CineStories Podcast

A conversation with writer/director/producer Phil Guidry about his new film SAVAGELAND. SAVAGELAND is being released on February 24th across multiple platforms (AmazonInstant, iTunes, GooglePlay/YouTube, Vimeo on Demand, Sony Playstation, XBox, Voodoo, Roku).

A conversation with CineStory's TV/Digital Managing Director

An interview with indy producer Tani Cohen. Her movie NO PAY, NUDITY is being released on Friday November 11, 2016. https://www.montereymedia.com/nopaynudity/

A conversation with filmmaker Joe Forte and his new documentary THE MAN WHO SAVED BEN-HUR, which is now available on Amazon, iTunes, and DVD.

A conversation with producer Adrienne Biddle of Unbroken Pictures.

It's the week of the Academy Awards and Meg LeFauve is nominated for an Oscar for her work on INSIDE OUT. We revisit the conversation we had with her before the movie's release last summer.

Meg LeFauve talks about her career and how she transitioned from being a producer and President at Egg Pictures to a working screenwriter where she landed a writing assignment on Pixar's INSIDE OUT. INSIDE OUT hits theaters this Friday, June 19th.

Frederick Mensch, the writer of NIGHTINGALE, talks about his career and how his movie went from script to screen. NIGHTINGALE premieres on HBO May 29th at 9pm. Frederick also runs MovieBytes.com, the most comprehensive database of screenwriting contest info, with a free weekly newsletter that goes out to more than 21,000 email subscribers.

Patrick Tobin, the writer of the soon-to-be released CAKE, sits down to discuss how his script got from the page to screen.

Recorded at CineStory 2012, in this session development executives Jessica Julius and Leah Estrin discuss what it takes to write for all four quadrants, what works in family films, what doesn't and why.

This month we share with you a discussion about the most fundamental element of a screenplay: its concept. Recorded at CineStory 2012, in this session pro writers Mark Fergus and Philip Eisner discuss what makes for a great concept. Between them, Mark and Philip have been responsible for films such as CHILDREN OF MEN, IRON MAN and EVENT HORIZON.

In this episode we talk to CineStory co-founder and Executive Director Emeritus, Pamela Pierce, about why she founded the organization, how the industry has changed over the past two decades and what screenwriters need to know today.

From writer-directors to writer-producers, many writers make their mark by wearing two hats. What kinds of opportunities does the hyphenate open up? Does having a reel, short film or webseries that you directed or produced add value to your career? In this informal room from the 2012 Retreat, Seth Jaret, CEO of Content Engine, and Josh, a literary manager, speak to this question and the implications of the changing mediaverse for writers trying to succeed in today's Hollywood.

Are we living in a golden age of TV? Two writer-producers and one rep with clients working in TV discuss how to land that first staff job, what types of material showrunners will consider and what opportunities currently exist for writers looking to work in TV.

Ever wondered how the pros do it? Here's your chance to hear working Hollywood writers share advice, tools and methods for mastering the craft of screenwriting. Featuring Philip Eisner, Jonathan Fernandez, Glenn Gers, Meg LeFauve and Pat Verducci.

Another gem from our 2011 Retreat! Just in time for Valentine's Day, this discussion explores the importance of writing from heart as well as maintaining a consistent tone, executing exciting set pieces and much more.

Recorded at the 2011 Retreat, this podcast features two literary managers discussing strategies for writing scripts that sell, spec'ing TV shows, as well as finding and working with a manager or agent.

CineStory is delighted to be launching its podcast series with this Q&A session with previous CineStory Screenwriting Awards winner and mentor, Mark Fergus. Recorded at a live event held in Los Angeles in 2011, this Academy Award nominee discusses his work on CHILDREN OF MEN, IRON MAN and COWBOYS AND ALIENS as well as answering questions about working with producers and pitching strategies. Thanks to Mark for participating in the session and for sharing his screenwriting tips and experience. Thanks also to composer Don Bodin for use of his track Home. CineStory is a nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring screenwriters. It runs an annual competition featuring over 20k in cash and prizes, including a 12-month fellowship program. The top 20 writers from each competition are invited to an exclusive 4-day writers retreat where they work one-on-one with Hollywood pros like Mark Fergus.