Slugline - A Screenwriting Workshop

In this episode, Brian chats with musician Jesse (Serious Stanley) and artist Abby (KaheleKreations) about all things K-Pop. To submit ideas for future expeditions into filmmaking, music, and television, please email slugline@foxfirefilms.co. --- The Slugline podcast explores the art and craft of motion pictures slug by slug. Jesse (Serious Stanley): https://www.instagram.com/seriousstanley Abby (KaheleKreations): https://www.instagram.com/vantebearart Foxfire Films: https://www.facebook.com/FoxfireFilms https://www.instagram.com/foxfirefilm Brian Du: https://www.instagram.com/projectxeta Josh Bartels: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_bartels

In this episode, Brian talks with Atlanta-based actress Morgan Lynn Krueger about her acting career, and discuss the full range of projects that she's done. To submit ideas for future expeditions into filmmaking, music, and television, please email slugline@foxfirefilms.co. --- The Slugline podcast explores the art and craft of motion pictures slug by slug. Morgan Lynn Krueger: https://www.instagram.com/morganlynnkrueger Foxfire Films: https://www.facebook.com/FoxfireFilms https://www.instagram.com/foxfirefilm Brian Du: https://www.instagram.com/projectxeta Josh Bartels: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_bartels

The Slugline podcast explores the art and craft of motion pictures slug by slug. In this episode, Brian revisits screenwriting and discusses the process of co-writing feature length screenplays with returning guests Anne Mirrop and Rudy Ramone. To submit ideas for future expeditions into filmmaking, music, and television, please email slugline@foxfirefilms.co.

Having recently read the biography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, I could not help but think about some ways filmmakers could benefit from Jobs’ approach to production. Join me in this episode to think about how anticipating the user experience of our films might help people better appreciate what we were up to.

Brian is back again with Josh, and they are joined by guests Rudy Ramone, self-taught screenwriter, and Garrett Powders, movie buff and co-host of So Many Sequels podcast. Rudy and Garrett expose the details of what gets their heart-racing, as the group takes a scary stroll through the forest of horror cinema.  If you have ideas for a future episode, contact Josh at slugline@foxfirefilms.co 

Anne and Brian are back to introduce Josh to Steven Buchele, a graduate of the University of Tulsa film studies program and fan of all things animated. Steven walks us through some of his favorite animated films and explains how technological advances are pushing the industry forward.  If you have ideas for a future episode, contact Josh at slugline@foxfirefilms.co 

In this special episode of Slugline, Josh is joined by Brian Du and Anne Mirrop to discuss Bong Joon-ho's movie "Parasite." This film spawns conversations about the craft of filmmaking, the nature of class disparity, and so much more. Listen in to hear why we love this film in particular and why we love cinema as an art form.

Which came first: the theory or the film? Join me for a fireside chat about film theory, tinkering, and getting work done as a filmmaker. I'm Josh Bartels; this is Slugline - a podcast about all things cinema. 

The Slugline podcast explores the art and craft of motion pictures like a curious slug, meandering through the underbrush of cinema. Our investigation uncovers the infamous auteur theory of motion pictures. Think with me about who drives the film and implications we should draw out of the conclusions. To submit ideas for future expeditions into film-making, please email josh@foxfirefilms.co.

The Slugline podcast explores the art and craft of motion pictures like a curious slug, meandering through the underbrush of cinema. In this episode, we think about the ideas films communicate.  To submit ideas for future expeditions into film-making, please email josh@foxfirefilms.co.

The Slugline podcast explores the art and craft of motion pictures like a curios slug, meandering through the underbrush of cinema. In this episode, we lean on the great Andrey Tarkovsky to help us learn how to read movies well.   To submit ideas for future expeditions into film-making, please email josh@foxfirefilms.co.

The Slugline podcast explores the art and craft of motion pictures slug by slug. What began as a screenwriting workshop has now morphed into a meandering investigation into the art and craft of motion pictures. In this episode, Josh takes a stab at answering the question, "What is art?" and discovers that might not be the right question. To submit ideas for future expeditions into film-making, please email slugline@foxfirefilms.co.

The Slugline podcast explores the art and craft of motion pictures slug by slug. What began as a screenwriting workshop has now morphed into a meandering investigation into the art and craft of motion pictures. In this pilot episode, meet Josh and learn about the modus operandi for season two of Slugline (aka “The Curious Slug”). To submit ideas for future expeditions into film-making, please email slugline@foxfirefilms.co.

Josh and Brian are back to discuss the premiere of their short film "Ruby Eyes." In this episode, you will learn about the challenges they faced in the edit room and hear about how the film landed at a local film festival.  If you have questions or comments, reach out to us at slugline@foxfirefilms.co

In this finale episode of Slugline's first season, Josh and Brian fade to black while reviewing the benefits of the screenwriting workshop. For more information about Slugline or to get access to the 52 short scripts Josh and Brian wrote in 2019, contact them at slugline@foxfirefilms.co    

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, Chrimbus, or The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, we have something for you! In the spirit of giving, Josh and Brian meet for the final episode (of 2019) to give you an excuse to ignore and not have to talk to your family and loved ones during the holidays. Join us for one last trip through the cosmos, as new things await for 2020. ------------------------------------------------ Slugline is a screenwriting workshop that encourages writers to hone their craft through bi-weekly writing exercises. Each week we give a prompt, and you then utilize that prompt in a 2-5 page script. If you would like to join us, send an email to slugline@foxfirefilms.co, and we will get you hooked up to our online sharing space.

What do bedbugs, the DMV, and Slugline have in common? Josh and Brian meet once again to tell the tales of their hunts for stories that will fit on 2-5 pieces of paper. Join them for another meandering stroll through the world of screenwriting. ------------------------------------------------ Slugline is a screenwriting workshop that encourages writers to hone their craft through bi-weekly writing exercises. Each week we give a prompt, and you then utilize that prompt in a 2-5 page script. If you would like to join us, send an email to slugline@foxfirefilms.co, and we will get you hooked up to our online sharing space.

It's the Slugline Civil War! After a major disagreement on whether Baby Yoda should be called "Baby Yoda", Josh and Brian's fight have come to a head. In a bold power move, Brian has fired Josh from the podcast. With Josh gone, Brian talks about last week's Slugline exercise and shamelessly self-promotes his own script. Are you Team Josh or Team Brian? How long will Brian's tyranny last? Will Josh retaliate by completely shutting down the podcast? To find out, tune in next time on Dragon Ball Z.  Interested in participating in the bi-weekly screenwriting exercise? Then email the team at slugline@foxfirefilms.co.

Why do you write? In this episode of Slugline, Josh and Brian offer their own answers to that question and discuss their screenwriting exercises for the week. If you steal any of the ideas found in this week's episode, we will come after you with the full force of the law and will then sue author Austin Kleon.  Just kidding! Steal our ideas - just be sure to tag us when you publish them.  ----------------------------- Slugline is a screenwriting workshop that encourages writers to hone their craft through bi-weekly writing exercises. Each week we give a prompt, and writers then utilize that prompt in a 2-5 page script. If this is your first time here and you would like to join us, send an email to slugline@foxfirefilms.co, and we will get you hooked up to our online sharing space.

Screenplays are the blueprints of film. Although writing a screenplay is its own craft, the screenplay itself is only one step in the process of creating the finished product - the film. In order to better grasp the entire pipeline of film production, Josh and Brian recently embarked on their maiden production called "Ruby Eyes." On this week's episode, they break down their motivation behind creating this short film and talk through some of the lessons they learned in the process. -------------------------------------- Slugline is a screenwriting workshop that encourages writers to hone their craft through bi-weekly writing exercises. Each week we give a prompt, and writers then utilize that prompt in a 2-5 page script. If this is your first time here and you would like to join us, send an email to slugline@foxfirefilms.co, and we will get you hooked up to our online sharing space.

Due to an unforeseen interference by one Barry Allen, Josh has gone missing this week. With Josh gone, Brian talks about last week's Slugline exercise and goes through a list of common screenwriting mistakes. If you're tired of The Flash messing up the timeline, listen to the podcast and help us gather the Dragon Balls so we can bring Josh back from The Upside Down. Interested in participating in the bi-weekly screenwriting exercise? Then email the team at slugline@foxfirefilms.co.

In this episode, Josh and Brian discuss their Slugline screenplays and talk about which screenwriting software will guarantee fame and riches.  If you're interested in participating in the bi-weekly screenwriting exercise, email the team at slugline@foxfirefilms.co.

Brian is back from the dead just in time to write a creepy story about zombies. Join the Slugline team to discuss their zombie thrillers and to learn about loglines and treatments.

Thanks to an unfortunately timed snap from Thanos, Brian has gone missing this week. With Brian gone, Josh talks about last week's Slugline exercise and explores various ways of coming up with story concepts. If you're one of the lucky ones, listen to this podcast and then help us collect the infinity stones so we can bring Brian back next week. 

Welcome to the first ever Slugline Podcast from Foxfire Films. This is our origin story. In this episode, Josh and Brian explain how the Slugline screenwriting exercise got started. They also talk shop about last week's screenplays and invite you to join them this coming week. Stay tuned until the end to discover this week's writing prompt. Until next time, keep writing!