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Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & CreativityA Barrister for the Earth: Ten Cases of Hope for Our Future w/ MONICA FERIA-TINTA“I like young people to know that they're extremely powerful. So I'm one person, but I think I always had this positive idea about my role. You cannot let anyone tell you what limitations are there, so you shouldn't feel limited by anyone telling you this is as far as you can go, or this is what you can do. I think only you know about that, and I think you start step by step. When I did the first case, I learned some things. Then was the next case. When the time to learn comes, learn with all yo...
2025-06-3058 min
Faith & Family FilmmakersYoung Filmmakers and the Art of StorytellingEpisode 155 - Young Filmmakers and the Art of Storytelling This is the fourth and final episode in our Young Filmmakers Series. In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, Geoffrey Whitt interviews Daniel Morrison, a composer, actor, and producer passionate about storytelling and his faith. Daniel shares his journey in the film industry with his brothers, from winning awards with their short film 'I Heard the Bells' to their ongoing project 'Victory Swing.' He discusses the importance of impactful storytelling, authenticity, and the role of God in shaping his career. Daniel also touches on...
2025-05-2922 min
Books & Writers: Novelists, Screenwriters, Poets, Journalists, Playwrights, Non-fiction Writers & Showrunners Talk Writing, Creativity & The Creative ProcessArt & Empathy: Filmmakers, Writers & Artists on Connecting through CreativityHow does art change the way we see and experience the world? Art has the power to offer transformative experiences, but what about the lives of artists who give so much of themselves? How can we balance creativity and personal well-being while still making work that is true and meaningful?David Rubin (President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences 2019-2022 · Casting Director) discusses the importance of fostering an international presence for the Motion Picture Academy. He highlights how inviting filmmakers from around the world has enriched the community and emphasizes the power of collaboration in t...
2024-11-2809 minBooks & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & CreativityArt & Empathy: Filmmakers, Writers & Artists on Connecting through CreativityHow does art change the way we see and experience the world? Art has the power to offer transformative experiences, but what about the lives of artists who give so much of themselves? How can we balance creativity and personal well-being while still making work that is true and meaningful?David Rubin (President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences 2019-2022 · Casting Director) discusses the importance of fostering an international presence for the Motion Picture Academy. He highlights how inviting filmmakers from around the world has enriched the community and emphasizes the power of collaboration in t...
2024-11-2809 min
Talking with DonatoSeason 2 Episode 31, Scribbler, Guest Marti King Young
Marti King Young is currently assisting Emmy nominated Executive Producer Ellen Marie Blum on the ABC 20th Television hit series, WILL TRENT. She has worked alongside show runner Sheryl Anderson on the Netflix hit series, SWEET MAGNOLIAS and Albert T. Dickerson III on CLASS OF 09 (Hulu/FX) and GENIUS:ARETHA (NatGeo). She assisted James Wan, Dave Neustadter, and Victoria Palmieri on ANNABELLE COMES HOME and THE CONJURING 3.When she's not scuba diving, Marti is a writer, director and producer. Her movie THE ADVENTURES OF WONDERBOY traveled the globe raking in awards (including her highlighting and casting a person...
2024-10-211h 07
Young Indy ChroniclersBONUS EPISODE - Star Trek Enterprise Writers Reunion Panel recorded LIVE at STLVTHIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel uncover the secrets of another franchise that decided to turn back the clock to tell a prequel television series with a writers reunion panel for Star Trek Enterprise. Featuring guests, Showrunner Brannon Braga, and screenwriters David Goodman, André Bormanis, and Mike Sussman, they delve into the secrets of bringing new life to a franchise by telling of its origins, and finding their way amid a changing television landscape. All this and more on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!
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2024-10-1753 min
Kingdom of Dreams PodcastEP 151 - The Art of Radio Edits: Crafting Storylines 'Angry Young Men'Tell us what you though of the episodeIn "Editing 'Angry Young Men': Secrets Revealed 🎥," viewers are taken behind the scenes of the compelling documentary series that delves into the intricate editing process of the film. This engaging video unveils the artistry and meticulous work involved in crafting a narrative that resonates with audiences. The editor shares insights into organizing over 800 hours of raw footage, the significance of radio edits, and the creative choices that bring unexpected moments to life. "Kingdom of Dreams is a podcast about cinema and the art of storytelling," offering interviews with...
2024-09-1531 min
Kingdom of Dreams PodcastEP 146 - Javed Akhtar & Salim Khan: Hidden Stories Revealed - Amazon's 'Angry Young Men'Tell us what you though of the episodeDiscover the untold secrets behind 'Angry Young Men' in this captivating exploration of the iconic Amazon miniseries. Join the creative minds like Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan as they reveal behind-the-scenes stories, from the inception of Zoya Akhtar's intriguing concept to the intricate craft of documentary filmmaking. This in-depth conversation captures the challenges and triumphs of transitioning from solitude as an editor to the bustling world of directing, offering insights into the personal journeys and professional dynamics that shaped this compelling narrative. Dive into the ar...
2024-09-0538 min
Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & CreativityTell Me Lies w/ Creator, Writer, Exec. Producer MEAGHAN OPPENHEIMERWhat is love? How do the friendships and relationships we have early in our lives affect us for years to come?Meaghan Oppenheimer is a screenwriter, executive producer, and showrunner who tells stories driven by flawed, deeply human characters and the relationships between them. She’s behind Hulu’s drama series Tell Me Lies, starring Grace Van Patten and Jackson White and adapted from Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name. Her earlier projects include the 2015 film We Are Your Friends, starring Zac Efron as a passionate young DJ, and the 2018 drama series Queen America, set in Opp...
2024-09-0449 min
Books & Writers: Novelists, Screenwriters, Poets, Journalists, Playwrights, Non-fiction Writers & Showrunners Talk Writing, Creativity & The Creative ProcessHow Toxic Relationships Shape Us - MEAGHAN OPPENHEIMER - Highlights“Often when people write or make movies about romances with young adults, I think they are very flippant about it and don't take it seriously. But I think that those friendships and romantic relationships are some of the most important ones because they really set the stage for the rest of our lives. If your first relationship is incredibly toxic and damaging, it can take you years to figure out that that's not normal, and that that's not actually how relationships are meant to be.”Meaghan Oppenheimer is a screenwriter, executive producer, and showrunner who tells stories drive...
2024-08-3018 minBooks & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & CreativityHow Toxic Relationships Shape Us - MEAGHAN OPPENHEIMER - Highlights“Often when people write or make movies about romances with young adults, I think they are very flippant about it and don't take it seriously. But I think that those friendships and romantic relationships are some of the most important ones because they really set the stage for the rest of our lives. If your first relationship is incredibly toxic and damaging, it can take you years to figure out that that's not normal, and that that's not actually how relationships are meant to be.”Meaghan Oppenheimer is a screenwriter, executive producer, and showrunner who tells stories drive...
2024-08-3018 min
Kingdom of Dreams PodcastEP 141 - Amazon's 'Angry Young Men': The Truth You Didn't KnowTell us what you though of the episodeThe Untold Legacy of Salim-Javed: Behind the Scenes 🎬 takes you on an insightful journey into the world of two legendary screenwriters, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, whose collaboration redefined Indian cinema. Editor Geeta Singh dives deep into their struggles, triumphs, and the indelible impact they've left on the industry. This engaging documentary series, available on Amazon Prime, explores the making of iconic films, the duo's dynamic partnership, and their eventual parting of ways. As part of the "Kingdom of Dreams" podcast, this episode captures the essence of stor...
2024-08-2539 min
Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & CreativityClimate Change, Mental Health & Fighting for a Better Future - Highlights - CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNG“I've been a climate activist since I was about 12 years old. It began with a deep passion for wildlife. I started taking up litter and telling off my schoolmates, eventually I set up a green council when I was about 13 or 14. As I learned more and more about the climate crisis and how sprawling and interconnected it was, not just with nature, but with the oppression that exists within human society, I started getting more involved and impassioned, getting involved in protests, marches. When I was about 15 years old, I helped shut down an airport for a night. I ev...
2024-07-1917 min
Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & CreativityThe Mind, Climate Change & Community Resilience with CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNGThe planet’s well-being unites us all, from ecosystems to societies, global systems to individual health. How is planetary health linked to mental health?Charlie Hertzog Young is a researcher, writer and award-winning activist. He identifies as a “proudly mad bipolar double amputee” and has worked for the New Economics Foundation, the Royal Society of Arts, the Good Law Project, the Four Day Week Campaign and the Centre for Progressive Change, as well as the UK Labour Party under three consecutive leaders. Charlie has spoken at the LSE, the UN and the World Economic Forum. He studied at Har...
2024-07-1958 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast045 - How to Make a Pitch Deck for Your TV ShowHow do you share your amazing TV idea with producers or potential collaborators? An amazing pitch deck is the perfect place to start! Professional screenwriters Alexie and Theo share step-by-step how to build a pitch deck by looking at: Real-world pitch decks that WORKED (like STRANGER THINGS and ADVENTURE TIME) Essential ingredients for your own pitch deck Step-by-step guide for using our pitch deck template Grab your coffee and come join us for screenwriting talk! Also, from now until July 20th, we want to share Writing the Pilot with you for 30% off. That means the c...
2024-07-0358 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast044 - How to Come Up with Ideas for TV | World, Character, and PlotSome ideas are MADE for TV. How do you know if your idea is up to par? Professional screenwriters Alexie and Theo talk about how to come up with a strong idea for a TV story by striking a careful balance between: World Characters Plot Grab your coffee and come join us for screenwriting talk! Also, from now until July 20th, we want to share Writing the Pilot with you for 30% off. That means the course, which is usually $147, will be only $102.90. Use Code SUMMER24 to get your discount! Connect with U...
2024-06-271h 00
The Young Screenwriters Podcast043 - How to Write the First 10 Pages of Your ScriptThe first ten pages of your screenplay can hook your readers in for the long haul. They're arguably the most important part of your script for capturing an audience. Professional screenwriters Alexie, Adam, and Theo talk about how to make your first ten pages un-put-down-able by focusing on: A powerful story hook Compelling, complex characters A strong sense of voice Grab your coffee, pick up your pen, and listen to this amazing screenwriting conversation. Connect with Us YS Website YS Discord Script Vault YS Courses
2024-06-1256 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast042 - The Best (and Worst) Lessons from THE SEVEN BASIC PLOTS by Christopher BookerPeople love to talk about how there are only a few basic stories, and all other work is a variation of them. THE SEVEN BASIC PLOTS is one of the most famous books sharing this theory! Haven't read THE SEVEN BASIC PLOTS by Christopher Booker? No problem! Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller share the best and worst takeaways from the famous storytelling classic. Connect with Us YS Website YS Discord Script Vault YS Courses Writing the Short Writing the Scene Writing the Feature Writing the Pilot
2024-06-0554 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast041 - ACTION! EXPLOSIONS! SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER! | Live Story GenerationSummer is coming! Which means that epic summer blockbusters are right around the corner. How do you write something awesome that also goes BOOM?! Join professional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller as they create an outline for an action-packed summer blockbuster film on the spot. They'll get into: Building around exciting set pieces Creating spectacles The balance of objective and stakes vs. flaw and inner-need in action films Check out their outline Connect with Us YS Website YS Discord Script Vault YS Courses Writing the Short Writing the Scene Writing the F...
2024-05-291h 10
The Young Screenwriters Podcast040 - Writing with VFX in Mind | Interview with Esha SandhuVFX Production Coordinator Esha Sandhu joins Alexie and Theo LIVE to talk about how screenwriters can write the most visually compelling screenplays. We'll cover: VFX breakdown in a script The nuances of writing explosions Tips for breaking into the VFX industry And more! Join us for our live Young Screenwriters Podcast recording, and stick around after for an open Q&A and more screenwriting talk :) About Esha Sandhu With a background spanning over 2 years in the VFX industry, Esha’s journey began with studies in 3D Animation, Visual Effects, and a touch of Game...
2024-05-2248 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast039 - Scene Quiz! | Writers Analyze Scene StructureBreaking down a scene in a project you know is easy mode. What happens when you try to break down a scene without context? Professional screenwriters Alexie and Theo both bring two scenes the other has never seen before: Theo's bringing THE LOBSTER and Alexie's bringing the pilot of GENTLEMAN JACK. They'll table-read them and see if their analyses are spot on or off the mark! How the scenes reveal character Techniques used by the writer Connections to the overall material And here are the screenplays to follow along: THE LOBSTER script GENTLEMAN JACK pilot script
2024-05-151h 05
The Young Screenwriters Podcast037 - Scripts That Get Made | Why Producers Love BILLY ELLIOTLow-to-medium budget scripts with incredible character development are a golden ticket for producers... which makes them an excellent target for newer screenwriters! Alexie meet with Kinolime Producer John Schramm and Kinolime Creative Executive Danny Murray to break the beloved film BILLY ELLIOT and talk about: Why producers want strong points of view and voice How characterization is key for lower-budget films Tips for making your spec script stand out to producers Plus, learn more about Kinolime's free screenplay contest, which promises to produce the winner's movie (of any genre!) for up to $15,000,000! They're accepting submissions through April 4, 2024. Fi...
2024-05-051h 16
The Young Screenwriters PodcastANNOUCEMENT - New Name! Podcast Rebrand!This is a special annoucement! We are rebranding the Breaking Story Podcast into THE YOUNG SCREENWRITERS PODCAST! This change comes due to this podcast expanding in scope with interviews, discussion on theory, and talking about things that impact the industry of Screenwriting. Don't worry though, we'll still be breaking and discussing films, tv, games, and other stories that inspire us :) Below are the links Alexie mentions during the announcement! Young Screenwriter Courses Writing the Short Writing the Scene Writing the Feature Writing the Pilot Young Screenwriter Community Links YS Discord...
2024-05-0506 min
When Isabel Met Aviva2.5 - The Swiftie Of Hallmark (Interview with Nina Weinman Swift)We're back with a new episode filled with advice for young screenwriters who dream of writing Hallmark movies! In the 5th episode of Season 2, we interview the 'Swiftie' of Hallmark - seasoned writer Nina Weinman Swift! Nina has made over 30 movies with Hallmark and is known for Stop the Wedding (2016), 'Tis the Season for Love (2015) and Annie Claus Is Coming to Town (2011). She shares some great advice for aspiring screenwriters and helps comfort our fears of rejection and dealing with the unsettling feeling of hearing nothing during these uncertain times. Nina helped us stay positive and we think this episode will giv...
2024-04-1653 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast036 - Unreliable Narrator in SALTBURN | Story AnalysisSALTBURN is a masterpiece of deception, manipulation, and class struggle. Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil, Adam Schaller, and Theo Luoma break down the script and take a look at: How to pull off unreliable narrators When objectives are concealed from the audience Manipulating audience expectations Resources: SALTBURN Script Young Screenwriters Courses Young Screenwriters Discord
2024-03-211h 15
Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & CreativityHow can we improve animal-human relationships? - Highlights - POORVA JOSHIPURA"I wrote Survival at Stake because I've been working in animal rights for nearly the past 25 years. Throughout that time, one common question has been asked: Well, shouldn't we deal with human issues first. But animal rights are human rights. Animal rights is environmentalism. These things are not distinct. And that's the point I was really trying to make in my book. I was inspired to write it because of the COVID-19 crisis. It just brings us back to the point of why it is so important to teach people, young people, and young men the importance of being kind t...
2024-02-0710 min
Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & CreativityPOORVA JOSHIPURA - Senior VP, PETA UK - Author of Survival at Stake: How Our Treatment of Animals is Key to Human ExistenceHow can we improve animal-human relationships? How can we increase our sensitivity to the other animals who share this planet with us?Poorva Joshipura is PETA U.K. Senior Vice President. She is the Author of Survival at Stake: How Our Treatment of Animals is Key to Human Existence and For a Moment of Taste: How What You Eat Impacts Animals, the Planet and Your Health."I wrote Survival at Stake because I've been working in animal rights for nearly the past 25 years. Throughout that time, one common question has been asked: Well, shouldn't we de...
2024-02-0736 min
Creative PrinciplesEp499 - Emerald Fennell, Writer-Director ‘Saltburn’ & ‘Promising Young Woman’“I’ve spent my life writing,” says Emerald Fennell. “It’s something I’ve done ever since I was a child. It’s something I would be doing whether I could make films or write books or not.”
After University, Emerald wrote a pile of spec scripts to “find her voice.” During hiatus of BBC’s Call the Midwife, where Emerald played Nurse Patsy Mount for 27 episodes, she wrote three books. “My last book, Monsters, which was an adult novel, Showrunner Jessica Knappett read it and asked me to write on the fourth season of her amazing show, Drifters.”
“I think I had that thing that...
2023-12-1120 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast029 - GLASS ONION: Story AnalysisProfessional screenwriters Adam Schaller and Alexie Basil break down the script for GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY. Watch the live stream Join Writing the Pilot Join Discord
2023-09-0642 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast025 - Best and Worst Lessons from THE WRITER'S JOURNEY by Christopher VoglerHaven't read THE WRITER'S JOURNEY: MYTHIC STRUCTURE FOR WRITERS by Christopher Vogler? No problem! Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller share the best and worst takeaways from the famous screenwriting classic.
2023-06-1553 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast022 - Top 5 Screenwriting Rules (And When to Break Them)Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller discuss five of the most common "unbreakable" screenwriting rules . . . and when to completely disregard them in your script. They break down why classics such as "only one protagonist," "never change your protagonist's objective," and "raise the stakes" are usually helpful and then share some examples of when breaking the rules may actually strenghten your story. Films discussed include RRR, HUNGER GAMES, LAW ABIDIING CITIZEN, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, and more.
2023-04-2639 min
Stories, Poems & Music - The Creative Process: Novelists, Poets, Non-fiction Writers, Musicians, Screenwriters, Playwrights & Journalists on WritingLOVE - What is love? Filmmakers, poets, aviators, musicians, cave divers, environmentalists, writers, and artists explore what love means to themThis Earth Week, remember to renew your commitment to sustainability and share your love for the planet.00:25 JERICHO BROWN - Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet, Author of “The Tradition” & “The New Testament”00:39 JILL HEINERTH - Explorer, Presenter, Author of “Into The Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver”01:02 ALICE FULTON - Poet - Recipient of MacArthur “Genius”, NEA & Guggenheim Fellowships01:31 BERTRAND PICCARD - Aviator of 1st Round-the-World Solar-Powered Flight, Explorer, Founder, Solar Impulse Foundation: 1000+ Profitable Climate Solutions02:31 CHRIS BLACKWELL - Founder of Island Records - Bob Marley, U2, Cat Stevens, Grace Jones, Roxy Music...
2023-04-1709 minThe Young Screenwriters Podcast021 - Strategies for Writing Natural DialogueScreenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller share three techniques for writing powerful natural-sounding dialogue.
2023-03-0839 minThe Young Screenwriters Podcast020 - The Screenwriter's Formatting Guide for the Black ListProfessional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller take a look at popular formatting trends in the most recent Black List scripts, and how you can format your specs for competitions.
2023-02-1640 minThe Young Screenwriters Podcast019 - NYU Film Professor: Why Screenwriting Is Worth ItNYU Film Professor John Warren joins Adam and Alexie to talk about the personal side of screenwriting: staying motivated, getting out of ruts, and why it's worth it.
2023-02-0852 min
Monsters, Madness and MagicEP#169: A Knife in the Dark - An Interview with Wes JohnsonJoin Justin and Daniel as they chat with actor Wes Johnson about Bethesda, Elder Scrolls, Lucien Lachance, the early days of voice acting, becoming the PA announcer for the Washington Capitals, and more!Wes Johnson bio:"Wes was born in Arlington, Virginia, and is an acting student of the late George Robert Allen. He is married to his high school sweetheart Kim Barrett, and is the father of three boys.Wes started as an actor and comedian with stand up, improvisation and sketch comedy, and has worked in radio, TV, film and video...
2023-02-0542 minThe Young Screenwriters Podcast018 - Set Ups & PayoffsAlexie and Adam take a look at set-ups and pay-offs in DECISION TO LEAVE. They discuss their ideas on what great set ups are and explain the nuance of writing payoffs that work. Join us at 4:00pm EST every Friday for coffee and story analysis of our favorite screenplays and films!
2023-02-0138 min
Stories, Poems & Music - The Creative Process: Novelists, Poets, Non-fiction Writers, Musicians, Screenwriters, Playwrights & Journalists on WritingROBERT PLANT - DICKIE LANDRY - LIL' BAND O' GOLDFor nearly half a century, Richard “Dickie” Landry was at the center of the New York avant-garde. Born in the small Louisiana town of Cecilia in 1938, he began making pilgrimages to the city while still in his teens in search of the city’s most cutting edge gestures in jazz, and relaxed there not long after, falling in with a close knit community of artists and composers like Philip Glass, Keith Sonnier, Joan Jonas, Gordon Matt Clarke, Richard Serra, Robert Rauschenberg, Nancy Graves, Lawrence Weiner, Steve Reich, Jon Gibson, and Robert Wilson. Landry remains one of the few artist...
2023-02-0103 min
Stories, Poems & Music - The Creative Process: Novelists, Poets, Non-fiction Writers, Musicians, Screenwriters, Playwrights & Journalists on WritingPHILIP GLASS - DICKIE LANDRY - "EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH"For nearly half a century, Richard “Dickie” Landry was at the center of the New York avant-garde. Born in the small Louisiana town of Cecilia in 1938, he began making pilgrimages to the city while still in his teens in search of the city’s most cutting edge gestures in jazz, and relaxed there not long after, falling in with a close knit community of artists and composers like Philip Glass, Keith Sonnier, Joan Jonas, Gordon Matt Clarke, Richard Serra, Robert Rauschenberg, Nancy Graves, Lawrence Weiner, Steve Reich, Jon Gibson, and Robert Wilson. Landry remains one of the few artist...
2023-02-0142 min
Stories, Poems & Music - The Creative Process: Novelists, Poets, Non-fiction Writers, Musicians, Screenwriters, Playwrights & Journalists on WritingLAURIE ANDERSON - DICKIE LANDRY - "HOME OF THE BRAVE"“Home of the Brave” performed by Laurie Anderson & Dickie Landry on The Late Show. Laurie Anderson is an American avant-garde artist, composer, musician, and film director whose work spans performance art, pop music, and multimedia projects.For nearly half a century, Richard “Dickie” Landry was at the center of the New York avant-garde. Born in the small Louisiana town of Cecilia in 1938, he began making pilgrimages to the city while still in his teens in search of the city’s most cutting edge gestures in jazz, and relaxed there not long after, falling in with a close knit community...
2023-02-0104 minThe Young Screenwriters Podcast017 - Dan Harmon's Story Circle and the Story ClockAlexie and Adam take a look at two complementary plotting devices for your screenplay: Dan Harmon's Story Circle and the Story Clock.
2023-01-1920 minThe Young Screenwriters Podcast015 - TV vs Movies: What's Best for Your Story?Join professional screenwriters Adam Schaller and Alexie Basil to discuss the strengths of series and features—and how to decide which is a better fit for the story you want to tell. Meet the Community on Discord Join our Facebook Group Follow on Twitter Browse Our Free Courses
2022-12-2121 min
SCREENWRITER SHOW with Screenwriter Gail Joy StewartS2/E9 "HE RULES THE WORLD" THE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA & "HOMESCHOOLED" CANADA'S YOUNG ADULT SMASH HIT!THE SAN DIEGO SCREENWRITERS STUDIO PRODUCER/HOST GAIL STEWART HAD THE HONOR TO INTERVIEW PETER EMERSON -- COMPOSER, MUSICIAN, AND THE WRITER OF THE NEW HOLIDAY SHOW "HE RULES THE WORLD" -- LEARN HOW HE RESEARCHED SOME OF THE OLDEST SONGS TO FIND FRESH IDEAS FOR THIS SCRIPT --- AND FINDING NEW DIALOGUE FOR AGE-OLD CHARACTERS.
PLUS WE HAVE OUR FIRST INTERNATIONAL -- WELL -- CANADIAN -- DIRECTOR, WRITER, & ACTOR GWENLYN CUMYN TALKING ABOUT HER YOUNG ADULT SMASH HIT "HOMESCHOOLED."
WE BRING YOU: WHAT'S GREAT ON TV AND A FIRST HAND DEBRIEF ON THE WRITERS GUIL...
2022-12-1429 minThe Young Screenwriters Podcast014 - Putting Words on the PageIn this episode Adam and Alexie dive into the universal problem all writers face - putting words on the page. They go over the psychology of their own processes and share some tricks to try the next time you're putting words on the page. Young Screenwriters Course List Writing the Short Writing the Scene Writing the Feature
2022-12-1421 min
Tell The Damn StoryTell The Damn Story #238: What Are The Challenges of A Young Indie FilmmakerWhat Are The Perils of An Indie Filmmaker In The Movie Making World
While Chris is on the road performing readings of his works, Alex holds down the fort.
Alex interviews KAI KALDRO, an ex screenwriting student of his, now a young indie filmmaker, The topic? The path Kai has traveled from film fan to film maker. Dealing with classes, coaching, writing, directing and producing his own films. "Sinner's Lullaby," and "Dissolve Girl."
With one making it to an online streaming platform.
Have questions or comments for us? Post them in th...
2022-11-271h 00
What The Hell Is Michael Jamin Talking About?042 - How I Would Break Into Hollywood TodayI get asked all of the time how to break into Hollywood. The bad news is that there is no one size fits all answer to this question. The good news is that it has never been easier. In today's episode, Phil and I tackle this question from the perspective of the technology and opportunities young screenwriters have that I didn't when I was breaking in.Show NotesMichael's Online Screenwriting Course - https://michaeljamin.com/courseFree Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/freeJoin My Watchlist - https://michaeljamin.com...
2022-08-1744 min
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingFrom YouTube Sketches To HBO Max w/Editor Andy Young - Just Shoot It 332In this week's episode, Mat & Oren chat with their good friend, Andy Young, editor for HBOMax's Harley Quinn! Andy does a deep dive on editing for animation, networking your way to success, and making the move to LA!Matt's Endorsement: The Remix Tool on PremiereOren's Endorsement: Pic DropAndy's Endorsement: LetterboxdContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com.Follow Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter ...
2022-08-111h 01
LIFE IN FILMEp 13 - Screen Writer/Producer - Arash AmelFor any young screenwriters Arash has a career most wouldn't dare dream of, in his own words he is a 25 year over night success. Years of perseverance have made him one of Hollywood's best and brightest screen writers.
He's written acclaimed projects such as 'Grace of Monaco' starring Nicole Kidman and 'A Private War' starring Rosamund Pike. Up next is 'Fred & Ginger' the untold love story of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The Jackie Chan and Jon Cena action thriller 'Project X Traction' and Guy Ritchie's 'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.
Th...
2022-07-0544 min
Artistic LibertiesScreenwriter, Filmmaker and Author Kamran Pasha.Kamran Pasha talks about his long career in Hollywood as a screenwriter, how he has been canceled on and off many times. He gives insight about his experience in Hollywood, advice for young screenwriters and more! I had such a great time with him, and he had a lot of valuable things to say for young screenwriters.He has worked on Kings, Nikita, Tron, Reign, Sleeper Cell, plus many more tv shows, and he also has two books out:1. Shadow of the Swords: An Epic Novel of the Crusades: https://www.amazon.com/S...
2022-03-2742 min
Moving Write AlongScreenwriting 101In between intergalactic adventures with guests, Ruby interviews our resident screenwriters, Kat and Ray, on what screenwriting is and how it differs from traditional novel writing.
2022-03-1956 min
Liquor LicenseLL 348 "Cleaning Lady Abstract"We have a meaningful discussion about Credere not dealing in abstract and yet being very grounded. Jussie Smolett discussion. Tips for young screenwriters. How to deal with an "ideas" guy. Kannye's new album and player, playas. FWA: West divisions over 5 and day off unplanned turns into.... Brandon and Credere's trip down booze lane featuring but limited to Incredible Hulk. Going to Scott's party and seeing people post-everything. Cleaning lady specifics and suggested pay for said services.
2022-03-181h 08
Screenwriter Survival GuideHow To Write a Sprawling Sci-Fi Epic on a Budget w/ Jacob Baldy (SPOTLIGHT ON)WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rrDd7PXRwqI
This is the second episode in our "Spotlight On" series, where I’ll be chatting with some of the coolest young screenwriters, directors, and other industry professionals in Hollywood using a less-structured format. Our goal is to spotlight excellent up-and-comers with unique experiences and perspectives on the industry. Episodes will premiere throughout the year (basically whenever we have one to air).
On this episode, I sat down with my good friend writer/director Jacob Baldy, whose new film 'Ryn' is an epic sci-fi blockbuster made wi...
2021-12-1650 min
Screenwriter Survival GuideSPOTLIGHT ON: Multi-hyphenate Writer/Director Kylie Eaton -- How to Write & Direct Like A ProThis is the first episode of a new series we're airing throughout the coming year called "Spotlight On". In this series, I’ll be chatting with some of the coolest young screenwriters, directors, and other industry professionals in Hollywood using a less-structured format. Our goal is to spotlight excellent up-and-comers with unique experiences and perspectives on the industry. Episodes will premiere throughout the year (basically whenever we have one to air).
On the first episode, I sat down with Kylie Eaton, who's written and directed many indie films such as 'Dispel' and 'Kinetic'. We had an excellent co...
2021-11-0457 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast013 - Dos and Don'ts of ExpositionYou can’t write a movie without some exposition—but often writers hear the complaint that their writing is too expositional. How do we strike that balance, and importantly, how do we recognize good and bad exposition in our own work? In this episode, screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller break down the dos and don’ts of effective exposition. They look at how famous stories have successfully delivered information and how you can replicate it in your own screenwriting.
2021-07-0617 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast012 - #1 Mistake Screenwriters MakePassive protagonists are one of the most common problems in screenplays—from seasoned screenwriters and newbies alike. Instead of driving the story forward and making active choices, these characters let the story come to them and then react. In this episode, screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller examine how to spot a passive protagonist in your own work, why it matters, and how to transform them into an integral part of your story engine.
2021-06-2115 min
Creative PrinciplesEp282 - Disney’s ‘Clouds’ Screenwriters Kara Holden, Casey La Scala & Patrick KopkaThe biographical musical drama Clouds is based on the memoir Fly a Little Higher: How God Answered a Mom’s Small Prayer in a Big Way by Laura Sobiech. In the film, a young musician named Zach Sobiech (Fin Argus) discovers his cancer has spread and he only has a limited time to make his dream come true of becoming a musician.
“It started out seeing Zach’s video,” said Casey La Scale. “My wife had seen the video online. I was blown away, then randomly, a month later my manager said he found an interesting book and it happened to be Zach...
2021-06-2133 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast011 - What is Three Act Structure?Three act structure is the most common story analysis tools—and a favorite among screenwriters. By breaking a script down into three acts, writers can approach the beginning, middle, and end from a place of intentionality and give their film momentum and purpose. In this episode, screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller three act structure and how to use it effectively. They focus on how to use formula without being formulaic, helpful takeaways from their own education and careers, and the organic nature of story (even within structure).
2021-06-0922 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast010 - Developing Ideas and CharactersEven with all the skills in the world, a screenwriter still needs one essential ingredient to write a knock-out script: an incredible idea. So, what makes a story or character idea good? Where do they come from and how to you put them to action? In this episode, NYU Tisch Film Professor John Warren and screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller discuss idea and character generation. In particular, they explore the importance of learning when to stick to your inspiration, when to let it go, and when to seek more.
2021-05-3130 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast009 - What Makes an Ending Good?Some film endings stick with us through the ages. Why is that? What makes some screenplays end with a BANG! and what makes others fizzle? In this episode, NYU Tisch Film Professor John Warren and screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller discuss writing powerful endings for your screenplay, including Michael Arndt’s theory on endings and case studies of stellar endings such as PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE, and THE WIZARD OF OZ.
2021-04-2124 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast008 - What's the Deal with Film School?Is film school worth it? What makes a strong film school application? If you do go to film school, how can you be sure to get the most of it? In this episode, NYU Tisch Film Professor John Warren and alum Alexie Basil answer all of your burning questions about film school—getting in, attending, and post-grad life—as well as some questions about NYU Tisch specifically.
2021-04-1422 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast007 - Writing DialogueFor many screenwriters, dialogue is one of the most exciting parts of screenwriting. It’s where our characters come to life on the page and on the screen. But how do you create dialogue that is authentic, interesting, AND moves the plot forward? In this episode, NYU Film Professor John Warren and professional screenwriters Adam Schaller and Alexie Basil talk about techniques for writing effective, story-driven dialogue. They break down why some dialogue works, while other dialogue falls flat.
2021-03-2425 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast006 - Language and Scene DescriptionScene description offers an opportunity for writers to help shape what a reader sees in their mind’s eye. How do you create evocative imagery? How do you capture cinematic action? In this episode, NYU Film Professor John Warren and professional screenwriters Adam Schaller and Alexie Basil break down the type of language to use in scene description. They discuss controlling the rhythm, your objective as a writer, and finding your own voice.
2021-03-1530 min
OnWriting: A Podcast of the WGA EastOnWriting Live – Emerald Fennell, "Promising Young Woman"OnWriting presents the first in a series of four live recordings of OnWriting in honor of Women's History Month, presented by the WGAE Women's Salon. In each episode, we're speaking with women screenwriters whose latest projects center on women's stories. For the first of these Women's History Month episodes, Geri speaks with Emerald Fennell — writer and director of the dark PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN. Emerald Fennell is an actress, writer, and director. As an actor, she's known for starring in the BBC period drama series CALL THE MIDWIFE, as well as her role as Camilla Shand in...
2021-03-1249 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast005 - Objective and Stakes in a ScreenplayOver the course of a feature screenplay, all of the protagonist's actions are in pursuit of their tangible objective. But what happens if they don't get it? What are the stakes? In this episode, NYU Film Professor John Warren and professional screenwriters Adam Schaller and Alexie Basil analyze the relationship between objective and stakes. They discuss how to ensure your objective has strong enough stakes that it drives your protagonist to act and motivates your audience to care.
2021-03-0830 min
The Bakari Sellers PodcastShukree Tilghman and Sherman Payne on Working in Hollywood While BlackBakari is joined by screenwriters Shukree Tilghman and Sherman Payne to talk about the additional pressure that comes when writing Black stories for screen (3:54), their projects like 'Charm City Kings' and 'This Is Us' (11:25), and advice for young screenwriters trying to break into the industry (20:50).Host: Bakari SellersGuests: Shukree Tilghman and Sherman Payne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-03-0837 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast004 - Flaw and Inner Need in a ScreenplayEvery incredible screenplay and memorable movie has a strong emotional core: flaw and inner need. Over the course of the protagonist's journey, they will gradually overcome their flaw and learn to embrace their inner-need. In this episode, professional screenwriters Adam Schaller and Alexie Basil break down the importance of solidifying your protagonist's character arc. They look at the relationship between flaw and inner need, how it ties to theme, and how you can use it in your own writing.
2021-02-2327 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast003 - Character Development in a ScreenplayWhich comes first: story or characters? As screenwriters, we use characters to reveal story just as much as we use story to inform our characters. So, how does that story-driven character development process work? In this episode, NYU Film Professor John Warren, Adam Schaller, and Alexie Basil talk about building and developing characters for stories. They explore the symbiotic relationship between character and story, and share their favorite techniques for character development.
2021-02-1325 min
The Young Screenwriters Podcast002 - World Building in a ScreenplayAs screenwriters, we spend a lot of time thinking our characters, story, conflict, and dramatic action. But what about the world they inhabit? In this episode, NYU Film Professor John Warren, Adam Schaller, and Alexie Basil talk world building—about designing rich and authentic worlds in screenplays. They dive into iconic scripts like STAR WARS and ALIEN, as well as series like BREAKING BAD, to identify what world building techniques screenwriters can employ to bring their world to life.
2021-02-0426 min
FROM BBQ TO MOVIES!HOLY CRAP, I WENT TO THE MOVIE THEATER! I saw Monster Hunter! It was meh.....Monster Hunter screenwriters need to take a lesson in story. By the way, so does the NY Post and Don Lemmon. Can we all just please, practice good storytelling for once!!!!!
2021-01-1538 minThe Young Screenwriters Podcast001 - Your First 10 PagesThe first 10 pages of your screenplay set the tone for your entire movie—and tell the reader whether they should keep reading or toss your script in the trash. In the first-ever episode of Breaking Story by Young Screenwriters, NYU Film Professor John Warren, Adam Schaller, and Alexie Basil take a look at opening pages from exceptional screenplays like RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK and MARRIAGE STORY and break down how you can make your first 10 pages punch through the slush pile.
2020-12-2136 min
Otherppl with Brad Listi646. Kristen Millares YoungKristen Millares Young is the guest. Her debut novel, Subduction, is available from Red Hen Press.Young is a prize-winning journalist and essayist whose work has appeared in the Washington Post, the Guardian and the New York Times, along with the anthologies Pie & Whiskey, a 2017 New York Times New & Notable Book, and Latina Outsiders: Remaking Latina Identity. The current Prose Writer-in-Residence at Hugo House, Kristen was the researcher for the New York Times team that produced “Snow Fall,” which won a Pulitzer Prize. She graduated from Harvard with a degree in history and literature, later earning her MFA from th...
2020-05-271h 30
The Screenwriters Network Podcast: A Screenwriting Podcast for Emerging Writers!Screenwriters Network Professionals Roundtable - Concept Selection & ExplorationIt’s a super special Bonus Episode! The Screenwriters Network hosts its first ever Professional Roundtable and we are bringing you the entire thing for an exclusive podcast episode. The roundtable focuses on concept selection & exploration! Our very own Moderator and Hit List Screenwriter Mark Mazur (@nqm) hosts a powerhouse of professional writers who share priceless information with our server members and now you our podcast listeners!
The Lineup (Real name followed by Discord username):
Alex D. Reid (@Alex (Drenched Goat)) - A screenwriter from Northern Ireland, he won the 2019 Austin Film Festival horror category fo...
2020-04-241h 16
Script ShopCoffee and a Donut | Cary Patrick MartinCary Patrick Martin talks shop about his short script, 'Coffee and a Donut' - Logline: "A story of a young immigrant who knows no English, and his trials in....ordering breakfast at the local diner." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/126
2020-03-0400 minScript ShopCalifornia Ante | Michael SantoroMichael Santoro talks shop about his short script, 'California Ante' - Logline: "The dramas of a young gambling addict get amplified, when he's given only 24 hours to pay back a debt." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/122
2020-02-0500 min
Toure ShowFranklin Leonard - I Changed HollywoodFranklin Leonard is one of people who are aiding the Black film revolution from behind the scenes. He’s a veteran film exec who knows the game inside and out. He created The Black List, an annual survey of un-produced screenplays that spotlights the best of them, creating opportunities for young screenwriters. 37 films have leapt from The Black List to win Oscars. Leonard has worked for Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sydney Pollack and more. He’s one of the people who have helped perpetuate an amazing moment in the history Black film and he understands the game, and how to t...
2020-01-221h 06
Industry TownEpisode 24 - Amanda IdokoAMANDA IDOKO is one of Hollywood's most sought after young screenwriters. Her first feature film BREAKING NEWS IN YUBA COUNTY starring Allison Janney and produced by Jake Gyllenhaal is coming out in 2020 and her plate is full with PLASTIC MAN for DC and a musical update of RIP VAN WINKLE starring Cynthia Erivo and Josh Gad. This is Amanda's first podcast and it was so fun talking to her about her journey (which includes stops as a client in my acting class at John Rosenfeld Studios). We talk about the nuts and bolts of her writing process, how writer's rooms...
2020-01-2100 min
Script ShopGhosting | Biz Young and Caitlin BehleBiz Young and Caitlin Behle talk shop about their short script they wrote with Motke Dapp, 'Ghosting' - Logline: "She once ghosted them, now they’re ghosting her..." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/117
2020-01-0100 min
Script ShopPROMO - GHOSTINGBONUS STORY TIME!
Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about ghosting people (or not).
This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Biz Young and Caitlin Behle about their short story that turned into the script, 'Ghosting' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 1, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
2019-12-3000 min
Two Words with Taku95. Writers' Guild with Screenwriter and Podcaster Evrim Şen "The way that we can tell stories if we use audio, specifically fiction, is so interesting and diverse. Audio is such a freeing medium." I joined the Australian Writers’ Guild (AWG) so I could meet inspiring young screenwriters like Evrim Şen. We met at an Animation Writing Workshop and hit it off instantly — we're both fired up about stories for and about young people. In this episode, Evrim shares how joining the AWG is helping her writing career and how things are different in real-life writers' rooms vs what she learnt at film school. We also c...
2019-11-1426 min
Write Hot PodcastResources and Podcasting for Screenwriters with Max TimmMax Timm is the director of Community Outreach at the International Sceenwriter’s Association. A Wisconsin native and Columbia College Chicago grad, Max was brought on to the ISA team after six years as the Director of Development at Writers Boot Camp. His primary focus with the ISA is "writer-first", and spearheads the mission of bringing ISA writers closer to the ISA Industry Professionals. With a concentration on creative customer service and support, Max is playing a hands-on role of helping writers bridge the gaps in their careers. In addition to being a consultant, screenwriting instructor, and creative executive, Max is...
2019-09-0540 min
Script ShopThe Governor’s Ball | Marti King YoungMarti King Young talks shop about her short script, 'The Governor’s Ball' - Logline: "A quiet dinner party with a terrible family during a campaign. What could go wrong?" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/96
2019-08-0700 min
Script ShopPROMO - THE GOVERNOR'S BALLBONUS STORY TIME!
Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about personal stories with politicians.
This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Marti King Young about her short script, 'The Governor's Ball' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, August 7, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
2019-08-0600 min
Script ShopGirl Goes Out | Natalie C HullaNatalie C Hulla talks shop about her short script, 'Girl Goes Out' - Logline: "GIRL GOES OUT is a dark comedy about a young woman whose night out devolves into facing off with a Kardashian-esque girl squad, keeping her best friend's image-obsessed sanity in tact, and dodging an overly touchy musician." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/87
2019-06-0500 min
Script ShopPower Play | Nick TassoniNick Tassoni talks shop about his short script, 'Power Play' - Logline: "Power Play is a short dark comedy following a young woman as she attempts to escape from her overly polite abductor in an abandoned coal power plant." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/85
2019-05-2200 min
Film and Colour Podcast05 - Get OutThis week Eric and Jesse cover Get Out, Jordan Peele's amazing writing and directing, Blumhouse Productions, bad puns, mental math, body snatching, advice for young screenwriters, dreams and nightmares. Recorded: December 23rd, 2017
2019-05-0400 min
Script ShopThe Hermit & The Automatons | Joe WakefieldJoe Wakefield talks shop about his short script, 'The Hermit & The Automatons' -Logline: "A young man's adventure takes him straight into the mouth of madness, when he stumbles upon the manor of an old eccentric inventor." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/78
2019-04-0300 min
The Creative OutsidersEpisode 304: Marti Young : FilmmakerMarti King Young is an award winning filmmaker and author of the book "Help! I Have An Audition! Now What?" Known for her writing, directing, and producing skills, Marti's work has been seen on HBO, Showtime, television, film festivals, and on the internet. She has been featured in the German publication Cinewomen for her contributions to women in film, and was the 2015 recipient of the Women in Film and Television Finishing Grant. She currently works on the ABC show Kevin (Probably) Saves The World and is in pre-production on several different projects, both for film and television.
He...
2019-03-1938 min
Script ShopDialectical | Michelle SikorskiMichelle Sikorski talks shop about her short script, 'Dialectical' -Logline: "On the way to therapy, a young woman's drive is interrupted as a figure darts into the road." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/67
2019-01-1600 min
Script ShopI, PHINE'D | Jeff BassettiJeff Bassetti talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, "I, PHINE'D". -Logline: "A young girl wakes to find that she and her friends have a scalding aversion to sunlight… cast no reflections… and have an insatiable thirst for human blood. As this gang of teen vampires sets out to feast, she crosses her friends and escapes before she makes her first kill. Alone and on the run, she seeks the vampire that made them with hopes that this fiend will change them back." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/28
2018-04-1800 min
Script Shop4th of July | Erin CardiffErin Cardiff talks shop about her feature-length screenplay, '4th of July'. -Logline: "Retracing the final decade of a young woman's life and abuse she's suffered reveals how she arrived in harm's way, while she tries desperately to protect herself and her children from the danger they cannot escape. Based on true events." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/22
2018-03-0700 min
Script ShopSeahorses | Jason KartalianJason Kartalian talks shop about his feature screenplay, 'Seahorses'. -Logline: "A lonely and intense man invites a mysterious woman he met on craigslist into his house. He gets much more than what he bargains for as this strange young woman takes over his life. What transpires is a dramatically intense and darkly comic journey about love, co-dependency and loss." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/19
2018-02-1400 min
Script ShopSkinner | Leah WatsonLeah Watson talks shop about her short screenplay, 'Skinner'. - Logline: "A gentle young man struggles to survive in the ranks of a brutal post-apocalyptic gang, but when the gang diverts from an evening of ghost stories to prey upon a lone young woman, he discovers that real monsters are found in the most unexpected places and unspeakable horrors may hold the key to his redemption."
2017-10-3000 min
Scriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)Forever Young and StupidCraig and John take on a new Three Page Challenge, looking at three listener scenes to see if they follow the exacting rules set by Screenwriters University. (Ahem.)
We also answer listener questions on vintage screenplays, maturity, Smash Brothers and writing with a budget in mind.
Links:
* [Sony Won’t Release Clean Versions of Films if Directors Disapprove](http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/sony-wont-release-clean-movies-1202466211/)
* [The History of the Screenplay](https://thescriptlab.com/features/screenwriting-101/3147-the-history-of-the-screenplay/)
* [Steve Zissis](http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1587813/)
* Three Pages by [Wyatt Cain](http://johnaugust.co...
2017-06-201h 06
Hollywood & LevineEpisode 20: Romy & Michele’s Podcast Reunion“Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion” has become a comedy classic. Ken interviews Robin Schiff, creator of those characters and screenwriter of the movie. Robin is one of the most successful comedy writers in Hollywood. She discusses her career, the challenges of being a woman in the world of comedy, an exciting new chapter for Romy & Michele, and she has great advice for young screenwriters.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2017-05-1838 minWrite Hot PodcastInternational Screenwriters Association and Max TimmIn this interview, Laura talks with Max Timm, Author and Director of Community Outreach with the International Screenwriters Association and author of the new book The Wishkeeper. Laura and Max met at the Nashville Writers Conference when Laura pitched her supernatural screenplay to him. Max also hosts a podcast for writers that is featured on the ISA podcast page called The Craft. ISA is a resource for creators on all sides with a screenwriter angles. It’s a website resource for all aspects of the screenwriting including podcasts, job listings, trainings, and more. We also discussed Laura’s other work as a...
2016-07-231h 08
Jake and Tom Conquer the WorldThe Drunken Dork Podcast Episode 72: This Is Why We Can't Have Nice ThingsIt should have come as no surprise that with a new "Star Wars" movie, the fans would get into arguments with themselves & do their best to prove all of the negative stereotypes about themselves. In this episode of "The Drunken Dork Podcast", the guys sift through a few of the many controversies associated with the film. In addition to that, they mourn the passing of a musical legend, call one of Hollywood's hottest young screenwriters to task and discuss the best & worst of 2015's entertainment scene. Be sure to visit The Drunken Dork Podcast's sponsor, accessorygeeks.com and...
2016-01-111h 17
The Script PodcastWhile We're Young“Yeah. After thirty-five it’s a shit show.” This week on The Script— two New Yorkers analyze the latest movie from indie film darling Noah Baumbach. Where does "While We’re Young” fall in Baumbach’s pantheon of adult coming-of-age dramas (The Squid and the Whale, Margot at the Wedding, Greenberg, and Frances Ha)? Are we looking for the next Woody Allen? Does "While We’re Young" lampoon or represent the new New York? Is Baumbach hailing or decrying the modern era of documentary film in his fictional yet strikingly autobiographical narrative? If you don’t know what Ayahuasca is, now you know. Watching Naom...
2015-04-231h 24
My Dinner with KennyMy Dinner with Kenny, September 15, 2014Monday night, and the screenwriters group was taking up all of the tables at Panera. Hope they don't mind Kenny and Steven laughing it up so nearby! Tonight's episode centered around Joan Rivers, her impact on Kenny, plus more discussion of Steven's world travels, and various other tidbits. Next episode comes from a split up duo - so many miles between them can this be called a dinner show anymore?
2014-09-1945 minScriptnotes Podcast (.mp3)Three Page Challenge, Live EditionJohn and Craig have done quite a few Three Page Challenges over the last 90-or-so episodes, but never with the writers themselves present. In this episode, everything changes.
Recorded live at the Writers Guild Foundation’s Craft Day, we talk empty claws and doe-eyed paranoia with four young screenwriters brave enough to not only send in their pages, but have them critiqued in front of a live audience. It was a fun session, and included live audience questions.
LINKS:
* [Writers Guild Foundation](https://www.wgfoundation.org)
* [Three Page Challenge packet](http://johnaugust.co...
2013-07-0257 min