Filmcourage
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How To Write A Comic Book And Why I'll Never Work A Day Job - Donald F. Glut
July 19, 2024 16:57 - 1 hour - 153 MBWant to see a video version of this podcast? Please visit YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkvXbC2Chj0 Donald F. Glut has been active in both the entertainment and publishing industries since 1966. Don has had a long and varied career. He has been a professional musician, actor, film director, executive producer, photographer, magazine editor, proofreader and (very briefly, for an advertising agency) copywriter, but is mostly known for his long career as a freelance writer. He h...
15 Tips For Writing Better Dialogue
July 13, 2024 20:43 - 2 hours - 181 MBWant to watch the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://youtu.be/yWQxaQ_tJVY?si=zLU3WqQnWFBB5EFE Support us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS Everybody Tells Stories But Not Every One Is A Writer - https://youtu.be/gaf-lqSBpEs 12 Stages Of The Hero's Journey - https://youtu.be/oNNaMuBOxv4 The Hero's Journey Is Not A Formula - https://youtu.be/4kyhi6jDvso How The Hero's Journey Helps Writers With Their Characters - https:/...
How To Tell A Better Story - John Bucher
July 09, 2024 21:14 - 2 hours - 189 MBWant to watch the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://youtu.be/dy2QpplPxiU?si=eg16La637s5qjfGT Support us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. John Bucher is a mythologist, storyteller, and writer based out of Hollywood, California. He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is an author, podcaster, and speaker. He has worked with government and cultural leaders around the world as well as organizations such as HBO,...
Deciding To Be An Artist For The Second Time - Sheila Houlahan
May 17, 2024 05:09 - 2 hours - 169 MBBe personally thanked in an upcoming Film Courage video - https://ko-fi.com/filmcourage Want to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://youtu.be/IfyLTBxYLY8?si=OLRVNJX8o1rjw_XY Sheila Houlahan is a Webby Award Winning Indian-American actor, singer, producer, writer and advocate. Sheila played the supporting role "Paige Callahan" opposite Denzel Washington in the Warner Bros. feature "The Little Things", which was written and directed by John Lee Hancock. ...
Future Of Filmmaking Is Here Now: Start Doing What You Love - Byron Q.
May 03, 2024 15:36 - 2 hours - 172 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10QCeF45aWk Support us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Byron Q. is a Chinese American writer/director originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. His first film Bang Bang won the Best 1st feature jury award at the 2011 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. The film went on to gain a cult following within the Asian American street culture. His last feature, Las V...
Story Maps: How To Write A GREAT Screenplay - Daniel Calvisi
April 05, 2024 20:50 - 1 hour - 130 MBWant to see a video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHBHjlb4y84 Support us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. BUY THE BOOK - STORY MAPS: How To Write A GREAT Screenplay http://amzn.to/2hcbRwS BUY THE BOOK - STORY MAPS: TV Drama: The Structure of the One-Hour Television Pilot http://amzn.to/2heFCx5 DANIEL P. CALVISI is a Script Doctor, Writing Coach and the author of Story Maps: How to Write GREAT Screenplay and Story M...
I've Written 12 Books: Here Are Tips That Can Help Every Writer - Andrew Warren
April 02, 2024 19:09 - 2 hours - 227 MBWant to see a video version of this podcast?: https://buff.ly/3TGMCBN Like Film Courage and want to give back? Please support us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Andrew Warren is the international best-selling author of the Thomas Caine thriller series. Andrew also writes the space fantasy series Tales of Talon under the pen name of A.A. Warren. Andrew was born in New Jersey, and studied film and English at the University of Miami. He has over a decade of experience i...
The Comic Toolbox: How to be Funny Even if You're Not - John Vorhaus
March 29, 2024 19:34 - 2 hours - 215 MBBe personally thanked in an upcoming Film Courage video - https://ko-fi.com/filmcourage Want to see a video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfuH-7mMiPg 0:00 - Unbelievable Secret Behind 99% Of All Comedy 11:00 - This Is The Secret To Defeating Failure 23:26 - How To Make People Love Your Art 32:16 - The Path To A Good Idea Is Through A Bad Idea 49:52 - Difference Between A Great Comedy Idea And A Bad One 58:42 - There Is No Story Unless A ...
How To Find Investors And Get Your Movies Made - Ramfis Myrthil
March 29, 2024 18:42 - 2 hours - 184 MBBe personally thanked in an upcoming Film Courage video - https://ko-fi.com/filmcourage Want to see a video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOS0HESd2Ao 0:00 - Most Important Skills A Producer Can Have 19:09 - This How A Bad Day Making A Movie Got Worse 29:31 - 5 Reasons Why A Producer Will Reject A Screenplay 44:02 - How A Producer Finds A Good Story 57:09 - Adventures In Crashing Movie Sets 1:13:29 - There's No Right Way To Approach A-Li...
30 Minute Crowdfunding Training For Beginners
February 29, 2024 19:20 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBMelissa Center is an actress, award-winning filmmaker—known for intensely relatable & visceral women’s stories, a published SPEAKer, and leading "Crowdfunding Queen" who has helped creatives raise over $1M for their passion projects. As an actor, her most notable credits include roles on FBI (CBS), This is Us (NBC), Grey's Anatomy (ABC), Masters of Sex (SHO), and more. Favorite roles onstage include “Maggie” in A Chorus Line (Dir. Mitzi Hamilton), “Olivia” in Sex with Strangers (Hollywood F...
Hidden Tools For Writing A Comedy Screenplay - Steve Kaplan
February 29, 2024 18:57 - 2 hours - 187 MBBe personally thanked in an upcoming Film Courage video - https://ko-fi.com/filmcourage Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5G0INWwQe4 Enjoy Film Courage and want to support, please visit our Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. BUY THE BOOK - THE HIDDEN TOOLS OF COMEDY: The Serious Business Of Being Funny - https://amzn.to/3HlcVsC BUY THE BOOK - THE COMIC HERO'S JOURNEY: Serious Story Structure For Fabulously Funny Film...
How To Land A Job In Film And TV - Carole Kirschner
February 12, 2024 17:29 - 1 hour - 149 MBWatch the video interview on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEoGc_htOCE Enjoy Film Courage and want to support, please visit our Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Carole Kirschner spent fifteen years as a television development executive. A former Vice President of Television for Steven Spielberg's first Amblin Entertainment and a Comedy Development exec at CBS, she’s had the privilege of working with some of the most respected writers in the industry. Swit...
Forensic Speak: How To Write Realistic Crime Dramas -Jennifer Dornbush
February 06, 2024 22:04 - 1 hour - 149 MBSee the video version of this podcast here on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swu6xmBJjHM Support us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. 0:00 - This Is Why Crime Drama Is One Of The Most Popular Genres In The World 11:06 - What Makes A Great Crime Story 22:52 - How To Write A Better True Crime Story 38:59 - First Steps To Writing A True Crime Drama 47:20 - 6 Basic Types Of Evidence Crime Writers Should Know 1:02:21 - The #1 Rule To Writing A Crime Story 1:13:54 -...
Making It Big In Shorts: Ultimate Guide To Making Short Films - Kim Adelman
February 02, 2024 22:12 - 2 hours - 208 MBWatch the video version of this podcast on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DD3zGzHL30 Enjoy Film Courage and want to support, please visit our Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. 0:00 - What Beginning Filmmakers Should Know About Short Films 13:29 - 7 Reasons Why You Should Make A Short Film 25:44 - Advantages To Making A Short Film Before A Feature 34:13 - What You Need To Know Before You Make A Short Film 44:55 - There Is No Story Structure For Short Films 54...
Artist: Awakening the Spirit Within - Jocelyn Jones
February 02, 2024 20:23 - 2 hours - 184 MBWatch the video version of this podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDLvVq9SCz4 Enjoy Film Courage and want to support, please visit our Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. 0:00 - Without Artists There Is No Future 12:31 - Artists Need To Take Responsibility For Their Happiness 28:40 - Why Thinking Is Bad 44:21 - Truth Is Simple... Lies Are Complicated 1:00:57 - How Quieting Your Mind Can Help You Find Your Purpose 1:08:43 - Why Most Artists Are Stuck 1:...
First 3 Hours Of Writing A Story (Starting From Nothing) - Jeff Kitchen
January 05, 2024 21:54 - 3 hours - 285 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RlPZmz9nc Support us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. 0:00 - Biggest Mistake Writers Make When Beginning A Story 20:07 - How To Develop A Story From A Few Words 28:20 - How To Develop A Movie Premise 37:56 - How To Develop A Story Using The 36 Dramatic Situations 1:15:41 - How Writers Can Create A Powerful Dilemma 2:01:28 - This Is An Interesting Tool For Writer...
MASTERING THE PITCH: How To Effectively Pitch Your Ideas - Scott Kirkpatrick
December 13, 2023 20:18 - 2 hours - 165 MBWant to see a video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://youtu.be/n2GcL9dl4_A?si=JbtMqi3n_B8YhmWV Support us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. BUY THE BOOK - MASTERING THE PITCH: How to Effectively Pitch Your Ideas to Hollywood https://amzn.to/3lPyFVh BUY THE BOOK - WRITING FOR THE GREEN LIGHT: How To Make Your Script The One Hollywood Notices http://amzn.to/2wqX5pn BUY THE BOOK - INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA DISTRIBUTION: Film, Television, and New M...
Don't Quit Your Day Job To Make Movies - Jason Park
December 05, 2023 22:47 - 2 hours - 245 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://youtu.be/C3T4coC882A?si=B_-UX6QV5UdMussp Enjoy Film Courage and want to support, please visit our Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Jason Park is an accomplished Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, and Cinematographer. Living in Atlanta, GA with a background in both acting and narrative filmmaking. Jason was raised on the Big Island of Hawai'i. After finishing high school, he moved to Los Ang...
Pro Writer On The Art And Craft Of Screenwriting - John Gray
December 05, 2023 22:15 - 2 hours - 175 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEvvyaZBrJI Support us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. BUY THE BOOK - THE DESECRATED https://amzn.to/3Oj6eHn Brooklyn born John Gray is an award winning writer-director-producer of films and television, and the creator of the long running TV series, Ghost Whisperer. He has written and directed many feature films and movies for television, including White Irish Dr...
A Director’s Journey And Motivational Guide For Beginners - Pete Chatmon
October 30, 2023 21:56 - 2 hours - 192 MBVideo version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbUJlosxhTM 0:00 - Every Artist Must Learn How To Quit 14:17 - Mistakes A Filmmaker Makes After Sundance 32:02 - What Stops Artists From Reaching Their Goals? 42:35 - What Many Directors Don't Realize About Their Careers 56:25 - I Wouldn't Be A Director Without This Happening 1:06:48 - 4 Types Of Directing Every Director Should Know 1:18:35 - If You Don't Learn Story Structure You May Never Work In The Film Industry 1:28:13...
The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure For Writers - Christopher Vogler
October 30, 2023 20:25 - 2 hours - 187 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab6z57N6evA Support us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. 0:00 - Impact Of Myths And Fairy Tales On Modern Stories 10:58 - 8 Common Character Types Writers Should Know 28:26 - 12 Stages Of The Hero's Journey 51:12 - How The Hero's Journey Helps Writers With Their Characters 1:03:22 - The Hero's Journey Is Not A Formula 1:15:52 - How To Write A Character's Death 1:31:54 - The Big Problem With A...
21 Lessons On Writing And Selling Books - Anna David
October 09, 2023 18:24 - 1 hour - 137 MBSupport us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Want to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzSUq_qhzoA 0:00 - How Does A Book Get On Hollywood's Radar? 15:09 - 99% Of Books Won’t Make Their Money Back 29:41 - The Average Author Sells 300 Copies Of Their Book 43:33 - 6 Painful Truths About Being A New York Times Best Selling Author 54:41 - Writing A Novel Versus A Screenplay 1:02:56 - What Writers Should Know Be...
Immersive Storytelling For Real And Imagined Worlds - Margaret Kerrison
October 09, 2023 17:41 - 1 hour - 156 MBSupport us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Want to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi8fWGlt3XI 0:00 - What Is Immersive Storytelling? 15:42 - Suspension Of Disbelief: What Storytellers Should Know 25:23 - How To Engage The Audience Immediately 37:56 - The Story Method (S.T.O.R.Y.) 47:46 - A Great Story Should Feel Like A Roller Coaster Ride 1:01:25 - Creating Star Wars Galaxy's Edge 1:08:51 - In Immersi...
Biggest Differences Between Bad Movies And Great Movies - Erick Weber
September 22, 2023 20:30 - 2 hours - 189 MBSupport us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Watch the video version of this podcast on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONVJYtkgAqU 0:00 - It's A Tragedy This Movie Didn't Win Best Picture 16:51 - Big Difference Between 80's Movies And The Movies Today 25:05 - Biggest Difference Between A Bad Movie And A Great Movie 38:22 - One Rule Filmmakers Should Never Forget 49:30 - Why Do Comic Book Movies Dominate The Box Office 1:03:46 - A24 Is The Greatest Indie S...
This Interview Is Better Than Most Hollywood Sequels - Chris Gore
September 09, 2023 20:07 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBSupport us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Want to see the video version of this podcast? https://youtu.be/N0-nPVAGCCU?si=eNJgA0g0XcCZJLyR 0:00 - Chris Gore's Top 10 Movies Of All Time (Unofficial) 12:30 - Independent Filmmakers Need To Cast Better 18:34 - How To Kill An Iconic Character 32:43 - Why Are There So Many Bad Hollywood Sequels 49:05 - Why 99% Of Movies Today Are Garbage (Part 2) 58:52 - Why Do We Love Bad Movies 1:09:16 - What If Chris Gore Ran A Movie Stu...
12 Essentials To Being A Professional Screenwriter - Christian Elder
September 09, 2023 15:14 - 3 hours - 270 MBSupport us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Want to see the video version of this podcast? https://youtu.be/n_ehpqVUrzA?si=8sdoIiCWuiUG3oeN
The Writer's Room Survival Guide - Niceole Levy
August 23, 2023 17:47 - 1 hour - 165 MBSupport us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Want to see the video version of this podcast? Visit Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EumHXsDZBqo 0:00 - What Writers Should Know About TV Writing Programs 12:40 - 7 Key Benefits To TV Writing Programs 22:15 - Key Factors To Being Hired As A TV Writer 32:42 - How Fate Factors Into An Artist's Career 40:01 - What Writers Need To Know About Selling A TV Show 48:12 - Biggest Mistakes Writers Make With TV Pilots 1:0...
Masterclass On Selling A Movie And The Money They Make - Glen Reynolds
August 11, 2023 19:42 - 2 hours - 200 MBWant to watch the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://youtu.be/EtPv_ppbN0E 0:00 - 3 Reasons Why Filmmakers Should Hire A Producer's Rep 9:14 - 3 Reasons Why You Should Submit To Film Festivals 22:38 - Harsh Truths About Selling A Movie 34:28 - What Filmmakers Don't Understand About Distribution 48:03 - Why 86 Percent Of Filmmakers Don't Trust Film Distributors 1:00:13 - How Much Money Do Independent Movies Make? 1:11:05 - 10 Minute Rule For Filmmakers According...
The Authentic Actor: The Art and Business of Being Yourself - Michael Laskin
August 11, 2023 17:18 - 2 hours - 179 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYOKr5S4YvU 0:00 - Talent Cannot Be Taught 9:05 - Most People Don't Want Massive Success 22:12 - It Takes Most Actors 20 Years To Learn This Lesson 41:22 - How To Boost Confidence 53:30 - What Happens When an Actor Faces a "Bad Script"? 1:11:25 - Why An Acting Audition Is The Real Job 1:25:43 - This Is What Stops An Actor From Getting Into Character 1:36:50 - If You Put Business First Yo...
Beginners Guide To Being A Director In The Movie Industry - Jason Satterlund
August 07, 2023 23:47 - 3 hours - 288 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? https://youtu.be/sxR8EJnMKkE Jason Satterlund is an award winning film director who has been working on films for over 25 years. He has extensive experience in all areas of production including directing, producing, writing, cinematography, and editing. He works all over the world directing, commercials, documentaries, music videos, and feature films. Early on he developed his skills as a storyteller and uses them to this day on projects as div...
On-Camera Acting Class Audit - Brian Cutler Actors Studio
July 17, 2023 20:13 - 2 hours - 172 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://youtu.be/1kRIUlPABe4 SCHEDULE FREE AUDIT WITH BRIAN CUTLER ACTORS STUDIO https://www.actorsstudio.com With an emphasis on performance more than lecturing, Brian Cutler Actors Studio [Burbank, CA] has refined a teaching process that trains actors to get out, smash the audition, and get the role. Simplicity is the key and creating working professionals in film and television is the goal. Never cold or intimidati...
Sujata Day On Rejection, Issa Rae, Her Film Debut and Screenwriting
July 17, 2023 20:06 - 1 hour - 143 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://youtu.be/d_dWCSRBQzE Sujata Day advises against putting a time limit on becoming a working professional in the film industry. She believes that art shouldn't be rushed and that setting arbitrary deadlines can hinder success. Instead, she suggests embracing the journey, finding joy in the pursuit of dreams, and being open to new opportunities. Sujata shares her own experience of initially pursuing engineering a...
What Makes Star Wars Genius? It's Not Hard To Figure Out...
June 18, 2023 22:42 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://youtu.be/_rHHNTrOgNk This Film Courage video discusses various aspects of the Star Wars franchise, including the initial vision of George Lucas, the creation of a rich story world, the use of off-screen events to engage the audience's imagination, the development of complex and layered villains like Darth Vader, the creative decisions that led to expanded universe content, and the thematic arguments within the ...
Honest Truth About Movie Criticism - Scott Menzel
June 16, 2023 19:28 - 2 hours - 202 MBThe video version of this interview here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zlApLDUOHu0 Editor-In-Chief of We Live Entertainment and Hollywood Critics Association Founder Scott Menzel shares how growing up with a passion for drawing as a kid shaped his love for cinema. As a film reviewer and cinephile, Scott shares how his favorite films are not always to most revered by the entertainment industry and how a movie reviewer who goes against popular opinion when it comes to film choices can experienc...
Beginners Guide To Making Movies That Make Money - J. Horton
June 02, 2023 19:06 - 2 hours - 189 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here. https://youtu.be/1B9k3b_StaA SUBSCRIBE TO J. HORTON’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/JHorton Filmmaker, Youtube Creator and Producer of many feature films and documentaries, J. Horton is known for boldly crossing genre boundaries and 'getting it done." In addition to his prolific work in the film industry, he's gained a lot of traction in recent years as a Youtube personality. His Channel The J. Horton is a g...
The Executive Chair: A Writer’s Guide To TV Series Development - Kelly Edwards
May 18, 2023 20:27 - 2 hours - 197 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://youtu.be/pWDzzc4HeGc BUY THE BOOK - THE EXECUTIVE CHAIR: A Writer’s Guide to TV Series Development https://amzn.to/3JZSNKw As HBO and WarnerMedia’s SVP of Talent Development for seven years, Kelly Edwards oversaw all of the emerging artists programs for HBO, HBOMax, and Turner, both domestic and abroad. Edwards’s career spans both television and film, having served as a key corporate diversity executive at Co...
Beginner's Guide To Being A Writer - Tony DuShane
April 03, 2023 14:38 - 2 hours - 231 MBWatch the video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T40VatyO6xk Want more writing videos? Check out our collection on Youtube here: https://bit.ly/2JZJXTi Tony DuShane is the author and award-winning screenwriter of Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk. The book was published by Soft Skull Press and the feature film, directed by Eric Stoltz, was released in 2018 and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. His journalism and essays has appeared in The Los Angeles Tim...
My Story Can Beat Up Your Story - Jeffrey Alan Schechter
March 10, 2023 23:48 - 1 hour - 146 MBWatch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/4fwi63xAQvE BUY THE BOOK - MY STORY CAN BEAT UP YOUR STORY: 10 Ways To Toughen Up Your Screenplay From Opening Hook To Knockout Punch - https://amzn.to/3AC6MVk After moving to Los Angeles, Jeffrey Alan Schechter quickly established himself as a versatile writer, able to work in all genres from action films to family comedies, from pre-school to adult drama, from live action to animation. His writing has earned him a Gemini Award...
The Screenplay Outline Workbook: Prepare To Write Your Best Script - Naomi Beaty
March 10, 2023 23:31 - 2 hours - 185 MBThe video version of this interview here on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acy5KxytQBA&t=17s 0:00 - Why Outlining Is Essential In Screenwriting 13:52 - Simple Ideas Make Great Movies 22:50 - A Writer Has 4 Pivotal Reasons To Write A Screenplay 35:08 - 3 Words That Make Up Every Story 46:35 - Difference Between A Story Engine And A Story Goal 59:43 - 4 Types Of Conflict Writers Should Know 1:15:42 - What Writers Get Wrong With Stakes 1:27:20 - If A Writer Can't Answer This Question...
Story Development Workshop: Writing An Original Screenplay - Guido Segal
February 04, 2023 20:22 - 2 hours - 223 MBSupport us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. The video version of this interview here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/_UyjnR-XBtU Guido Segal was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his MFA in Screenwriting at UCLA, he was a journalist and a film critic, selected as a Juror at la Semaine de la Critique, during the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. Segal has worked as a documentary filmmaker for History and Discovery Channel covering political ...
Writing The TV Drama Series - Pamela Douglas
January 08, 2023 19:28 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://youtu.be/Gvw2xwGoIOM BUY THE BOOK - WRITING THE TV DRAMA SERIES: How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV https://amzn.to/3apqCsc Pamela Douglas is an award-winning writer with numerous credits in television drama. The Fourth Edition of her book Writing the TV Drama Series (2018) has been adopted by network mentoring programs, and foreign language editions have been published in Germany, Italy, China, Spa...
Directing Great Television: Tools For Creating Compelling Drama - Dan Attias
October 30, 2022 19:57 - 2 hours - 221 MBSupport us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage. Want to see a video version of this podcast? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aCFpiow7sw
How To Make The Movies You Want To Make - Joston Ramon Theney
October 30, 2022 19:33 - 3 hours - 276 MBWant to see a video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpSSRjSb8-k Screenwriter, Author, Producer, Director Joston Ramon Theney grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He is known for films such as Wanton Want (2021), Axeman at Cutters Creek (2020) and Jurassic Hunt (2021). WATCH 'WANTON WANT' TRAILER https://youtu.be/VK5__CNz7LA MORE VIDEOS WITH JOSTON RAMON THENEY https://bit.ly/3IQRNIh CONNECT WITH JOSTON RAMON THENEY http://jostonramontheney.com ...
Beginner's Guide To Selling A Movie (PART 2) ** Masterclass ** Jeff Deverett
September 04, 2022 19:19 - 1 hour - 152 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast, please visit Youtube here: https://buff.ly/3QgTYZ3 Jeff Deverett is formerly from Toronto, Canada where he acquired a Law Degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Finance Degree from The University of Toronto. After his legal internship, Jeff migrated directly into the film & TV industry starting in the Home Video Distribution division of New World Entertainment when VHS & Beta was in its “heyday”. Jeff continued his film & TV Distribution care...
What Hollywood Is Getting Wrong And How We Can Fix It - Chris Gore
August 05, 2022 21:47 - 1 hour - 147 MBTo see the video version, please visit Youtube here: https://buff.ly/3Sv3ycV Chris Gore is a writer, comedian, author and television personality who has built a solid reputation as a hilariously outspoken voice in the entertainment world. As a teenager, Chris founded the brutally honest magazine Film Threat, which began as a fanzine while he was a college student in Detroit. As Film Threat evolved into a respected national magazine, he relocated to Los Angeles. The print magazine was retired...
How A Writing Career Changes As You Get Older - Marc Scott Zicree
June 23, 2022 00:56 - 2 hours - 204 MBMarc Scott Zicree is the author of THE TWILIGHT ZONE COMPANION and has written for shows such as STAR TREK – THE NEXT GENERATION, SLIDERS, DEEP SPACE NINE, BABYLON 5, SMURFS, HE-MAN, REAL GHOSTBUSTERS and many more. Marc and his wife Elaine Zicree have worked for virtually all the major studios and networks. In addition to writing, directing and producing great projects for film, TV and books (including the forthcoming GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES), Marc and Elaine mentor th...
Everything I Know About Being A Pro Cinematographer - Brad Rushing
June 23, 2022 00:46 - 4 hours - 335 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://buff.ly/3OvBwMl Brad Rushing began working with Roger Corman's Concorde/New Horizons film studio which afforded him some of his first feature film opportunities as Director of Photography where he learned valuable skills. After a number of years concentrating on indie feature films Brad began to shoot high end music videos photographing award-winning, iconic clips for artists like Britney Spears, Mariah Carey,...
How To Conquer Hollywood And Achieve Screenwriting Success - Gary W Goldstein
June 23, 2022 00:38 - 2 hours - 213 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://buff.ly/3ydv72q Gary W. Goldstein has produced some of Hollywood's biggest box-office hits (Pretty Woman, Under Siege, The Mothman Prophecies and more), generating well over One Billion Dollars in worldwide revenue, receiving multiple Academy Award nominations, People's Choice Awards, a Golden Globe and other honors. Before moving to Los Angeles, Gary practiced as an attorney in San Francisco. He later served ...
Solve Your Story Structure Problems In 11 Steps - Pat Verducci
June 23, 2022 00:29 - 1 hour - 137 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://buff.ly/3QIErCu Writing Coach, Teacher, Mentor and Screenwriter Pat Verducci teaches two Advanced Screenwriting courses at UCLA TFT. She has written scripts for Touchstone Pictures, Witt-Thomas Productions, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. She has also worked as a story consultant for Disney/Pixar. She wrote and directed the feature film True Crime, starring Alicia Silverstone, and her writing credits also i...
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May 08, 2022 19:14 - 2 hours - 202 MBWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here: https://buff.ly/3N4Hra1 BUY THE BOOK - YOU’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER STORY: The 21st Century Survival Guide To Not Just Telling Stories, But Building Super Stories http://amzn.to/2w7NGUa BUY THE BOOK - YOU’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER WORKBOOK: The Official Step-By-Step Companion of You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Story - https://amzn.to/3EV5TqV Houston Howard is a professor, producer, author, speaker and thought leader in the ent...