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The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is joined by guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor for an in-depth film analysis of The Wolfman (2025). They dissect the film's subversive approach to the werewolf genre, its themes of generational trauma, and how it stacks up against classic horror films. Tune in for a spirited discussion filled with differing opinions and plenty of laughs!What You'll Learn in This Episode:The film's unique take on werewolf mythology and practical effects.How generational trauma is woven into the narrative.The impact of subverting audience expectations in genre films.The importance of character development and pacing in horror.Insights into the evolving "Dark Universe" of monster movies.Key Moments:00:38 - Geoffrey introduces the episode and guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor.01:01 - Logline and background on The Wolfman and its director, Leigh Whannell.04:44 - Reece questions whether the film would have worked better without the Wolfman title.07:08 - Discussion on the film's subversive approach and use of practical effects.16:29 - Comparing The Wolfman's box office performance to Nosferatu and audience expectations.About the Guests:Katie Presto and Reece Taylor are returning guest hosts who bring their unique perspectives and humor to film analysis. Katie is known for her deep dives into character relationships, while Reece offers critical insights into genre conventions and storytelling.About the Host:With films on network television and streaming platforms, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a screenwriter, author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter, and passionate about teaching. As the host of The Successful Screenwriter, he interviews industry professionals and shares valuable screenwriting insights.Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Saw (2004) by Leigh WhannellUpgrade (2018) by Leigh WhannellThe Invisible Man (2020) by Leigh WhannellInsidious (2010) by Leigh WhannellConnect with Geoffrey D. Calhoun:Podcast WebsiteInstagram @screenwriterpodTikTok @screenwriterpodDid The Wolfman live up to your expectations, or were you left wanting more? Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more industry insights.#Screenwriting #FilmAnalysis #TheWolfman #HorrorMovies #WerewolfFilms #GenerationalTrauma #SubversiveCinema #PodcastDiscussion #Filmmaking #ScriptwritingTips
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Dr. Oren Gottfried. Neurosurgeon by Day, Lead TV Medical Consultant by Night. Logline for your new favorite show... not quite. This conversation is a pod first and I'm so thankful that Dr. Gottfried made the time to join us. Today we're going behind the scenes of our favorite medical procedurals to how they authenticity take the audience on emotional journeys each week with the help of real medical professionals. Dr. Gottfried is a Neurosurgeon and Professor at Duke University. In addition to clinical and academic work, he provides creative and technical expertise as a medical consultant and writer for Chicago Med, Brilliant Minds & The Good Doctor among others. Dr. Gottfried openness to help others in understanding his world of medicine paired with a cold-call from a producer in 2010 opened a whole new chapter in his work. This conversation is full of insight, education and empowerment. For anyone that's had nerves or hesitation working on medical procedurals, we're here to help. I've been blessed to work on a number of medical shows and bring my background as a first responder to the role. On each set I've been so impressed with the care and attention to detail the medical consultants bring to the set and script. My hope is this conversation will be a lasting asset for actors, giving you insight into the world so that you can create at your highest level. Thank you to Dr. Gottfried for sharing his love of medicine and the craft with us today. Now let's get to the conversation! Have a question for Dr. Gottfried? He's kindly shared his email with the WMF community. Hollywood, Health and Society --- What's My Frame, hosted by Laura Linda Bradley Join the WMF creative community now! Instagram: @whatsmyframe IMDb What's My Frame? official site
Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn't make the top fifteen lists for the 2024 Logline Contest.
Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners!
It's time for the annual On the Page logline competition! Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
Writer James “Doc” Mason digs into the elements of the logline as discussed in his book, Mastering the Logline: How To Excite Hollywood in a Single Sentence.
▸ Deze aflevering hebben we het over de thriller A Quiet Place: Day One, Fancy Dance en het derde seizoen van The Bear. We voorzien jullie weer met het belangrijkste nieuws uit Hollywood en neemt Hakan een snack mee wat te maken heeft met de film Forrest Gump. Benieuwd wat we van de films en serie van deze week vinden? Bekijk of luister de aflevering nu! ▸ Abonneer op De Video Corner: https://www.youtube.com/@DeVideoCorner?sub_confirmation=1 ▸ Volg De Video Corner ook op TikTok, Instagram en Facebook: https://linktr.ee/devideocorner/ ▸ Kijk voor onze volledige ratinglijst op Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/DeVideoCorner/ ▸ De Video Corner is een productie van Back Corner: https://www.back-corner.nl/ ▸ Voor samenwerkingen kunt u mailen naar: adverteren@back-corner.nl (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:09) Laatste Nieuws (00:02:22) A Quiet Place: Day One (00:16:36) Snacks (00:20:56) Fancy Dance (00:33:14) The Bear Seizoen 3 (00:42:30) The Logline (00:43:50) Aanraders
Send us a Text Message.Join us, in the...sarcophagus? We're kicking "Ben's Blockbuster Bonanza Summer," in a...small way?! Our fabulous guest Actor/Director/Writer/Artist MJ Sieber, is on board for an odyssey through the body in "InnerSpace" (1987 Dir. Joe Dante). Starring: Martin Short, Meg Ryan, and Dennis "Start the Reactor" Quaid. Question: Is it better to have kids that shrink down, or blow up? We take another visit to Mark Cherry's House in 'The 'Burbs,' of 'Wisteria Lane,' via the circulatory system. MJ gives us our most thorough Logline to date. And, straight from the heart, do you have any thoughts on the movie "Frequency?" *This episode is the same length as the episode subject!Plot: A test pilot is miniaturized in a secret experiment, and accidentally injected into the ass of a hapless store clerk.Recorded 6/242hrs**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul RootConcept - Paul Root
▸ Deze aflevering hebben we het over Bad Boys: Ride or Die, The Watchers en het vierde seizoen van de serie The Boys. We voorzien jullie weer met het belangrijkste nieuws uit Hollywood en neemt Hakan een snack mee wat te maken heeft met de film Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Benieuwd wat we van de films en serie van deze week vinden? Bekijk of luister de aflevering nu! ▸ Abonneer op De Video Corner: https://www.youtube.com/@DeVideoCorner?sub_confirmation=1 ▸ Volg De Video Corner ook op TikTok, Instagram en Facebook: https://linktr.ee/devideocorner/ ▸ Kijk voor onze volledige ratinglijst op Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/DeVideoCorner/ ▸ De Video Corner is een productie van Back Corner: https://www.back-corner.nl/ ▸ Voor samenwerkingen kunt u mailen naar: adverteren@back-corner.nl (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:26) Laatste Nieuws (00:02:38) Bad Boys: Ride or Die (100:9:13) Snacks (00:23:41) The Watchers (00:36:22) The Boys Seizoen 4 (00:47:02) The Logline (00:48:43) Aanraders
Just how important are character introductions in film? What are the most important steps you need to take before sending out your script? How do you pay for healthcare as a freelance filmmaker? In today's episode, No Film School's Charles Haine and Jason Hellerman discuss: Why writers need to improve their character introductions Examples of movie intros we love Copyright - should you copyright your script before sending it out Why you should join a writer's group Asking for honest, constructive feedback from your network The importance of log lines Why most production companies don't offer health insurance Exploring public healthcare exchanges Memorable Quotes “There's a million reasons to put a screenplay down after a couple of pages. The reason to keep reading is because you're interested in the characters.” [10:00] “Your first twenty pages are about developing a relationship with the reader and having them trust you and be confident in you. Typos break that ability to have that trust.” [24:14] “The most important people to you in your career are people one step down and one step up the ladder from you.” [40:10] “The problem with union benefits is the volume of work you have to do to keep them.” [48:57] Mentioned What is a Logline? Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web https://nofilmschool.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool Twitter https://twitter.com/nofilmschool YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
▸ Deze aflevering hebben we het over de langverwachte film, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Naast dat hebben we het ook over de fantasy-komedie IF en de horrorfilm The Strangers: Chapter 1. We voorzien jullie weer met het belangrijkste nieuws uit Hollywood, Hakan neemt weer een snack mee en we sluiten de aflevering af met een paar aanraders! Benieuwd wat we van de films van deze week vinden? Bekijk of luister de aflevering nu! ▸ Abonneer op De Video Corner: https://www.youtube.com/@DeVideoCorner?sub_confirmation=1 ▸ Volg De Video Corner ook op TikTok, Instagram en Facebook: https://linktr.ee/devideocorner/ ▸ Kijk voor onze volledige ratinglijst op Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/DeVideoCorner/ ▸ De Video Corner is een productie van Back Corner: https://www.back-corner.nl/ ▸ Voor samenwerkingen kunt u mailen naar: adverteren@back-corner.nl (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:24) Laatste Nieuws (00:02:39) Furiosa: a Mad Max Saga (00:16:36) Snacks (00:22:36) IF (00:32:14) The Strangers: Chapter 1 (00:44:26) The Logline (00:46:11) Aanraders
Do you need a logline for your novel? I thought they were just for movies. Typically they are, but they are also very helpful for books too. This week Jodi explains why writing a logline not only helps you with your elevator pitch and hook, but also makes sure your story clearly contains all the major elements required for a page-turning story. PS. You might need a pen and paper to take notes! ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Detailed show notes can be found at www.jfgibson.com.au And if you have a burning questions you'd like answered, please email through my contact form on my website above, or reach out on Instagram where you'll find me @jfgibsonwriter You can also support the show by buying me a coffee on Ko-fi. https://ko-fi.com/jodigibson Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you'll get a shout out on the show too. Happy listening (and writing)! Jodi…
▸ Deze aflevering hebben we het over Garfield The Movie, The Fall Guy en de Netflix serie A Man in Full. Verder komen onderwerpen aanbod als Baby Reindeer, de documentaire Action en Late Night With the Devil. Hakan verrast ons met een toepasselijk snack en nemen we weer een paar aanraders mee. Benieuwd wat we van de films en serie van deze week vinden? Bekijk of luister de aflevering nu! ▸ Abonneer op De Video Corner: https://www.youtube.com/@DeVideoCorner?sub_confirmation=1 ▸ Volg De Video Corner ook op TikTok, Instagram en Facebook: https://linktr.ee/devideocorner/ ▸ Kijk voor onze volledige ratinglijst op Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/DeVideoCorner/ ▸ De Video Corner is een productie van Back Corner: https://www.back-corner.nl/ ▸ Voor samenwerkingen kunt u mailen naar: adverteren@back-corner.nl (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:21) Laatste Nieuws (00:02:34) The Garfield Movie (00:09:38) Baby Reindeer (00:13:04) Snacks (00:17:57) The Fall Guy (00:31:06) A Man in Full (00:35:40) Late Night with the Devil (00:39:04) The Logline (00:40:26) Aanraders
Tie Point! New Episode served! The Boys serve up a review of “Challengers”, the new film from famed ALGERIAN director Luca Guadagnino, and lob some deep, right-on-the-line analysis and film discussion. The director of “Bones and All” serves up different kinds of bones in the tennis-threesome erotic drama, and Emcee and Cupcake find themselves volleying back and forth over the film's performances, the time jumps, the camera work, and all the sexy sexy. Is Challengers a film lover's dream or is it arty, pumped up CW-YA-erotica starring a ubiquitous but albeit gorgeous actress? NOTE: Cupcake and Emcee have a brief SPOILER talk about the film “All of Us Strangers”....please check the timestamps if you don't want it spoiled. But first, Emcee goes budgetary in his plus, while Cupcake plus'es yest another action flick. Stick around for “Q&Alex when the hosts talk perks, movie genres, pet peeves, and first kisses.. BACKHAND VOLLEY US INTO YOUR EARS!!!! #beanietoss Timestamps: (00.00.31) Intro (00.02.37) Emcee's Plus (00.08.55) Cupcake's Plus (00.16.12) Above and Below the line (00.45.58) SPOILERS FOR THE FILM “ALL OF US STRANGERS” (00.47.40) Spoiler Free + Emcee's Logline (01.47.43) Outro (01.50.29) Q & Alex
▸ Deze aflevering hebben we het over de nieuwe serie op Prime: Fallout en twee films van productiebedrijf A24, namelijk Civil War en Love Lies Bleeding. Verder verrast Hakan ons weer met een snack, delen we het laatste nieuws en nemen we weer een paar aanraders mee. Benieuwd wat we van de films en serie van deze week vinden? Bekijk of luister de aflevering nu! ▸ Abonneer op De Video Corner: https://www.youtube.com/@DeVideoCorner?sub_confirmation=1 ▸ Volg De Video Corner ook op TikTok, Instagram en Facebook: https://linktr.ee/devideocorner/ ▸ Kijk voor onze volledige ratinglijst op Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/DeVideoCorner/ ▸ De Video Corner is een productie van Back Corner: https://www.back-corner.nl/ ▸ Voor samenwerkingen kunt u mailen naar: adverteren@back-corner.nl (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:21) Laatste Nieuws (00:02:10) Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver (00:06:56) Fallout (00:19:26) Snacks (00:25:04) Civil War (00:37:30) The Illusionist (00:40:37) Love Lies Bleeding (00:48:30) Challengers (00:50:25) The Logline (00:51:46) Aanraders
▸ Deze aflevering beginnen we met het belangrijkste nieuws van de afgelopen week en gaan we het hebben over het regiedebuut van Dev Patel met Monkey Man. Tussendoor trakteert Hakan ons zoals altijd met een toepasselijke snack, hebben we het uitgebreid over Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire & zien we Sydney Sweeney in de film Immaculate. Verder sluiten we af met interessante aanraders en is dit weer een geslaagde aflevering! Benieuwd wat we van de films van deze week vinden? Bekijk of luister de aflevering nu! ▸ Abonneer op De Video Corner: https://www.youtube.com/@DeVideoCorner?sub_confirmation=1 ▸ Volg De Video Corner ook op TikTok, Instagram en Facebook: https://linktr.ee/devideocorner/ ▸ Kijk voor onze volledige ratinglijst op Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/DeVideoCorner/ ▸ De Video Corner is een productie van Back Corner: https://www.back-corner.nl/ ▸ Voor samenwerkingen kunt u mailen naar: adverteren@back-corner.nl (00:00:00) Intro (01:06) Het Laatste Nieuws (00:02:00) Monkey Man (00:15:04) Snacks (00:19:38) Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire (00:28:05) Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (00:32:08) Immaculate (00:39:49) C'è Ancora Domani (00:41:03) The Logline (00:42:13) Aanraders
In a recent podcast interview with host Floyd Marshall Jr., James "Doc" Mason, a seasoned screenwriter, producer, and consultant, shared his insights on crafting a compelling logline that captures the attention of Hollywood executives. His book, "Mastering the Logline: How to Excite Hollywood in a Single Sentence," serves as a guide for aspiring writers to create loglines that entice industry professionals to read their scripts. In this interview, Mason discussed the importance of the logline, the common pitfalls writers face, and the key elements that make a logline successful. The Significance of Loglines: Mason explained that a well-crafted logline is crucial as it acts as a gateway for industry professionals to decide whether to read a script. He emphasized that a logline is not merely a description of the story but rather a concise representation of the central conflict. Mason believes that a logline should be intriguing and pique the curiosity of the reader, providing them with enough information to get them excited about the script. Crafting a Phenomenal Logline: During the interview, Mason discussed the challenges writers face when condensing an entire story into just a few sentences. He highlighted the importance of understanding the central conflict and effectively describing it in 30 to 35 words. Mason stressed that writers should focus on capturing the essence of the conflict rather than attempting to describe the entire story. By doing so, writers can create loglines that generate interest and compel readers to request the full script. The Role of Conflict: Mason emphasized that loglines revolve around conflict and that writers should prioritize conveying this conflict in their loglines. He discussed Christopher Lockhart's approach to loglines, which centers on the three Cs: conflict, conflict, and conflict. Mason expanded on Lockhart's method, explaining that loglines should aim to describe the central conflict of the story, providing readers with a clear understanding of what the protagonist is up against. Understanding the Elements of a Logline: Mason identified nine essential elements that should be included in a logline. These elements encompass the story's protagonist, the goal they strive to achieve, the stakes involved, the main conflict, and the unique premise that sets the story apart. By incorporating these elements into a logline, writers can create a compelling and comprehensive overview of their script. The Journey to Success: Throughout the interview, Mason shared his personal journey as a screenwriter and how his experiences shaped his understanding of loglines. From his early days working at Blockbuster Video to owning his own video store, Mason's passion for movies ultimately led him to pursue a career in writing. He discussed the ups and downs of his career, including the persistence required to see his scripts come to fruition, such as his upcoming project, "Journey to Now." Conclusion: Crafting an enticing logline is a crucial skill for screenwriters, as it serves as the gateway to grabbing the attention of Hollywood executives. James "Doc" Mason's book, "Mastering the Logline," offers valuable insights and guidance to help writers create loglines that excite industry professionals. By understanding the central conflict, focusing on the key elements, and capturing the essence of the story, writers can increase their chances of getting their scripts noticed in a highly competitive industry. ======== Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective: ifapfilmcollective.com Connect With Floyd Marshall Jr: instagram.com/floydmarshalljr tiktok.com/@floydmarshalljr0 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/support
Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn't make the top fifteen lists for the 2023 Logline Contest.
Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners. Dimwitted extraterrestrials. Time-traveling teachers. Felons at birthday parties. Who will win?
Ready to submit for the annual On the Page logline competition? Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
Charla Woodruff, Brandon's older sister, requests a second interview with law enforcement. The team discusses the allegations Brandon's sister makes, as well as a shocking revelation from Brandon's former friend, Mike Etherington. For more information about this and other cases we've covered, follow @ICHHstories on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join our Patreon for early access to Rap Battles, Battle breakdowns from Geechi, daylyt, jaz, twork, podcasts and more: https://www.patreon.com/LastSecondSEASarah is joined by special guests Ace and Loso to play a new game about movies!Timestamps:Intro: 0:00Meet our Guests: 0:54How to Play: 1:14Let the Games begin: 1:47Point update: 9:50Loso chokes 18:19Last Questions: 23:34A Winner is Crowned: 23:42Please note: We are just two under qualified individuals talking about movies because we love to do it. We do not mean to offend, we are just trying to have fun and maybe make you laugh a little.
Join our Patreon for early access to Rap Battles, Battle breakdowns from Geechi, daylyt, jaz, twork, podcasts and more: https://www.patreon.com/LastSecondSEASarah is joined by special guest Dionna Michelle to play a new game about movies!Timestamps:Intro: 0:000:49 Logline game explained2:30 Let the games begin7:27 : Intermission8:55: Second half of the game begins23:23 We have a winner!Please note: We are just two under qualified individuals talking about movies because we love to do it. We do not mean to offend, we are just trying to have fun and maybe make you laugh a little.
Join our Patreon for early access to Rap Battles, Battle breakdowns from Geechi, daylyt, jaz, twork, podcasts and more: https://www.patreon.com/LastSecondSEASarah is joined by special guest Billy Boondocks to play a new game about movies!Timestamps:Intro: 0:001:07 the game explained.2:33: Let the games begin8:15: Half time/getting to know you9:50: Second half23:06 We have a winnerPlease note: We are just two under qualified individuals talking about movies because we love to do it. We do not mean to offend, we are just trying to have fun and maybe make you laugh a little.
Welp, it's the spooky season!!! Here's to 2023's first Screen Shots spooky season installment. CHAPTERS:0:00 - intro1:08 - Logline and box office earnings1:48 - spoiler-free rating11:06 - rating19:01 - spoiler review36:35 - movie recommendation39:14 - word revealGAME RULES
The Hollywood/Vegas connection goes way back! In fact, actor, and Las Vegas resident, Mark Wahlberg has been working to make Las Vegas a "Hollywood in the desert." Now say you've got a script or great idea for a movie. How do you get Hollywood/Vegas' attention? To answer that question (and the many subsequent follow-ups,) we chat with James "Doc" Mason about his new book "Mastering the Logline: How to Excite Hollywood With A Single Sentence." https://www.masteringthelogline.com/ https://vegasneversleeps.com/
Sam puts Connor's horror movie knowledge to the test… GUEST: Connor Dadey @thedeadlightspod
We are live, on-location at the TCL Chinese Theatre for the 19th annual Oscar Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, as the official podcast partner. These shorter, special episodes are with selected filmmakers. In this episode, Inde sits down with directing duo CLIQUA (Pasqual Gutierrez & Raul Sanchez) and their First AD Montes to discuss their film, “Shut Up & Fish”. They talk about filming on a boat, the importance of casting & prep work with actors. Logline: "Shut Up & Fish", by directing duo Cliqua, crafts evocative and bold coming-of-age vignettes on the trending Los Angeles Latino youth culture. The themes of the film's immersion orbit social identity, belonging, and the emergence of authentic character. Follow the filmmaker: https://www.instagram.com/cliquamundo/ Can't make it to the festival in person? Watch the films at https://bitpixtv.com/programs/hsff-23-pre-roll-final-87100d and use code HSFF2023CFA for 20% off! For our listeners, CFA has teamed up with We Make Movies to get you a discount on production management services, including access to comprehensive production insurance and workers' comp for your next shoot. Visit wemakemovies.org/insurance and use code CFA23 on your intake form for 10% off your quote. Follow us wherever you listen to your podcasts to keep up to date on new episode releases. A huge thank you to our sponsors: Apogee, FilmTools, Rosco, Lightstone Rentals, Deity, Canon, and First Mile Technologies. Website: https://www.cinematographyforactors.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographyforactors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinematographyforactors Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling. Join the CFA Community, sign up to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e27e1a2bc895/newsletter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinematographyforactors/support
EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Loglines can be a pain, but a necessary one. Most of us wait until the very end to write our logline, but what if you did it first? What if there was an easy set of steps to help you create your logline first? Couldn't you then use that logline to keep your story on track? Join Zena this week for her tried and true method for creating the perfect logline in 4 simple steps.Free Video Tutorial for ScreenwritingSign up for The DigestThe Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube. You can watch your favorite podcast as well as listen. Subscribe to our channel and never miss a new episode or announcement.Support the Show on Paypal@Missionranchfilms! HELPFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES - The Storyteller's Mission online platform offers one-on-one COACHING, SCRIPT and MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUES, and ADVANCED CLASSES ON WRITING. Send us an email at info@thestorytellersmission.com, or if you have a question or a specific writing-related topic that you would like Zena to consider addressing on a future episode, LEAVE US A VOICEMAILSupport the show
2023 WYOIFF Continuing our coverage of the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival we talk to filmmakers Brandon Carraway & Hannah Grace about their film The Handbook. --- Logline: "Two Latter-Day Saint missionaries bring a Book of Mormon to the home of a wicked lady" --- Episode Links: IMDb
2023 WYOIFF Continuing our coverage of the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival we talk to filmmaker Kathi Carey about her film Discovering Ella. --- Logline: "The true story of the greatest jazz drummer you've never heard of (Chick Webb) who stumbled upon a 16-year-old singer and nurtured her into a legend." --
2023 WYOIFF Continuing our coverage of the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival we talk to filmmaker Matthew Taggart about his film The Counterfeit Kid. --- Logline: "Jack will need his friends to help him outwit the outlaw “Bloody” Ben Harris, find treasure, and return to his true love, Olivia." --- Episode Links: Film Trailer Falcon85Films.com IG: @falcon85films FB: @tagnacious --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 101.9 FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt
2023 WYOIFF Continuing our coverage of the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival we talk to filmmaker Jagur Rozell about his film Half Alive in 125. --- Logline: "A nervous mob associate has to spend a night with the corpse of his hit victim, clueless as to what's making all that noise outside his hotel room..." --- Episode Links: Half Alive in 125 is Currently Available on YouTube. SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 101.9 FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt
2023 WYOIFF Continuing our coverage of the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival we talk to actress Mary Riitano about her film Swing. --- Logline: "A mysterious package arrives at Paul and Terri's door. What it contains could either save or end their passionless marriage." --- Episode Links: Trailer
2023 WYOIFF Continuing our coverage of the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival we talk to filmmaker Edward Worthy about his film Rear. --- Logline: "When a teacher bruises a child, an objecting mother starts a debate on the use of school corporal punishment in her southern black community." --- Episode Links: Trailer IG: edward_worthy YouTube
2023 WYOIFF Continuing our coverage of the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival we talk to filmmaker Craig Ouellette about his film The Return: Wrath of the Ravishing. --- Logline: "The outlaw Jagged Jane runs into a trio of women hellbent on revenge against an evil sheriff." --- Episode Links: Craigofilm.com Film Trailer IG: @craigofilm FB: @craigofilm --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 101.9 FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt
2023 WYOIFF Continuing our coverage of the 2023 Wyoming International Film Festival we talk to filmmakers Justin Stillmaker & Adam Peterson about their film The Rider. Great film, great chat! --- Logline: "Assassins face off in a crumbling cyberpunk world where the best chance you have for survival is to kill for a living." --- Episode Links: JustinStillmaker.com IG: @justinstillmaker --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Radio Broadcast every Monday on KPCR 101.9 FM Santa Cruz - 6PM - 8PM PST Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt
Farewelling is a wildly creative psychological thriller made out of the deep frustrations the creators were feeling from the pandemic. The Director particularly wanted to focus on the challenges women specifically went through during the pandemic, and through the female lens. There were so many mental health challenges women faced, but yet due to prioritizing everyone else's well being above their own, they neglected their own mental health. Logline of film: In the midst of the pandemic and aftermath of her best friend's overdose, Jenna finds herself in crisis as she reunites with those still around her. Questions of her own ethics and morals surface as she grapples with the “why” of everything, eventually discovering what it takes to truly break us. Director/ Writer/Producer Rodes Phire. Executive Producer by Ty Gordon. “Jenna” is played by Cristen Coppen (Shameless).
Adam chats with Lance Daniel, creator of the animated series "Carbuncle" about a wise cracking (but caring) attorney who guides oddball clients through crazy cases inspired by current headlines. You'll find out exactly what a Logline is, how "Carbuncle" was begun and continues through spite, and how to keep going when people tell you no as well as how much needs to be done before the show is even pitched. Inside Animation is brought to you by Bob's Tire Town and McCurdy's Kitchen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inside-animation/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inside-animation/support
CLICK HERE for a Full TRANSCRIPT of the Episode Today I welcome back filmmaker Cameron S. Mitchell. We talk about his new short film Kryptonite which is currently a part of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. I'm a big fan of Cameron's and was thrilled to be able to talk with him so soon after this year's Slamdance Film Festival. Great chat, great film! --- Logline: "Old flames Imani and Alex reconnect after being estranged for over two years. Imani has news that will change Alex's life forever and together they must come to an acceptance of their new reality." WATCH Kryptonite on YouTube --- Episode Links: CLICK HERE for a Full TRANSCRIPT of the Episode Cameron S. Mitchell IG: @camerons.mitchell FB: Easterseals Disability Film Challenge --- SLD Podcast Info: www.saltlakedirt.com Listen on APPLE Podcasts Listen on SPOTIFY Instagram: @saltlakedirt TikTok: @saltlakedirt
In this conversation with director Vivian Säde and producer Eve Tisler we talk about a short film we've been working on (named Echo and created around the monodrama Sentiment by Juliana Hall and Caitlin Vincent) in order to talk openly about all the work that goes into any creative project, even when things never actually "click" to make the project to happen. We also talk about "women filmmakers," budgets, artists and mental health and how opera on film is gatekept, among other things. YouTube version (with supplementary images): https://youtu.be/7nKWWPi-pWg A blog post talking more deeply about the EU grant escapade: https://soprano-on-the-verge.blogspot.com/2021/11/was-ist-kunst-on-bureaucracy-and-work.html Contents (add 30 seconds to accommodate intro): 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:18 The Logline 00:01:29 The First Two Years: From Test Shoot to EU Grant Escapade 00:09:28 New Beginnings: Teaming Up with Vivian 00:13:15 Eve Comes on as Producer 00:13:59 Choosing the Right Collaborators 00:16:27 A Detour with a Czech Producer 00:18:48 Women in the Film Industry 00:24:45 Echo: The Producer's Point of View 00:27:11 What IS a producer, anyway? 00:34:53 Our Estonian Experimental Film Fund Application 00:36:15 The Realities of Short Film Budgets and Paying Your Crew 00:41:21 Women Aging IN to the Film Industry 00:45:48 Artists and Mental Health 00:52:32 The Committee Evaluation of the Estonian Experimental Film Fund 00:58:36 The Particular Difficulty of Funding an Opera Film 01:02:52 Reinventing Opera, the Voice, and the point of making Echo 01:08:23 Final Thoughts (and a Final Plaint About the American Funding System)
Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners. It all comes down to a well-written sentence and a creative idea. Who will win?
Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn't make the top fifteen lists for the 2022 Logline Contest.
Ready to submit for the annual On the Page logline competition? Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
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Shayna & Max look at the top 50 show runners of 2022 & discuss why it's important for writers to know who runs which shows. They also discuss logline writing, the many shows and movies they're watching & relaxing via cat purrs.
Head's up: You need a Logline! Why? 'Cause whether you're selling a service, product or project...looking for your next career move...or even inviting someone to attend your event or read your blog post — guess what: you're PITCHING! Which just happens to be the Zone of Genius of this week's interviewee: Laura Brennan, the Pitch & Development Consultant
For Joey Tucccio, the founder of Roadmap Writers, "you're a human first, and a writer second." Excelling at your craft has as much to do with your understanding of yourself as it does with your writing, and Joey goes DEEP on all of that, today! FOR MORE ON ROADMAP WRITERS: https://www.roadmapwriters.com/ TO SEE JEFF'S MOVIE: Click the link below and look for Block EEEE (The movie is called, ALWAYS, LOLA) https://marinadelreyfilmfestival.ticketspice.com/2022-marina-del-rey-film-festival DATE: Wednesday, June 22, 7:30PM – 9:00PM PDT ADDRESS: Cinemark 18 and XD 6081 Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90045 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thescreenwritinglife/support
Marriage is on the horizon. OSCARS are an arms length away. And yet, Steve and Josh haven't seen a single thing. No one knows why.
Today's chapter of the #WordWeaverPodcast is short and sweet, but imperative for a great story. Learning how to write a book premise, logline, and define your book's elevator pitch is the first step to writing a book. The second step is structuring, outlining, and plotting — but first, you need to understand your book's central idea/theme, what drives the plot. Typically, a premise needs to contain 3 things in a single sentence: A protagonistA goal (what does your protagonist want or need?)A situation or crisis (the protagonist is facing)You should be able to define what your story is about, why readers should care, and be able to complete this sentence: [Character] must [do something] to [story goal] or else [disaster/crisis situation/reason why the audience should care].The Word Weaver Podcast is available on all podcast platforms and now on YouTube.Word Weaver Podcast LinksInstagram: @wordweaverpodcastWebsite: louiseclairejohnson.com/podcast#wordweaverpodcastNEW episodes weekly on Word Weaver Wednesdays. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and screenshot/share the Word Weaver Podcast on social media, as it helps more people find it! I appreciate it so much.Available on all podcast platforms including Apple iTunes and Stitcher.