenwriting: From the TrenchesOperating Outside of Hollywood!This week we’re discussing #NoHollywood or the questioning of future productions done outside the Hollywood system and to help us with that we have the writer and director of one of Rob’s favorite new movies, 18 & 1/2, Dan Mirvish!
We've also got a new Screenwriting Twitter bumper/theme song care of Zack Morrison!
Our Weekly Resource: The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking, a book that our guest wrote, is in its second edition over on Amazon, We haven’t read it yet, but Kay and Rob have just bought it on Audible so they will b...2022-08-301h 24Screenwriting: From the TrenchesThe Microbudget Series! (Episode One)In support of Microbudget Filmmaking, Rob and Kay have started a new series where they both spotlight a film & filmmaker in order to glean all the golden goodness for those of us in the trenches trying to make Marvels out of A24's, starting with Rob Schulbaum and his film, "The Wrong Todd".
Our Weekly Resource: "The Wrong Todd" on Amazon Prime. We’ve said it before (and we’ll probably say it again. If "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once" is the low-budget "Multiverse of Madness", then "The Wrong Todd" is the microbudget "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once...2022-08-231h 04Screenwriting: From the TrenchesAre Festivals Worth It?!As AFF (and others) loom in the Fall Festival Festivities, Rob and Kay discuss "Are festivals worth it?" (for writers) as, post-pandemic, we move away from online-only and back to in-person activities.
Our Weekly Resource: Moviemaker's 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee is mostly compiled by Film Freeway (whose business model is built on getting you to submit to festivals, so take it with a grain of salt), but at least it'll get you a place to start.
Rob's YouTube Channel
How to Make a Movie for $1000
Kay's Twitter
Rob's Twitter
Ema...2022-08-161h 09Screenwriting: From the TrenchesYou Can Still Be Original! (Part One?)There are folks out there within the screenwriting community who seem to believe that you can't be original with your writing. Luckily, Rob and Kay are here to take umbrage!
Our Weekly Resource: Stephanie Palmer’s "Good in A Room". Pitching and putting yourself out there can be hard and you can feel anxious and awkward. Despite the natural urge to run and hide in a sock drawer when the time comes, it’s better to put yourself out there and get some practice in. That, unfortunately, is the only cure and Palmer has some great tips.
2022-08-021h 13Screenwriting: From the TrenchesThe One I Love! (Deep Dive)For their first screenwriting DEEP DIVE, Kay and Rob have chosen their personal, sterling example of one location ingenuity, "The One I Love" starring Elizabeth Moss, Mark Duplass and Tony Dan -- sorry Danson, Ted Danson. Kay and Rob manage to extoll the virtues of this brilliant film with NO SPOILERS (mostly), so feel free to listen and then watch the movie to see what they see. In fact, you probably should.
Our Weekly Resource: "The One I love" (of course), which, is currently streaming on HBOMax, WHICH, as we discuss in the episode, now has *the...2022-07-2652 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesShorts VS FeaturesThis week Kay and Rob are talking about the sun to our moons, the yins to our yangs -- writing short films vs feature films.
Our Weekly Resource: Kay and Rob believe that one should always consider themselves to be a student of film (even after your degree). Andf to this, there are many teachers out there (in various media), from Alex Ferrari, Ryan Connolly, and Robert Rodriguez, to even youtubers like Sara Dietschy, or Peter Mckinnon. This week’s resource is a mixture of both. Kent Lamm and his channel, Standard Story Company, have a wide va...2022-07-191h 13
Screenwriting: From the TrenchesThe Ballad of Billy Karate! Or, Elevengence! (if you like)This week Kay and Rob talk about the industry whirlwind that surrounded the script "Billy Karate”, to that end, we have the writer of that script, novelist, screenwriter and podcaster, Robert Brockway, who also recently got representation at Entertainment 360. We also talk the internet thirst trapping Ryan Gosling (again) as Ken in Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, how Rod Serling was woke before woke was technically legal, and discuss -- at length -- our theories about what that woman did to that freaking elephant in India.
This is possibly the funniest episode of the podcast that we've done. Bl...2022-06-211h 00Screenwriting: From the TrenchesTo Consult or Not to Consult?This week Kay and Rob talk about screenwriting consultants - the good, the bad, the ugly. And to that end, we have a guest, Danny Manus who is the man behind No Bull Script Consulting– and has weathered many ebbs of flows of the industry and has lived to tell the tale. We also address scandals in script consulting, why Wonder Woman being a Queer Icon is NOT a big deal, why Rob and Danny have a shared love for, "The Forsaken", and spaces for LGBTQ screenwriters to get read by other LGBTQ folks (and allies). Happy Pride, everybody!...2022-06-071h 11Screenwriting: From the TrenchesWhat We Can Learn From Working With Actors!This week Kay and Rob talk about what lessons we can take about our writing that we can glean from working with actors. And to that end, we have a guest, Meg Cashel, who is the star of Kay and Rob's favorite new short, “It’s Been A While” while also discussing Twitter drama such as massive layoffs in the industry, the White Working Class Writer’s Guild Twitter account, and the She Hulk trailer.
Our Weekly Resource: Meg! Meg is in several shorts and things across the internet, please go and check them out below because Meg is a...2022-05-3158 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesScreenwriting Therapy Session #1This week Rob & Kay unload in the first (of what they hope will be many) Therapy Sessions on the show. During which they rant (and rave) over Elon Musk, Marvel Movies, the problem with having/getting Representation, how much it costs to go to the movies, indie film, why Rob hates soup, and of course, screenwriting (always screenwriting). We hope you can commiserate with us -- it's rough out there, folks. Sometimes you gotta vent.
Our Weekly Resource:
Youtube.com – seriously guys, we are so lucky to be living in a time where we can share ou...2022-05-031h 06Screenwriting: From the TrenchesLiving with a (Screen)Writer!Kay is out of town, so Rob asks his beautiful producing partner (and wife), Micha, to fill in this week, discussing -- among other things -- what it's like to live with Rob as a screenwriter, why she's NOT on social media, as well as the ills of the week: Netflix woes (who knew Stranger Things was $30M an episode?), and a (another) thread about "screenwriting rules" that set Twitter on fire.
Our Weekly Resource:
Trello.com -- if you're looking to get organized with your writing (in order to make things easier on both you...2022-04-2658 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesThinking in Microbudget-verse!Kay and Rob once again tackle writing microbudget screenwriting with various tips/tricks/rants. Because these budgets be shrinking outchere, beloved! And y'all need to be INFORMED.
Our Weekly Resource:
The Filmmaker’s Podcast, one of Rob's favorite podcasts/sources of inspiration, this episode features independent filmmaker (and future guest), Sonja O’Hara, who has one of the most inspiring stories out there for those of us who need that coal to keep the fire going, but without the artificial bullshit that sometimes comes with these podcast that gloss over the feckless nature of industry gatekeepers. Can’...2022-04-1955 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesWhat You’re Putting on the Page (And Why)Rob and Kay tackle the page in a craft episode about how to craft a compelling screenplay, line-by-line (and the reasons for doing so), and along the way discuss twitter drama such as loglines, The Slap, and writing for television.
Our Weekly Resource:
MeetUp.com Still one of the best places to find online and local screenwriting groups looking for members.
Notes From the Episode:
Tse Chun's thread on writing for television
Death Proof Screenplay
Michael Clayton Screenplay
Rob's YouTube Channel
How to Make a Movie for $1000
K...2022-04-051h 02Screenwriting: From the TrenchesManaging Expectations!Kay is back! And just in time for she and Rob to discuss Managing Expectations, Squid Games, the lies of indiefim (via meritocracy) and, of course, The Oscars.
Kay also coins the term, "Messy Bitch Draft".
Our Weekly Resource:
What I Do On The Page, a 41 page screenwriting manifesto (?) by Twitter dad, Javier Grillo-Marxuach, who is very much about managing expectations and screenwriters of all skill levels can learn something from these pages.
Notes From the Episode:
Chris Stuckman article on Deadline
Scott Leger's "Neither and Both" pilot
2022-03-2946 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesBurnoutThis week we are discussing burnout. Dear God we are so burned out.
Our Weekly Resource:
The Breaking Out of Breaking In Podcast. Their latest episode features a former guest and Kay’s co-writer on her feature film, ``The MisEducation of Bindu”, Prarthana Mohan, so that’s awesome. And no matter if you’re a screenwriter, indie filmmaker, or whatever flavor of storyteller you find yourself to be, Christina Raia and Bri Castellini are host to a hot cup of comfort for the soul. I don’t know them personally, but maybe we can do a podcast sw...2022-03-151h 10Screenwriting: From the TrenchesWriting Habits!Rob and Kay discuss the tips/tricks/devices that will keep you writing!
Our Weekly Resource:
The StoryClock Workbook, from Seth Worley. A cool kind of all-encompassing little thing to help facilitate your writing. Has a story clock, obviously, and also a place for notes, developments, research, ideas, etc. It’s like carrying around your story brain in a notebook, which, can be extremely helpful.
Notes From the Episode:
-- Our winners from the contest started in episode 20, @CoralAOTW wins a lifetime subscription to WriterDuet, while Bulgakov_MnM won the copy of Fade In...2022-03-081h 01Screenwriting: From the TrenchesWorking With Directors!Rob and Kay welcome Rod Blackhurst (Here Alone, Amanda Knox) to the podcast to talk about one of the primary jobs of screenwriters -- at least in feature films -- working with directors.
Our Weekly Resource:
It’s us! This is the last week we are running our screenwriting program contest where you can win a copy of Fade in or WriterDuet. All you have to do is listen to this episode, or episode 20, and tag Rob and Kay in a post on Twitter telling us which program you’d prefer. Or answer the question in the...2022-03-011h 05Screenwriting: From the TrenchesYou Should Be Making Stuff!Rob & Kay are reunited and talk about all the reasons that screenwriters should occasionally (or regularly) get out of their words and into the business of making them real...for the sake of their words🤔
Our Weekly Resource:
Film Riot. If you take our advice and begin to make things, you’ll need a guide and Film Riot, in their over 10 year presence online, has an episode for damn near just about ANYTHING when it comes to filmmaking/editing/screenwriting/cinematography/lighting/general filmmaking advice.
Their YouTube Channel
Their Podcast
Notes From the E...2022-02-221h 03Screenwriting: From the TrenchesScript Contests?Since Rob (as longtime listeners know), is no fan of contests, Kay grabbed Julia this week to this episode to put the Executive of Script Pipeline, Matt Misetch in the hot seat.
Our Weekly Resource:
Script Pipeline’s new Symposium series. It’s free and covers all sorts of writing topics. Can’t make a scheduled Symposium? They are recorded and download for free for all writers!
Notes From the Episode:
Kay Tuxford's articles on Pipeline Artists
Reddit Post "I spent 4,099.88 on 'The Hope Industry' (contests/coverage) last year! I suck!"
The Ti...2022-02-151h 08Screenwriting: From the TrenchesTales from the Set!This episode we sports a guest co-host (while Rob is off for his birthday), Julia White, who is also Kay Tuxford’s writing and producing partner, to the show. They talk tales from set – things Julia and Kay both learned as writers on set when their work was being filmed.
Our Weekly Resource:
The US Copyright Office - register your script or treatment for 30 years! Take that WGA registration! It costs a little bit more, but you’ll need it if you go into production anyway.
Julia's Twitter
Rob's YouTube Channel
How to Mak...2022-01-2558 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesListener Questions/Year in ReviewRob and Kay salute 2021 on the last day of the year by discussing some of the questions that have been sent to them by loyal listeners (like you) as well and having all the tangential conversations on "Don't Look Up!", that such an endeavor would ultimately inspire. Right in the middle, our duo get the news of Betty White's passing and pay tribute to her legend, as well.
Our Weekly Resource:
How to Write a Movie in 21 Days (free on Kindle Unlimited)
Stephen King's "On Writing"
Notes From the Episode:
Betty White O...2022-01-171h 05Screenwriting: From the TrenchesWriting Partnerships: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyThis episode we brings a guest, Julia White, who happens to be Kay Tuxford’s writing and producing partner, to the show. We discuss Writing Partnerships: how Kay and Julia met (and how to woo Kay), how they manage writing duties (in and out of Covid scenarios) and what both a good AND bad writing partnership looks like.
Our Weekly Resource:
Plotdash.com -- a free online virtual corkboard. Use the old school board techniques in an app you can take wherever you go!
Julia's Twitter
Rob's YouTube Channel
How to Make a M...2022-01-111h 05Screenwriting: From the TrenchesDecreasing Budget Without Decreasing Story (Part One)Kay is in New York this week and the next, so we will have guest hosts in her place, and this week’s guest host is Jeremy LaLonde, filmmaker, podcaster (Canadian). But as a guest host Jeremy is here to help with today’s topic/interview of sorts “ How to Decrease Budget Without Decreasing Story” with our other guest, Aleem Hossain, the writer/director/filmmaker behind the $30K sci-fi indie feature, "After We Leave", currently streaming on Amazon Prime and IMDbTV.
Our Weekly Resource:
Aleem's Interview with Film Courage
Notes From the Episode:
Rod Blac...2021-12-071h 14Screenwriting: From the TrenchesSave the Cat Writes for TV!Kay & Rob interview Jamie Nash about his book, the latest in the StC series, and talk writer's rooms, pitching, staffing, specs, broken compasses, and why the StC formula doesn't always fit the structure of a pilot.
Our Weekly Resources:
Jamie's Book -- Save the Cat Writes for TV
Jamie's Podcast -- Writers/Blockbusters
Notes From the Episode:
Aleem Hossain's No Film School Article
Wild Life Trailer
Ellen Sandler's TV Writer's Workbook
Jamie on Twitter
Rob's YouTube Channel
How to Make a Movie for $1000
Kay's Twitter2021-11-301h 00Screenwriting: From the TrenchesKeeping the Faith/Networking in a PandemicThis week Kay and Rob discuss tips and tricks for two different but related topics if you're out there pursuing the craft (and business) of screenwriting in the COVID hellscape that is 'Merica.
Our Weekly Resource:
Twitter -- If you're not on there, you should be!
Notes From the Episode:
Jim Cummings Interview
The Beta Test Trailer
Cathy Scorsese Interview
The Screenwriting Life Podcast
Rob's YouTube Channel
How to Make a Movie for $1000
Kay's Twitter
Rob's Twitter
Email us(!)2021-11-091h 13Screenwriting: From the TrenchesLow Budget Horror Writing (w/Jordan Miller)Rob & Kay sit down with award winning director Jordan Miller of the Camp Nightmare podcast to talk writing, Stephen King, Twitter drama, Jordan's latest (award winning) script, METH GATORS (along with who Nicholas Cage should play in the movie), and, of course, LOW-BUDGET HORROR for our very own #SpookySeason episode. Jordan and Rob are old friends (and frequent collaborators) and invite Kay into their friendship venn diagram(?). Truly, this is our best episode so far. Enjoy!
Our Weekly Resource:
Camp Nightmare -- Jordan's Podcast (truly worth checking out)
Notes From the Episode:
Jordan's...2021-11-021h 08Screenwriting: From the TrenchesWriting Inside Out vs Outside In (Part Two)TITLE FIGHT: OUTLINING vs PANTSING! With the Twitter Drama out of the way, Rob and Kay get down to business and discuss their writing habits and make a startling discovering. Afterward, Our Hosts discuss what they're watching this week, the Dave Chappelle controversy and give their resource of the week.
Our Weekly Resource:
The Popped App
Notes from the Episode:
Kay's Bindu Articles: Part One
Kay's Bindu Articles: Part Two
Rob's YouTube Channel
How to Make a Movie for $1000
Kay's Twitter
Rob's Twitter
Email us(!)2021-11-0252 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesWriting Inside Out vs Outside In (Part One)This Week Rob and Kay get into Outlining vs Pantsing, BUT, there were also various Twitter dramas that needed dealt with so got down into the digital mud.
Things from the episode:
IATSE Stories
Needle in a Timestack Trailer
Rob's Nemesis on Twitter
Rob's YouTube Channel
How to Make a Movie for $1000
Kay's Twitter
Rob's Twitter
Email us(!)2021-10-2644 minScreenwriting: From the TrenchesWriting By Hand!This week Kay and Rob discuss the benefits and advantages of writing the first draft of your screenplay by hand, as well as getting into umbrage about artist thievery, Shia LaBeouf, Squid Game, and Stephen King. It's an embarrassment of riches, really.
Our Weekly Resource: The Vomit draft(s) --
P.E. Robinson
Screenplify Vomit Draft
Screenplify Writing Notebook
Notes from the Episode:
Bad Art Friend
Shia LaBeouf Won the Wrong Mutha Fuckin' Screenwriting Competition
Rob's YouTube Channel
How to Make a Movie for $1000
Kay's Twitter2021-10-1256 min
Screenwriting: From the TrenchesThe THRESHOLD of WritingFrom the Bespectacled Mofo channel's Pandemic archives comes an interview that Rob & Kay did with Powell Robinson and Patrick Young for their film, Threshold (2020). In the interview, Rob and Kay get into the nitty gritty about iphone filmmaking, the frustrations of working in the industry, and, of course, WRITING, for low budgets and resource based filmmaking.
Find THRESHOLD
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T5PWWxsSic
On DVD/BluRay: https://www.arrowvideo.com/dvd/threshold/13187722.html
Powell’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/powellsundae
Powell’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/powell_robinson
P...2021-10-0555 min
Screenwriting: From the TrenchesWhy We Write!An introduction to the podcast and it's hosts. We discuss the delayed notifications of AFF placings in the screenwriting competition, the new iphone 13 and what that means for screenwriters, and what this podcast has in store for listeners down the road.
Our Weekly Resource: Wknd Read --
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weekend-read/id502725173
Rob's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BespectacledMofo
How to Make a Movie for $1000: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtTa9-TlvwU&list=PLOtQ8_lHXG0Bz-5T3PlQiaOaYD7kliS3F
Kay's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kay_t...2021-10-0557 min