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On The Page953. Your Creative Side-HustleFilmmaker Michelle Muldoon joins Pilar to talk about all of the ways your storytelling and creativity can be applied to other creative work that, in turn, helps fuel your script writing.
2025-09-1243 minOn The Page
On The Page953. Your Creative Side-HustleFilmmaker Michelle Muldoon joins Pilar to talk about all of the ways your storytelling and creativity can be applied to other creative work that, in turn, helps fuel your script writing.
2025-09-1243 minOn The Page
On The Page950. Loglining a Life (with Pilar's Dad)As she did with her mother, Pilar learns about her father through a series of "loglines" discussing the movie-worthy moments in his life.
2025-08-2253 minOn The Page
On The Page950. Loglining a Life (with Pilar's Dad)As she did with her mother, Pilar learns about her father through a series of "loglines" discussing the movie-worthy moments in his life.
2025-08-2253 minOn The Page
On The Page938. The Perfect SongPilar hijacks the Rock Solid Podcast listeners to curate a list of perfect songs from iconic movies.
2025-05-3056 minOn The Page
On The Page938. The Perfect SongPilar hijacks the Rock Solid Podcast listeners to curate a list of perfect songs from iconic movies.
2025-05-3056 minOn The Page
On The Page927. Writing Act ThreePilar takes a moment to talk about the themes, triggers and ah-hah moments that work to create a strong act three in a feature film. Surprise announcement at the end of the episode!
2025-03-1422 minOn The Page
On The Page927. Writing Act ThreePilar takes a moment to talk about the themes, triggers and ah-hah moments that work to create a strong act three in a feature film. Surprise announcement at the end of the episode!
2025-03-1422 minOn The Page
On The Page925. Oscar Talk 2025Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
2025-02-281h 51On The Page
On The Page925. Oscar Talk 2025Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
2025-02-281h 51On The Page
On The Page919. When Your Life Becomes a MoviePilar and her husband Pat describe how their real life story felt like a movie story as they evacuated Los Angeles during the wildfires.
2025-01-1728 minOn The Page
On The Page919. When Your Life Becomes a MoviePilar and her husband Pat describe how their real life story felt like a movie story as they evacuated Los Angeles during the wildfires.
2025-01-1728 minOn The Page
On The Page916. Logline Competition 2024: Part 2Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn't make the top fifteen lists for the 2024 Logline Contest.
2024-12-2838 minOn The Page
On The Page916. Logline Competition 2024: Part 2Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn't make the top fifteen lists for the 2024 Logline Contest.
2024-12-2838 minOn The Page
On The Page915. Logline Competition 2024Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners!
2024-12-271h 07On The Page
On The Page915. Logline Competition 2024Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners!
2024-12-271h 07On The Page
On The Page911. Announcement: 2024 Logline ContestIt's time for the annual On the Page logline competition!  Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
2024-12-0403 minOn The Page
On The Page911. Announcement: 2024 Logline ContestIt's time for the annual On the Page logline competition!  Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
2024-12-0403 minOn The Page
On The Page904. Talent Meets TeamworkScreenwriters Rafael Aguilo and Neal Thibedeau have written more than ten projects over the past four years and Pilar thinks they need their big break! Here they talk about their favorite projects and their style of collaboration.
2024-10-1838 minOn The Page
On The Page904. Talent Meets TeamworkScreenwriters Rafael Aguilo and Neal Thibedeau have written more than ten projects over the past four years and Pilar thinks they need their big break! Here they talk about their favorite projects and their style of collaboration.
2024-10-1838 minOn The Page
On The Page898. Your Aging SuperheroHow do you write a character over 50? By writing them as a superhero. From their secret lair to their Kryptonite, Pilar gives a tip-packed lesson in writing mature characters.
2024-09-0619 minOn The Page
On The Page898. Your Aging SuperheroHow do you write a character over 50? By writing them as a superhero. From their secret lair to their Kryptonite, Pilar gives a tip-packed lesson in writing mature characters.
2024-09-0619 minOn The Page
On The Page880. Story to ScriptFrom "safety nets" to "act three payoffs," Pilar goes solo to talk about what she's learning while working with writers Story to Script.
2024-05-0328 minOn The Page
On The Page880. Story to ScriptFrom "safety nets" to "act three payoffs," Pilar goes solo to talk about what she's learning while working with writers Story to Script.
2024-05-0328 minOn The Page
On The Page875. Announcement: 2024 Scene Direction ContestDid you write a prize-worthy piece of scene direction? Enter it in the On the Page Scene Direction Contest! Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
2024-03-3002 minOn The Page
On The Page875. Announcement: 2024 Scene Direction ContestDid you write a prize-worthy piece of scene direction? Enter it in the On the Page Scene Direction Contest! Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
2024-03-3002 minOn The Page
On The Page871. Writing Tips, Wrestling and Al PacinoWe're covering it all in this one: Six writing tips from Pilar's list, some talk of movies that got overlooked at the Oscars and a discussion of writer Sam Benjamin's new wrestling short film, Screwjob.
2024-03-081h 01On The Page
On The Page871. Writing Tips, Wrestling and Al PacinoWe're covering it all in this one: Six writing tips from Pilar's list, some talk of movies that got overlooked at the Oscars and a discussion of writer Sam Benjamin's new wrestling short film, Screwjob.
2024-03-081h 01On The Page
On The Page870. Oscar Talk 2024Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
2024-03-011h 42On The Page
On The Page870. Oscar Talk 2024Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
2024-03-011h 42On The Page
On The Page863. Proof of ConceptWriter/director Christy Stratton returns to the podcast to discuss her short film, The Runt (and to hear about Pilar's horror-movie Christmas.)
2024-01-1248 minOn The Page
On The Page863. Proof of ConceptWriter/director Christy Stratton returns to the podcast to discuss her short film, The Runt (and to hear about Pilar's horror-movie Christmas.)
2024-01-1248 minOn The Page
On The Page860. Logline Competition 2023: Part 2Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn't make the top fifteen lists for the 2023 Logline Contest.
2023-12-221h 11On The Page
On The Page860. Logline Competition 2023: Part 2Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn't make the top fifteen lists for the 2023 Logline Contest.
2023-12-221h 11On The Page
On The Page859. Logline Competition 2023Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners. Dimwitted extraterrestrials. Time-traveling teachers. Felons at birthday parties. Who will win?
2023-12-221h 25On The Page
On The Page859. Logline Competition 2023Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners. Dimwitted extraterrestrials. Time-traveling teachers. Felons at birthday parties. Who will win?
2023-12-221h 25On The Page
On The Page855. Announcement: 2023 Logline ContestReady to submit for the annual On the Page logline competition? Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
2023-11-2803 minOn The Page
On The Page855. Announcement: 2023 Logline ContestReady to submit for the annual On the Page logline competition? Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
2023-11-2803 minOn The Page
On The Page848. Hammer TimeWriter Nick Smith joins Pilar and her husband Pat Francis in a discussion about Hammer Films, the production company that made Dracula, The Curse of Frankenstein, The Mummy and much more! 
2023-10-1351 minOn The Page
On The Page848. Hammer TimeWriter Nick Smith joins Pilar and her husband Pat Francis in a discussion about Hammer Films, the production company that made Dracula, The Curse of Frankenstein, The Mummy and much more! 
2023-10-1351 minOn The Page
On The Page834. Independence DayPilar helps you "declare your independence" from a conventional screenwriting school of thought on outlining, branding, daily writing and more!
2023-07-0728 minOn The Page
On The Page834. Independence DayPilar helps you "declare your independence" from a conventional screenwriting school of thought on outlining, branding, daily writing and more!
2023-07-0728 minOn The Page
On The Page827. "Not All Teenagers Say Slay"For Mother's Day, Pilar's 18-year-old daughter Rita Dodson shares her thoughts and wisdom about on-screen content that portrays teenagers in accurate and interesting ways.
2023-05-1944 minOn The Page
On The Page827. "Not All Teenagers Say Slay"For Mother's Day, Pilar's 18-year-old daughter Rita Dodson shares her thoughts and wisdom about on-screen content that portrays teenagers in accurate and interesting ways.
2023-05-1944 minOn The Page
On The Page816. Announcement: 2023 Scene Direction ContestDid you write a prize-worthy piece of scene direction? Enter it in the On the Page Scene Direction Contest! Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
2023-03-0602 minOn The Page
On The Page816. Announcement: 2023 Scene Direction ContestDid you write a prize-worthy piece of scene direction? Enter it in the On the Page Scene Direction Contest! Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
2023-03-0602 minOn The Page
On The Page814. Oscar Talk 2023Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
2023-02-241h 33On The Page
On The Page814. Oscar Talk 2023Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
2023-02-241h 33On The Page
On The Page805. Logline Competition 2022: Part 2Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn't make the top fifteen lists for the 2022 Logline Contest.
2022-12-231h 12On The Page
On The Page805. Logline Competition 2022: Part 2Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn't make the top fifteen lists for the 2022 Logline Contest.
2022-12-231h 12On The Page
On The Page804. Logline Competition 2022Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners. It all comes down to a well-written sentence and a creative idea. Who will win?
2022-12-231h 31On The Page
On The Page804. Logline Competition 2022Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners. It all comes down to a well-written sentence and a creative idea. Who will win?
2022-12-231h 31On The Page
On The Page801. Announcement: 2022 Logline ContestReady to submit for the annual On the Page logline competition? Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
2022-12-0603 minOn The Page
On The Page801. Announcement: 2022 Logline ContestReady to submit for the annual On the Page logline competition? Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
2022-12-0603 minOn The Page
On The Page792. Playlist to PagePilar and her husband Pat brainstorm film and TV show premises inspired by song titles in Pat's playlist. A fun way to find your next script idea!
2022-10-0752 minOn The Page
On The Page792. Playlist to PagePilar and her husband Pat brainstorm film and TV show premises inspired by song titles in Pat's playlist. A fun way to find your next script idea!
2022-10-0752 minOn The Page
On The Page788. Pick's PicksPilar sits down with her 16 year old nephew, Eric Pick, to find out about the classic films he's watching as he embarks upon his journey to become a director and screenwriter. A worthy film list for any writer!
2022-09-091h 09On The Page
On The Page788. Pick's PicksPilar sits down with her 16 year old nephew, Eric Pick, to find out about the classic films he's watching as he embarks upon his journey to become a director and screenwriter. A worthy film list for any writer!
2022-09-091h 09On The Page
On The Page785. A Couple of Q's and a Bunch of A'sAn informal Q&A with two students from Pilar's class, Laura Weekes and Dale Hildebrand, resulted in an in-depth discussion about the pros and cons of independent filmmaking.
2022-08-1945 minOn The Page
On The Page785. A Couple of Q's and a Bunch of A'sAn informal Q&A with two students from Pilar's class, Laura Weekes and Dale Hildebrand, resulted in an in-depth discussion about the pros and cons of independent filmmaking.
2022-08-1945 minOn The Page
On The Page777. The Storytelling of D&DPilar's oldest child Ezra walks us through the structure and character rules of Dungeons and Dragons, emphasizing the ways in which it can work as a writing and brainstorming tool for non-D&D storytelling.
2022-06-241h 00On The Page
On The Page777. The Storytelling of D&DPilar's oldest child Ezra walks us through the structure and character rules of Dungeons and Dragons, emphasizing the ways in which it can work as a writing and brainstorming tool for non-D&D storytelling.
2022-06-241h 00On The Page
On The Page767. Sibling SuccessOn "Sibling Day" Pilar sits down with her brother Chris Pittas to discuss his decision to pursue screenwriting, his success in competitions, recent representation with Citizen Skull Management … and what he's learned along the way. 
2022-04-1551 minOn The Page
On The Page767. Sibling SuccessOn "Sibling Day" Pilar sits down with her brother Chris Pittas to discuss his decision to pursue screenwriting, his success in competitions, recent representation with Citizen Skull Management … and what he's learned along the way. 
2022-04-1551 minOn The Page
On The Page763. Oscar Talk 2022Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
2022-03-181h 23On The Page
On The Page763. Oscar Talk 2022Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
2022-03-181h 23On The Page
On The Page753. Writing TipsFrom love interests to courtroom scenes, Pilar offers writing tips to kickstart the writing year. Writer Sam Benjamin joins her to discuss!
2022-01-0747 minOn The Page
On The Page753. Writing TipsFrom love interests to courtroom scenes, Pilar offers writing tips to kickstart the writing year. Writer Sam Benjamin joins her to discuss!
2022-01-0747 minOn The Page
On The Page750. Logline Contest 2021Pilar gives a logline lesson built off of listener submissions, then Pilar and Aadip pick their favorites! 
2021-12-171h 50On The Page
On The Page750. Logline Contest 2021Pilar gives a logline lesson built off of listener submissions, then Pilar and Aadip pick their favorites! 
2021-12-171h 50On The Page
On The Page747. Announcement: 2021 Logline Competition'Tis the season for the annual On the Page logline competition! Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
2021-11-2804 minOn The Page
On The Page747. Announcement: 2021 Logline Competition'Tis the season for the annual On the Page logline competition! Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
2021-11-2804 minOn The Page
On The Page734. Turning 20Pilar Alessandra's teaching and consulting business On the Page celebrates a 20 year anniversary! Alex Troxler interviews Pilar about her program, its humble beginnings and the way her teachings and the industry have changed.
2021-09-031h 11On The Page
On The Page734. Turning 20Pilar Alessandra's teaching and consulting business On the Page celebrates a 20 year anniversary! Alex Troxler interviews Pilar about her program, its humble beginnings and the way her teachings and the industry have changed.
2021-09-031h 11On The Page
On The Page714. Oscar Podcast 2021Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
2021-04-161h 27On The Page
On The Page714. Oscar Podcast 2021Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
2021-04-161h 27On The Page
On The Page711. Notes!Pilar Alessandra talks about ways to give and get script notes at the submission stage, the development stage and the production stage.
2021-03-2635 minOn The Page
On The Page711. Notes!Pilar Alessandra talks about ways to give and get script notes at the submission stage, the development stage and the production stage.
2021-03-2635 minOn The Page
On The Page698. Logline Contest 2020: Part 2Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn't make the consider or recommend list for the 2020 Logline Contest.
2020-12-2855 minOn The Page
On The Page698. Logline Contest 2020: Part 2Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn't make the consider or recommend list for the 2020 Logline Contest.
2020-12-2855 minOn The Page
On The Page697. Logline Contest 2020Pilar and Aadip evaluate loglines sent in by listeners. Who will get a consider, recommend or pass? 
2020-12-251h 45On The Page
On The Page697. Logline Contest 2020Pilar and Aadip evaluate loglines sent in by listeners. Who will get a consider, recommend or pass? 
2020-12-251h 45On The Page
On The PagePilar Alessandra, On The Page, On The Page Podcast, On The Page Screenwriting, On The Page TV Writing, Screenwriting, TV Writing, Janine Sherman BarroisTV showrunner Janine Sherman Barrois (Claws, Self Made, Criminal Minds, ER) talks about what she looks for in writers' participation and pages, how she breaks story in the writers' room and why a writing career is like getting to eat chocolate chip cookies all day.
2020-07-2446 minOn The Page
On The PagePilar Alessandra, On The Page, On The Page Podcast, On The Page Screenwriting, On The Page TV Writing, Screenwriting, TV Writing, Janine Sherman BarroisTV showrunner Janine Sherman Barrois (Claws, Self Made, Criminal Minds, ER) talks about what she looks for in writers' participation and pages, how she breaks story in the writers' room and why a writing career is like getting to eat chocolate chip cookies all day.
2020-07-2446 minOn The Page
On The Page663. The Enchanting Rich FulcherWriter/Actor/Comedian Rich Fulcher returns to crack Pilar up with his take on voice acting, pitching and writing on Matt Groening's animated show Disenchantment.
2020-05-0851 minOn The Page
On The Page663. The Enchanting Rich FulcherWriter/Actor/Comedian Rich Fulcher returns to crack Pilar up with his take on voice acting, pitching and writing on Matt Groening's animated show Disenchantment.
2020-05-0851 minOn The Page
On The Page661. Your Favorite QuarantainmentPilar enlists the listeners to talk about the bingeable shows that are helping them get through the Coronavirus quarantine.
2020-04-241h 04On The Page
On The Page661. Your Favorite QuarantainmentPilar enlists the listeners to talk about the bingeable shows that are helping them get through the Coronavirus quarantine.
2020-04-241h 04On The Page
On The Page659. Will Podcast for CandyLocked down with their mom, Pilar's kids Ezra Dodson and Rita Dodson discuss "teen" language, portrayals of teenagers on screen and their mutual love of inappropriate horror movies.
2020-04-1049 minOn The Page
On The Page659. Will Podcast for CandyLocked down with their mom, Pilar's kids Ezra Dodson and Rita Dodson discuss "teen" language, portrayals of teenagers on screen and their mutual love of inappropriate horror movies.
2020-04-1049 minOn The Page
On The Page654. Special Announcement from PilarPilar wants to let you know about online/video-conference classes at On the Page and to announce that in-person classes are suspended at the studio for spring due to COVID-19. Stay safe and have a good writing week! www.onthepage.tv
2020-03-1201 minOn The Page
On The Page654. Special Announcement from PilarPilar wants to let you know about online/video-conference classes at On the Page and to announce that in-person classes are suspended at the studio for spring due to COVID-19. Stay safe and have a good writing week! www.onthepage.tv
2020-03-1201 minOn The Page
On The Page653. Loglining A LifePilar sits down with her step-father, Philippe Koenig, to discuss the first 40 years of his life as though it were a series of movies.
2020-03-0643 minOn The Page
On The Page649. Oscar Podcast 2020Pilar and her friends Brian Pope and Mike Musa get together for their annual discussion/argument about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
2020-02-071h 12On The Page
On The Page486. Happy New Year 2017!Pilar and members of her Tuesday-night Writers Group pour champagne, look back on 2016 successes and discuss goals for the new year. (Stick around for Pilar's 5 Writing Resolutions for 2017. They might surprise you.)  
2016-12-3045 minOn The Page
On The Page486. Happy New Year 2017!Pilar and members of her Tuesday-night Writers Group pour champagne, look back on 2016 successes and discuss goals for the new year. (Stick around for Pilar's 5 Writing Resolutions for 2017. They might surprise you.)  
2016-12-3045 minOn The Page
On The Page484. The Twelve Days Of Writing RevisitedThis week Pilar is on a business trip teaching on the East Coast, so please enjoy a rebroadcast from December 16, 2011. A twelve day writing guide from logline to pages. Sing along with Pat and Pilar!
2016-12-1649 minOn The Page
On The Page484. The Twelve Days Of Writing RevisitedThis week Pilar is on a business trip teaching on the East Coast, so please enjoy a rebroadcast from December 16, 2011. A twelve day writing guide from logline to pages. Sing along with Pat and Pilar!
2016-12-1649 minOn The Page
On The Page447. Pilar and the Script MonstersPilar is joined by writers Garrett Frawley and Brian Turner (AKA The Christmas Guys) to discuss their reboot of the 70's kids' show "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters” and their award-winning Amazon show "Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street.” Guest interviewer: Rita Dodson.
2016-04-0144 minOn The Page
On The Page447. Pilar and the Script MonstersPilar is joined by writers Garrett Frawley and Brian Turner (AKA The Christmas Guys) to discuss their reboot of the 70's kids' show "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters” and their award-winning Amazon show "Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street.” Guest interviewer: Rita Dodson.
2016-04-0144 min