On The Page
663 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 365 ratingsON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.
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Episodes
537. Wisdom from the Christmas Guy
December 22, 2017 14:00 - 41 minutes - 24 MBWriter Brian Turner returns to talk about his new job writing for the Netflix series “Trolls” and helps Pilar answer more questions from her neglected e-mail inbox.
536. Trends for 2018
December 16, 2017 01:03 - 48 minutes - 28.1 MBCareer-coach Lee Jessup returns to talk about the changes we saw in 2017 and writing trends ahead for 2018.
535. Log Line Contest 2017
December 08, 2017 08:19 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBPilar and Aadip review log lines sent in from listeners! Who will be the winner?
534. Writing Non-binary Characters
December 01, 2017 14:00 - 56 minutes - 32.9 MBNon-binary characters don’t fit into classic male or female molds. Writers Laura Erickson-Schroth and Sonya Ellis discuss the challenges and creative opportunities. Pilar’s 17-year-old daughter Ezra Rae Dodson leads the way.
533. Surviving AFM
November 24, 2017 16:10 - 48 minutes - 27.9 MBArmed with a case of thumb drives and a bag filled with aspirin, filmmakers Curt Wiser, Al Mauro and John Wotring went to the American Film Market for four days of pitching, meetings and networking. Hear their day-by-day account in this special “roving reporter” episode.
532. Beyond Bollywood
November 17, 2017 19:32 - 47 minutes - 27.2 MBFilmmakers Shazia Malik and Danish Renzu talk about their experiences pitching, writing and directing movies in India and the U.S.
531. Mr. Fortuitous
November 10, 2017 20:13 - 44 minutes - 25.9 MBSometimes you just happen to run into an old client from New York, who happens to be in town taking meetings for his feature after wrapping production for his short film. So, what do you do next? Put him on the podcast of course! Guest: Keith Armonaitis
530. VO, Flashback and Breaking the 4th Wall
November 03, 2017 18:31 - 24 minutes - 14.1 MBPilar gives a sneak preview of her next book, “The Coffee Break Screenwriter Breaks the Rules,” with this discussion about narrative devices like voice over and flashback.
529. Scary Scripting
October 27, 2017 13:00 - 47 minutes - 27.5 MBJosh Stolberg, writer of “Jigsaw” (in theaters now), talks about the “Saw" franchise, working with Clive Barker and his advice for being scary on the page.
528. Write It Like Bruce
October 20, 2017 13:00 - 55 minutes - 32.2 MBWriter on the verge Eric Rudnick talks about rewriting, video pitching and channeling your inner Bruce Springsteen.
527. Screenplay Development from the Inside Out
October 13, 2017 17:21 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBSo you’ve got a script. What happens next? Producer Rona Edwards fills us in. A must-listen for those who want to understand the true business side of showbiz. Also check out the third edition of her book, “I Liked It, I Didn’t Love It: Screenplay Development from the Inside Out."
526. The Adventures of Katie Mattila
October 06, 2017 14:01 - 39 minutes - 22.6 MBAnimation writer Katie Mattila (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Kung Fu Panda, Harvey Beaks, 100 Things to do Before High School, Tangled: The Series and Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh) talks about her experience with script-driven animated series and story-board driven animated series.
525. Writing in Cologne
October 01, 2017 02:26 - 53 minutes - 30.9 MBPilar's students from the International Film School in Cologne, Germany talk about their stories and feelings about US and German television.
524. Inbox
September 22, 2017 13:00 - 59 minutes - 34.2 MBWith the help of writer Suzanne Keilly, Pilar clears out her overstuffed e-mail inbox and gives long overdue answers to listener questions.
523. The Comic Hero’s Journey
September 15, 2017 13:00 - 54 minutes - 31.2 MBUsing comedy expert Steve Kaplan’s upcoming book as a launching point, he and TV writer Ellen Sandler discuss the journey, goals and drive of main characters in comedy features and TV shows.
522. Keeping it “The 100”
September 08, 2017 13:00 - 44 minutes - 25.6 MBStar student turned star TV writer Charmaine DeGrate returns to the podcast to share what she’s learned as a writer and producer of the popular CW series “The 100.”
521. Christopher Vogler
September 01, 2017 13:27 - 45 minutes - 26.1 MBChristopher Vogler, author of the landmark book "The Writer's Journey”, discusses mythic structure, connectivity and “the wisdom of the body."
520. Acquiring Life Rights
August 25, 2017 13:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBDavid Kessler spent years attempting to get life rights for the scripts he wanted to write. In this episode he shares his journey and provides tips for the passionate (and brave) screenwriter.
519. The Song Of My Movie: Take 2
August 18, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIt's another On The Page/Rock Solid mash-up as Pilar and Pat Francis read listener's log lines and play the songs that the writer would want on the soundtrack.
518. Now That's Funny!
August 11, 2017 13:00 - 48 minutes - 27.8 MBWant to get a laugh? Try some conflict and hostility. Peter Desberg, psychologist, teacher and author, explains it all to you.
517. The Positive Press Tour
August 04, 2017 13:00 - 54 minutes - 31.4 MBSilicon Valley writer Shawn Boxe talks about getting work, navigating the writers room and creating story while also battling cancer.
516. Not a Cucumber Sandwich Party
July 28, 2017 13:00 - 44 minutes - 25.9 MBThe great Scotty Mullen returns to talk about his latest movie: Sharknado 5!
515. The Script Supervisor
July 21, 2017 23:03 - 49 minutes - 28.7 MBTime, place, pacing and continuity: these are just some of the responsibilities of a script supervisor. Sylvia Parker (Edge of Tomorrow, T2 Trainspotting, The Theory of Everything, Murder on the Orient Express), covers the details!
514. Bend and Snap with Kiwi Smith
July 14, 2017 17:10 - 48 minutes - 28.2 MBKirsten (Kiwi) Smith, the co-writer of "Legally Blonde," "10 Things I Hate About You," "Ella Enchanted" and (in development) "The Expendabelles" and "Sister Act 3," talks about breaking story, creating set-pieces and discovering the “joy" of a character.
513. Character Arc
July 07, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBFrom inner wounds to onion chopping, Pilar and author Michael Hauge hash out the complex character arc of the on-screen protagonist.
512. Dynamic Duo
June 30, 2017 16:00 - 51 minutes - 29.7 MBWriting partners Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin describe their journey from winning contests to writing the live action “Mulan" for Disney.
511. Idea Think Tank
June 23, 2017 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBHow do you find the next great story? Writers Jacob Coakley, Alicia Lomas-Gross, Amanda Torigiani, Nadia Madden and Neal Thibedeau share the ways they brainstorm new ideas and find character inspiration from news, work and life.
510. Not Just A Pretty Face
June 16, 2017 16:08 - 31 minutes - 18.3 MBJamie Anderson has worked hard creating content and pitching ideas. Now it's paying off with representation and features in development.
509. The Reality of Reality
June 09, 2017 13:00 - 54 minutes - 31.6 MBProducer Wendy Miller (formerly with Playboy TV, NBC Universal, Lifetime, Oxygen) has heard many, many reality pitches. Here are some of her do’s and don’ts!
508. Hallmark Heather
June 02, 2017 13:36 - 41 minutes - 24.2 MBHeather Overton, manager of original programming at Crown Media Family Networks, discusses the mission and story approach at the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.
507. Gentle Subversion
May 26, 2017 13:00 - 48 minutes - 27.7 MBIrish writer/director John Butler discusses the ways he honored and subverted archetypes in his "coming out of age" film, "Handsome Devil."
506. The Marvel Cinematic Universe
May 19, 2017 13:38 - 56 minutes - 32.8 MBPilar learns from husband Pat Francis about the “three phases” of Marvel story-lines in the movies and on television.
505. Luck with Lifetime
May 12, 2017 13:00 - 34 minutes - 19.8 MBWriters Melissa Cassera and Hunter Doohan separately made their first script sales with Lifetime. Hear how they did it, what it’s taught them and what’s next on the horizon.
504. What Not To Wear
May 05, 2017 13:00 - 43 minutes - 25.2 MBCarole Kirschner, Director of the WGA Showrunner Training Program, CBS Diversity Program and Humanitas Fellowship, returns with business advice on how to create your personal PR packet, how to prep for a meeting and what not to wear to an interview.
503. Six Experts and a Toucan
April 28, 2017 17:09 - 41 minutes - 24 MBA distributor, marketing expert, acquisitions director, producer, writer and filmmaker offer their opinions and expertise at the Cartagena International Film Festival.
502. Digging Under The Castle Walls
April 21, 2017 17:09 - 53 minutes - 30.9 MB"Go-getters” Aydrea Walden, T. Michael Martin and Denise Cruz reveal the unique approaches to story and business that helped them hit the ground running with their writing careers.
501. John Badham
April 14, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBPilar welcomes legendary Director John Badham (Saturday Night Fever, War Games, Blue Thunder, Stakeout) to the show to discuss his career in filmmaking and his approach to the script.
500. Happy Anniversary
April 07, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBPilar celebrates the 500th episode of the On the Page Podcast with her producers past and present.
499. My Dinner with Arnold
March 31, 2017 13:00 - 59 minutes - 34.1 MBDirector Elliott Lester discusses his upcoming slate of projects including the new film "Aftermath" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
498. Daniel Pyne
March 24, 2017 13:00 - 42 minutes - 48.4 MBDaniel Pyne, screenwriter (sum of all fears, manchurian candidate, pacific heights) and novelist, drops by the OTP Studio to chat about noir tropes, writing authentically, and the challenges of inaccurate IMDB descriptions.
497. Six Pitches
March 17, 2017 13:00 - 49 minutes - 28.4 MBPilar and guest co-host Jason Levy (winner of the 2016 Log Line Contest) listen to the movie and TV pitches of writers Cat Alvarado, Barbara Cole, Julianne Eggold, Darius Garland, Misha Klein and Ryan Nanni.
496. Writing Muslim Characters
March 10, 2017 18:00 - 50 minutes - 29 MBWriters Ayser Salman and Lena Khan talk about the challenge and promise of writing Muslim characters for film and TV.
495. Gotta Dance
March 03, 2017 19:17 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBTV and film choreographer Courtney Miller reveals the way on-screen dance contributes to story.
494. Oscar Podcast 2017
February 24, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBBrian Pope, Mike Musa, Nina Berry and Pat Francis join Pilar for their annual discussion of the nominees for best screenplay and best adapted screenplay.
493. The Heart and the Spine of the Story
February 17, 2017 14:00 - 44 minutes - 25.6 MBKim Zubick, producer of "The Zookeeper’s Wife," reveals the movie's long road from book to screen.
492. Films To Save Your Love Life
February 10, 2017 16:48 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MBAuthor Pamela Jaye Smith talks about the structure, characters and different kinds of love found in the movies curated in her new book, “Romantic Comedies: These Films Can Save Your Love Life."
491. Looking Back at the Writers Strike: A Double Episode
February 03, 2017 19:38 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBBrian Kalata and Stephen Andrzejewski, the producers of the documentary "Pencils Down! The 100 Days of the Writers Guild Strike,” look back at the issues that created the strike and discuss the changes in the industry since its resolution. We then rebroadcast Episode 10 of the On the Page Podcast, originally recorded on the eve of the Writers Strike.
490. Breaking In
January 27, 2017 14:00 - 40 minutes - 23.1 MBCareer coach Lee Jessup returns to talk about the interviews she conducted for her new book “Breaking In: Tales From The Screenwriting Trenches.”
489. Writing for Virtual Reality
January 20, 2017 14:00 - 47 minutes - 27.5 MBScreenwriter Giz Gewirtz, co-founder of Seismic Games, discusses the possibilities and limitations of virtual reality narratives.
488. Teachers
January 13, 2017 14:00 - 56 minutes - 65 MBKathryn Renee Thomas and Caitlin Barlow, creators and stars of “Teachers” on TV Land, school us in the improv techniques they use to build characters and find “the game of the scene.”