Podcasts about oc screenwriters

With host professional screenwriter Mark Sevi, discussions with writers of scifi, horror, and true crime fiction and non-fiction, and also professionals who work in crime. Episode 04, Part I: Attorney/Judge/Author Dan Stidham Show Notes March 15, 2019 EP 4.1 With host professional screenwriter Mark Sevi, discussions with writers of scifi, horror, and true crime fiction and non-fiction, and also professionals who work in crime. Dan Stidham Joins Mark Sevi Part 1 (of 3) of my interview with West Memphis Three lawyer, now judge, Dan Stidham 00:00:00 Intro - Case background.  Intro Music and Other Selections by Mark Sevi 00:03:00 EARLY DAYS #danstidham #judgestidham #damianechols #jasonbaldwin #jessemisskelley #maraleveritt Dan takes the case.  In 2005 our friendship begins. 00:12:00 CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES #steviebranch #chrisbyers #michaelmoore 00:13:00 PAM HOBBS #pamhobbs 00:20:00 WHY TAKE THE CASE? 00:28: RULE 37 HEARING 00:29: MEETING JESSE MORE TO COME IN PART II and III! Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org LEARN PODCASTING For info go HERE #paradiselost #wm3.org #westmemphisthree #rule37 #alfordplea #satanicpanic #hbo #satanicritualmurder #devilsknotmovie #reesewitherspoon #colinfirth UPCOMING AT C3 Vape and Coffee (www.ocfilmandtv.com) MEETUP DETAILS Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv   QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com Write Better Dialogue - Mark's Latest Article For Creative Screenwriting Magazine. www.ocfilmandtv.com #richdalessio #c3vapeandcoffee Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeetUps Meetup www.ocscreenwriters.com / www.ocfilmandtv.com HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com - by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work! Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi #marksevi Fair Use Act Disclaimer This podcast/website is for educational purposes only. Fair Use Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Fair Use Definition Fair use is a doctrine in United States copyright law that allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. It provides for the legal, non-licensed citation or incorporation of copyrighted material in another author’s work under a four-factor balancing test. Mark's Bio Mark Sevi is a professional scriptwriter with over 30 scripts sold, 19 made into feature films including “Devil’s Knot” starring Academy-award winning actors Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth.  He is repped by Wayne Alexander of Alexander, Lawrence, Frumes & Labowitz, LLP (anlf.com) Mark also teaches scriptwriting at Orange Coast College Community Education.  HERE In 2009, with the help of some amazingly talented individuals, Mark founded the Orange County Screenwriters Association (website) which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing resources to all filmmakers, amateur and professional, through community, high school, and college outreach.  OC Screenwriters plans events that feature Hollywood industry speakers and professional, and sponsors contest that turn short scripts into film. Mark also lectures at colleges and seminars around Southern California and Oregon on scriptwriting and filmmaking. This is Mark’s second podcasting show.  PlotpointsPodcast (plotpoints.com and iTunes) is his first. IMDB WEBSITE AMAZON OCSCREENWRITERS PLOTPOINTS PODCAST WEBSITE PLOTPOINTS PODCAST ITUNES #marksevi #ocscreenwriters #plotpointspodcast   Mark's Bio Mark Sevi is a professional scriptwriter with over 30 scripts sold, 19 made into feature films including “Devil’s Knot” starring Academy-award winning actors Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth.  He is repped by Wayne Alexander of Alexander, Lawrence, Frumes & Labowitz, LLP (anlf.com) Mark also teaches scriptwriting at Orange Coast College Community Education.  HERE In 2009, with the help of some amazingly talented individuals, Mark founded the Orange County Screenwriters Association (website) which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing resources to all filmmakers, amateur and professional, through community, high school, and college outreach.  OC Screenwriters plans events that feature Hollywood industry speakers and professional, and sponsors contest that turn short scripts into film. Mark also lectures at colleges and seminars around Southern California and Oregon on scriptwriting and filmmaking. This is Mark’s second podcasting show.  PlotpointsPodcast (plotpoints.com and iTunes) is his first. IMDB WEBSITE AMAZON OCSCREENWRITERS PLOTPOINTS PODCAST WEBSITE PLOTPOINTS PODCAST ITUNES #marksevi #ocscreenwriters #plotpointspodcast  

Welcome To WHOEVER WRITES MONSTERS! Show Notes FEBRUARY 25, 2019 - EP 3.0 With host professional screenwriter Mark Sevi, discussions with writers of scifi, horror, and true crime fiction and non-fiction, and also professionals who work in crime. With host professional screenwriter Mark Sevi, discussions with writers of scifi, horror, and true crime fiction and non-fiction, and also professionals who work in crime. Episode 03: Author/Screenwriter Christopher Stires Discussion Points: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Chatting Up the Guest 02:00 Why Dark Side? 04:00 Villains! 09:00 Current Work 11:00 Re-release of 1st Novel 13:00 Buh Bye Christopher Stires lives in Riverside CA. He is a novelist, short story writer and struggling screenwriter. He has written four novels - DARK LEGEND (A Paranormal Horror-Thriller), REBEL NATION (An Alternate History-Thriller), and THE INHERITANCE (Winner of the 2003 Dream Realm Award for Horror) are all available from Zumaya Publications (www.zumayapublications.com). TO THE MOUNTAIN OF THE BEST (A SciFi-Horror/Western) was published by now-defunct Carnifex Press. He has had over 70 short stories and articles appear in publications in the United States, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. CHRIS' AMAZON PAGE: HERE ZUMAYA PUBLICATIONS: HERE The Inheritance, was the winner of the 2003 Dream Realm Award for Horror. CHRIS' ZUMAYA PAGE: HERE #theinheritance #paladinsjourney #rebelnation #darklegend #chrisstires #zumayapublications Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org LEARN PODCASTING For info go HERE #paradiselost #wm3.org #westmemphisthree #rule37 #alfordplea #satanicpanic #hbo #satanicritualmurder #devilsknotmovie #reesewitherspoon #colinfirth UPCOMING AT C3 Vape and Coffee (www.ocfilmandtv.com) MEETUP DETAILS Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv   QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com Write Better Dialogue - Mark's Latest Article For Creative Screenwriting Magazine. www.ocfilmandtv.com #richdalessio #c3vapeandcoffee Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeetUps Meetup www.ocscreenwriters.com / www.ocfilmandtv.com HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com - by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work! Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi #marksevi Fair Use Act Disclaimer This podcast/website is for educational purposes only. Fair Use Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Fair Use Definition Fair use is a doctrine in United States copyright law that allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching or scholarship. It provides for the legal, non-licensed citation or incorporation of copyrighted material in another author’s work under a four-factor balancing test. Mark's Bio Mark Sevi is a professional scriptwriter with over 30 scripts sold, 19 made into feature films including “Devil’s Knot” starring Academy-award winning actors Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth.  He is repped by Wayne Alexander of Alexander, Lawrence, Frumes & Labowitz, LLP (anlf.com) Mark also teaches scriptwriting at Orange Coast College Community Education.  HERE In 2009, with the help of some amazingly talented individuals, Mark founded the Orange County Screenwriters Association (website) which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing resources to all filmmakers, amateur and professional, through community, high school, and college outreach.  OC Screenwriters plans events that feature Hollywood industry speakers and professional, and sponsors contest that turn short scripts into film. Mark also lectures at colleges and seminars around Southern California and Oregon on scriptwriting and filmmaking. This is Mark’s second podcasting show.  PlotpointsPodcast (plotpoints.com and iTunes) is his first. IMDB WEBSITE AMAZON OCSCREENWRITERS PLOTPOINTS PODCAST WEBSITE PLOTPOINTS PODCAST ITUNES #marksevi #ocscreenwriters #plotpointspodcast

With host professional screenwriter Mark Sevi, discussions with writers of scifi, horror, and true crime fiction and non-fiction, and also professionals who work in crime. Episode 02: Screenwriter Eric Spudic Discussion Points: 00:00 intro 02:50 chatting up the guest 03:00 background 07:00 passion counts 08:30 why these genres/dark side of life 11:00 breaking in 14:00 dream director/producer to work with 16:30 upcoming? 19:00 commercial for podcast 20:00 that's a wrap Eric's Bio:  Eric Spudic was born in Mt. Olive, IL and has about 20 years' experience in the film industry.  His writing credits include AQUANOIDS and CREEPIES.  He's also acted in over 40 features, including WEREWOLF IN A WOMENS PRISON, SUPERCROC and DINO WOLF. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0819908/   #DeadlyCulture #Creepies2  #KillersbyNature  #Creepies #BloodyTease #EvilUnleashed  #Maniacal  #Aquanoids  #TheHazing Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/spudicsmovieempire/ Website: http://www.ericspudic.net Zombie Pirates: http://www.amazon.com/Zombie-Pirates-Sarah-French/dp/B00GKLV27S/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1384551285&sr=1-1&keywords=zombie+pirates Online Store: http://www.spudicsmovieempire.com #ericspudic #spudiscmovieempire   Mark's Bio Mark Sevi is a professional scriptwriter with over 30 scripts sold, 19 made into feature films including “Devil’s Knot” starring Academy-award winning actors Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth.  He is repped by Wayne Alexander of Alexander, Lawrence, Frumes & Labowitz, LLP (anlf.com) Mark also teaches scriptwriting at Orange Coast College Community Education.  In 2009, with the help of some amazingly talented individuals, Mark founded the Orange County Screenwriters Association (website) which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing resources to all filmmakers, amateur and professional, through community, high school, and college outreach.  OC Screenwriters plans events that feature Hollywood industry speakers and professional, and sponsors contest that turn short scripts into film. As part of a rotating group of teachers, Mark lectures at colleges around Southern California and Oregon on scriptwriting and filmmaking. This is Mark’s second podcasting show.  PlotpointsPodcast (plotpoints.com and iTunes) is his first. IMDB WEBSITE AMAZON OCSCREENWRITERS PLOTPOINTS PODCAST WEBSITE PLOTPOINTS PODCAST ITUNES #marksevi #ocscreenwriters #plotpointspodcast  

With host professional screenwriter Mark Sevi, discussions with writers of scifi, horror, and true crime fiction and non-fiction, and also professionals who work in crime. Episode 01: Author Wendy Hornsby Discussion Points: 06 nuts and bolts of villains 08 plot vs character - which is easier 10 darkside of human nature - why so compelling? 12 your writing routine 13 ageism - a thing? 15 FBI searching you browser history 16 other genres? 17 openings 21 tips 25 buh bye Wendy's Bio: Wendy Hornsby is a native of Southern California, the setting for her mystery novels. Among the awards she has received for her work are the Edgar Allan Poe Award (the "Edgar") and its French equivalent le Grand Prix de litterature policiere, as well as nominations for the Anthony Award and the Prix Du Roman D'Adventures. While a NPR interviewer described the author as a "soft-spoken college professor," critics have described her work as "refreshing [and] real" (NY Times), "unusually poignant" (LA Times), and "powerful writing and... equally thought-provoking story" (Publisher's Weekly). The Cleveland Plain Dealer declared, "No mystery novelist since Raymond Chandler may have captured downtown Los Angeles as Hornsby does." Amazon Page Website Bookography #wendyhornsby #maggiemacgowen #tellinglies #edgaraward Mark's Bio Mark Sevi is a professional scriptwriter with over 30 scripts sold, 19 made into feature films including “Devil’s Knot” starring Academy-award winning actors Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth.  He is repped by Wayne Alexander of Alexander, Lawrence, Frumes & Labowitz, LLP (anlf.com) Mark also teaches scriptwriting at Orange Coast College Community Education.  In 2009, with the help of some amazingly talented individuals, Mark founded the Orange County Screenwriters Association (website) which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing resources to all filmmakers, amateur and professional, through community, high school, and college outreach.  OC Screenwriters plans events that feature Hollywood industry speakers and professional, and sponsors contest that turn short scripts into film. As part of a rotating group of teachers, Mark lectures at colleges around Southern California and Oregon on scriptwriting and filmmaking. This is Mark’s second podcasting show.  PlotpointsPodcast (plotpoints.com and iTunes) is his first. IMDB WEBSITE AMAZON OCSCREENWRITERS PLOTPOINTS PODCAST WEBSITE PLOTPOINTS PODCAST ITUNES #marksevi #ocscreenwriters #devilsknot #plotpointspodcast

This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes March 31, 2018 EP 124 00:00:15 Intro (Twin Peaks theme) Toby Wallwork #twinpeaks 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork Wondercon and the Flu. Review of OC Screenwriters event at Claim Jumper #bobengels #josheisentadt #twinpeaks #spreadingdarkness Review of OC Film and TV event at c3 Vape and Coffee #warrenlewis #blackrain #13thwarrior #every3rdwednesday #wondercon #flubug QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:10:00 What Are We Watching?Toby Wallwork, Mark Sevi #murderontheorientexpress #hapandleonard #occupied 00:19:20 What Are We Writing?Mark Sevi #WomeninJeopardyscripts  #recycledconcepts   00:23:30 1st Fifteen - SpotlightMark Sevi, Toby Wallwork #Spotlight We break down "Spotlight" #catholicchurch #bostonglobe #corruptpriests 00:45:00 This Week In Film HistoryToby Wallwork April 18th, 2018  - Attorney/Agent James Hirsen www.ocfilmandtv.com #legaleagle #questionsonentertainmentlaw Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeeUps Meetups www.ocscreenwriters.com HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com - by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work! Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi #marksevi #tobywallwork #maryclaireanderson  

This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes March 31, 2018 EP 124 00:00:15 Intro (Twin Peaks theme) Toby Wallwork #twinpeaks 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork Wondercon and the Flu. Review of OC Screenwriters event at Claim Jumper #bobengels #josheisentadt #twinpeaks #spreadingdarkness Review of OC Film and TV event at c3 Vape and Coffee #warrenlewis #blackrain #13thwarrior #every3rdwednesday #wondercon #flubug QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:10:00 What Are We Watching?Toby Wallwork, Mark Sevi #murderontheorientexpress #hapandleonard #occupied 00:19:20 What Are We Writing?Mark Sevi #WomeninJeopardyscripts  #recycledconcepts   00:23:30 1st Fifteen - SpotlightMark Sevi, Toby Wallwork #Spotlight We break down "Spotlight" #catholicchurch #bostonglobe #corruptpriests 00:45:00 This Week In Film HistoryToby Wallwork April 18th, 2018  - Attorney/Agent James Hirsen www.ocfilmandtv.com #legaleagle #questionsonentertainmentlaw Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeeUps Meetups www.ocscreenwriters.com HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com - by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work! Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi #marksevi #tobywallwork #maryclaireanderson  

This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes March 16, 2018 EP 123 00:00:15 Intro (Buffy theme/Get Out - No, No) Mary Claire Van Kempen #buffy #buffythevampireslayer 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen Our FABULOUS POST Academy Awards Show discussion!  Staring Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Toby Wallwork and Mark Sevi #oscars #academyawards QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:7:40 What Are We Writing?Mark Sevi #recycleconcepts 00:8:45 UpComing EventsAll #bobengels #warrenlewis #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #wiseguy #twinpeaks #blackrain #13thwarrior 00:17:00 1st FifteenMary Claire Van Kempen We break down "Get Out" #horror #suspense #jordonpeele #nononono #breakdownscript #1stfifteen #spotlight #blumhouse #getout 00:50:00 This Week In Film HistoryMary Claire Van Kempen #joshwhedon #womensmonth 00:00:00 AnnouncementsMark Sevi March 21st - New monthly networking event starts www.ocfilmandtv.com with Warren Lewis as our guest. #blackrain #13thwarrior #killbox #march21 #c3vape Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeeUps Meetups March 24th - OC Screenwriters at Claim Jumper - guest Bob Engels, one of the original writers of Twin Peaks and indie film maker Josh Eisenstadt. #meetup #march24 Register For Event #twinpeaks #bobengels #spreadingdarkness #firewalkwithme March 24th - Bob Engels - Twin Peaks, Andromeda, Wise Guy An amazing writer and producer speaking at our Claim Jumper event in Fountain Valley, CA www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #twinpeaks #bobengels #josheisenstadt #spreadingdarkness HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com - by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work! Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi #marksevi #tobywallwork #maryclaireanderson  

This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes March 16, 2018 EP 123 00:00:15 Intro (Buffy theme/Get Out - No, No) Mary Claire Van Kempen #buffy #buffythevampireslayer 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen Our FABULOUS POST Academy Awards Show discussion!  Staring Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Toby Wallwork and Mark Sevi #oscars #academyawards QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:7:40 What Are We Writing?Mark Sevi #recycleconcepts 00:8:45 UpComing EventsAll #bobengels #warrenlewis #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #wiseguy #twinpeaks #blackrain #13thwarrior 00:17:00 1st FifteenMary Claire Van Kempen We break down "Get Out" #horror #suspense #jordonpeele #nononono #breakdownscript #1stfifteen #spotlight #blumhouse #getout 00:50:00 This Week In Film HistoryMary Claire Van Kempen #joshwhedon #womensmonth 00:00:00 AnnouncementsMark Sevi March 21st - New monthly networking event starts www.ocfilmandtv.com with Warren Lewis as our guest. #blackrain #13thwarrior #killbox #march21 #c3vape Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeeUps Meetups March 24th - OC Screenwriters at Claim Jumper - guest Bob Engels, one of the original writers of Twin Peaks and indie film maker Josh Eisenstadt. #meetup #march24 Register For Event #twinpeaks #bobengels #spreadingdarkness #firewalkwithme March 24th - Bob Engels - Twin Peaks, Andromeda, Wise Guy An amazing writer and producer speaking at our Claim Jumper event in Fountain Valley, CA www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #twinpeaks #bobengels #josheisenstadt #spreadingdarkness HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com - by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work! Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi #marksevi #tobywallwork #maryclaireanderson  

This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes March 02, 2018 EP 122 00:00:15 Intro (Oscar Theme/Sally Field) Mary Claire Van Kempen 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen Our FABULOUS Academy Awards Show Staring Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Toby Wallwork and Mark Sevi QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:15:00 What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Van Kempen #alteredcarbon #blackpanther #justiceleague #shapeofwater #frankensteinchronicles  #astupidandfutilegesture 00:13:00 Oscar BackgroundMary Claire Van Kempen 00:21:00 Oscar TriviaMary Claire Van Kempen 00:31:00 Oscar Ballot ChoicesAll #shapeofwater #dunkirk #callmebyyourname #thepost #getout #ladybird #darkesthour #phantomthread threebillboards 00:51:00 Q&A  Mark Sevi How incredible is an Oscar win for someone in Hollywood? How are nominated scripts judged? 00:00:00 AnnouncementsMark Sevi March 21st - New monthly networking event starts www.ocfilmandtv.com with Warren Lewis as our guest. #blackrain #13thwarrior #killbox Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeeUps Meetups March 24th - OC Screenwriters at Claim Jumper - guest Bob Engels, one of the original writers of Twin Peaks and indie film maker Josh Eisenstadt. #meetup Register For Event #twinpeaks #bobengels #spreadingdarkness #firewalkwithme March 24th - Bob Engels - Twin Peaks, Andromeda, Wise Guy An amazing writer and producer speaking at our Claim Jumper event in Fountain Valley, CA www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #twinpeaks #bobengels #josheisenstadt #spreadingdarkness HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com - by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work! Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi #marksevi #tobywallwork #maryclaireanderson  

This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes March 02, 2018 EP 122 00:00:15 Intro (Oscar Theme/Sally Field) Mary Claire Van Kempen 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen Our FABULOUS Academy Awards Show Staring Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Toby Wallwork and Mark Sevi QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:15:00 What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Van Kempen #alteredcarbon #blackpanther #justiceleague #shapeofwater #frankensteinchronicles  #astupidandfutilegesture 00:13:00 Oscar BackgroundMary Claire Van Kempen 00:21:00 Oscar TriviaMary Claire Van Kempen 00:31:00 Oscar Ballot ChoicesAll #shapeofwater #dunkirk #callmebyyourname #thepost #getout #ladybird #darkesthour #phantomthread threebillboards 00:51:00 Q&A  Mark Sevi How incredible is an Oscar win for someone in Hollywood? How are nominated scripts judged? 00:00:00 AnnouncementsMark Sevi March 21st - New monthly networking event starts www.ocfilmandtv.com with Warren Lewis as our guest. #blackrain #13thwarrior #killbox Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeeUps Meetups March 24th - OC Screenwriters at Claim Jumper - guest Bob Engels, one of the original writers of Twin Peaks and indie film maker Josh Eisenstadt. #meetup Register For Event #twinpeaks #bobengels #spreadingdarkness #firewalkwithme March 24th - Bob Engels - Twin Peaks, Andromeda, Wise Guy An amazing writer and producer speaking at our Claim Jumper event in Fountain Valley, CA www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #twinpeaks #bobengels #josheisenstadt #spreadingdarkness HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com - by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work! Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi #marksevi #tobywallwork #maryclaireanderson  

This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes February 16, 2018 EP 121 00:00:15 Intro (Theme from "Shaft") Mary Claire Van Kempen 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen Final Draft Big Break Awards #lizhanna #howardredman #finaldraft #alejandroseri #scottmcmenamin QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:15:00 What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Van Kempen #berlinbabylon #oscars #mudbound #bestpicture #bestscreenplay #thisus 00:15:00 What Are We Writing? 00:15:00 Writer Focus - African American WritersMark Sevi #spikelee #augustwilson #raisininthesun #fences #tylerperry #LorraineVivianHansberry #AliceChildress #JohnSingleton #RobertTownsend #ChrisRock #GeorgeWallace #BillDuke #KevinGrevioux #WandaSykes #LarryWilmore #JohnRidley #GeoffreyFletcher #LeeDaniels #MaraBrockAkil #JustinSimien #ShondaRhimes #AaronMcGruder #JordanPeele #GinaPrinceBlythwood #Marlon Wayans #RyanCoogler #Issa Rae #LenaWaithe #KenyaBarris 00:30:00 Oscar-nominated adapted scriptsMary Claire Anderson Van Kempen #callmebyyourname #thedisasterartist #logan#mollysgame #mudbound 00:40:00 Q&A Mark Sevi Reading bad scripts?  Sure! 00:50:00 AnnouncementsMark Sevi March 21st - New monthly networking event starts www.ocfilmandtv.com with Warren Lewis as our guest. #blackrain #13thwarrior #killbox Call 816-WRITERS Meetup March 24th - OC Screenwriters at Claim Jumper - guest Bob Engels, one of the original writers of Twin Peaks and indie film maker Josh Eisenstadt. Register For Event #twinpeaks #bobengels #spreadingdarkness #firewalkwithme HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com - by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work! Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi  

This is Plotpoints Podcast! Show Notes February 16, 2018 EP 121 00:00:15 Intro (Theme from "Shaft") Mary Claire Van Kempen 00:01:00 Table Talk Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen Final Draft Big Break Awards #lizhanna #howardredman #finaldraft #alejandroseri #scottmcmenamin QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 00:15:00 What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Van Kempen #berlinbabylon #oscars #mudbound #bestpicture #bestscreenplay #thisus 00:15:00 What Are We Writing? 00:15:00 Writer Focus - African American WritersMark Sevi #spikelee #augustwilson #raisininthesun #fences #tylerperry #LorraineVivianHansberry #AliceChildress #JohnSingleton #RobertTownsend #ChrisRock #GeorgeWallace #BillDuke #KevinGrevioux #WandaSykes #LarryWilmore #JohnRidley #GeoffreyFletcher #LeeDaniels #MaraBrockAkil #JustinSimien #ShondaRhimes #AaronMcGruder #JordanPeele #GinaPrinceBlythwood #Marlon Wayans #RyanCoogler #Issa Rae #LenaWaithe #KenyaBarris 00:30:00 Oscar-nominated adapted scriptsMary Claire Anderson Van Kempen #callmebyyourname #thedisasterartist #logan#mollysgame #mudbound 00:40:00 Q&A Mark Sevi Reading bad scripts?  Sure! 00:50:00 AnnouncementsMark Sevi March 21st - New monthly networking event starts www.ocfilmandtv.com with Warren Lewis as our guest. #blackrain #13thwarrior #killbox Call 816-WRITERS Meetup March 24th - OC Screenwriters at Claim Jumper - guest Bob Engels, one of the original writers of Twin Peaks and indie film maker Josh Eisenstadt. Register For Event #twinpeaks #bobengels #spreadingdarkness #firewalkwithme HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com - by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work! Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi  

Show Notes November 9, 2017 EP 14 Our Super Secret Spy ‘Cast! We’d tell you more but then we’d have to... 00:00:00 Intro Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen (5 names and counting!) 00:00:59 Table Talk The OGs are back! MC is a married woman! Champagne sherpas! It’s a thing. Congrats again to MC and Mike! Mark meets podcasting fans, the Petersons and the Andersons! Toby is heading to Chicago to run a freaking film festival! What a stud! http://www.projectchicago.com/ Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts Hey! Don't forget to register for OC Screenwriters upcoming event on November 11th! Learn how to go viral!  Event Registration #november11 #frankchindamo #ocscreenwriters 00:06:30 What Are We Watching? Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen #flemingthemanwhowouldbebond #strangerthings #mamamia #mindhunter 00:12:20 FOCUS: 10 Things About Ian Fleming & His Superspy: Bond, James Bond Mark Sevi #SeanConnery #George Lazenby #RogerMoore #TimothyDalton #Pierce Brosnan #DanielCraig #woodyallen #davidniven #barrynelson #DrNo #FromRussiawithLove #Goldfinger #Thunderball #CasinoRoyale #YouOnlyLiveTwice #OnHerMajestysSecretService #DiamondsAreForever #LiveandLetDie #TheManwiththeGolden Gun #TheSpyWhoLovedMe #Moonraker #ForYourEyesOnly #Octopussy #NeverSayNeverAgain #aviewtoakill #TheLivingDaylights #LicencetoKill #GoldenEye #TomorrowNeverDies#TheWorldIsNotEnough #DieAnotherDay #CasinoRoyale #QuantumofSolace #Skyfall #Spectre #bondgirls #waltherppk #astonmartin #blofeld #jaws #drevil #bondthemes #bondtheme Toby does his best Sean Connery! Great Bond Info: HERE 00:38:20 This Week/Year/Whatever in Film History #Bondfilms. #coolhandluke #alladin 00:42:00 Toby has a secret (this is deep movie shit, folks) 00:44:00 Q&A - Questions, Questions, Questions Mark Sevi What do I do if my protagonist isn’t as interesting as my antagonist? The haunting is important! King of Sequels? Can (should) I write a sequel for a film if I’m not being paid for it? What is subtextual dialogue? 00:52:30 Act III Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen What is the Orange County Screenwriters Association and why should we care? Why is a viral video so important to screenwriters? 1:04:45 Outro Saying ciao until next time! HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. LINKS: Torture Chamber Productions SCWA Anthoology YouTube Video On Saw Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi  

Show Notes November 9, 2017 EP 14 Our Super Secret Spy ‘Cast! We’d tell you more but then we’d have to... 00:00:00 Intro Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen (5 names and counting!) 00:00:59 Table Talk The OGs are back! MC is a married woman! Champagne sherpas! It’s a thing. Congrats again to MC and Mike! Mark meets podcasting fans, the Petersons and the Andersons! Toby is heading to Chicago to run a freaking film festival! What a stud! http://www.projectchicago.com/ Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts Hey! Don't forget to register for OC Screenwriters upcoming event on November 11th! Learn how to go viral!  Event Registration #november11 #frankchindamo #ocscreenwriters 00:06:30 What Are We Watching? Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen #flemingthemanwhowouldbebond #strangerthings #mamamia #mindhunter 00:12:20 FOCUS: 10 Things About Ian Fleming & His Superspy: Bond, James Bond Mark Sevi #SeanConnery #George Lazenby #RogerMoore #TimothyDalton #Pierce Brosnan #DanielCraig #woodyallen #davidniven #barrynelson #DrNo #FromRussiawithLove #Goldfinger #Thunderball #CasinoRoyale #YouOnlyLiveTwice #OnHerMajestysSecretService #DiamondsAreForever #LiveandLetDie #TheManwiththeGolden Gun #TheSpyWhoLovedMe #Moonraker #ForYourEyesOnly #Octopussy #NeverSayNeverAgain #aviewtoakill #TheLivingDaylights #LicencetoKill #GoldenEye #TomorrowNeverDies#TheWorldIsNotEnough #DieAnotherDay #CasinoRoyale #QuantumofSolace #Skyfall #Spectre #bondgirls #waltherppk #astonmartin #blofeld #jaws #drevil #bondthemes #bondtheme Toby does his best Sean Connery! Great Bond Info: HERE 00:38:20 This Week/Year/Whatever in Film History #Bondfilms. #coolhandluke #alladin 00:42:00 Toby has a secret (this is deep movie shit, folks) 00:44:00 Q&A - Questions, Questions, Questions Mark Sevi What do I do if my protagonist isn’t as interesting as my antagonist? The haunting is important! King of Sequels? Can (should) I write a sequel for a film if I’m not being paid for it? What is subtextual dialogue? 00:52:30 Act III Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen What is the Orange County Screenwriters Association and why should we care? Why is a viral video so important to screenwriters? 1:04:45 Outro Saying ciao until next time! HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. LINKS: Torture Chamber Productions SCWA Anthoology YouTube Video On Saw Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi  

Show notes Plotpoints Podcast. October 21, 2017- EP13 Our Halloween Ep - sorta spooky, no? 00:00:00 Intro Toby Wallwork 00:00:41 Introduction of guests Victor Phan, Larry Porricelli and Talia Creature. Mark Sevi CONGRATS TO MARY CLAIRE and MIKE!  Huzzah! Hey!  Don't forget to register for OC Screenwriters upcoming event on November 11th!  Learn how to go viral!  Event Registration #november11 #frankchindamo #ocscreenwriters Orange County Screenwriters Association Event 00:04:00 Sequelitis in Hollywood?  True or overblown?  Mark Sevi, Victor Phan, Toby Wallwork, Larry Porricelli #it #superheros #romanNumerals 00:10:20 What are we watching?  Mark Sevi, Victor Phan, Toby Wallwork, Larry Porricelli #startrek #classichorror #mindhunters 00:15:00 John Carpenter, Horror Genius Mark Sevi #halloween #thing #starman #mouthofmadness #princeofdarkness #halloween2018 #bigtrubleinlittlechina #theylive #escapefromnewyork #bluecollarfilmmaker 00:29:00 Top Ten Horror Films List: Victor Phan #exorcist #theshining #cabinetofdoctorcaligari #psycho #silenceofthelambs  #thething #Jaws #Halloween  #Hellraiser #NightoftheLivingDead  00:40:00 Q&A - Questions, questions, questions Mark Sevi Questions from Talia Creature: What does it take to make a good horror film?Can you put famous people in your scripts? Is it okay to write scenes out of sequence? 00:50:00 FOCUS - The inner logic and surprising philosophy of the SAW movies. Toby Wallwork Søren Kierkegaard - for reals? 00:54:00 Act III Mark Sevi MANIPULATE, Y'all!  That's the secret sauce. 1:00:00 Outro Saying ciao until next time! HEY!  Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie?  Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. LINKS: Torture Chamber Productions SCWA Anthoology YouTube Video On Saw Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi       

Show notes Plotpoints Podcast. October 21, 2017- EP13 Our Halloween Ep - sorta spooky, no? 00:00:00 Intro Toby Wallwork 00:00:41 Introduction of guests Victor Phan, Larry Porricelli and Talia Creature. Mark Sevi CONGRATS TO MARY CLAIRE and MIKE!  Huzzah! Hey!  Don't forget to register for OC Screenwriters upcoming event on November 11th!  Learn how to go viral!  Event Registration #november11 #frankchindamo #ocscreenwriters Orange County Screenwriters Association Event 00:04:00 Sequelitis in Hollywood?  True or overblown?  Mark Sevi, Victor Phan, Toby Wallwork, Larry Porricelli #it #superheros #romanNumerals 00:10:20 What are we watching?  Mark Sevi, Victor Phan, Toby Wallwork, Larry Porricelli #startrek #classichorror #mindhunters 00:15:00 John Carpenter, Horror Genius Mark Sevi #halloween #thing #starman #mouthofmadness #princeofdarkness #halloween2018 #bigtrubleinlittlechina #theylive #escapefromnewyork #bluecollarfilmmaker 00:29:00 Top Ten Horror Films List: Victor Phan #exorcist #theshining #cabinetofdoctorcaligari #psycho #silenceofthelambs  #thething #Jaws #Halloween  #Hellraiser #NightoftheLivingDead  00:40:00 Q&A - Questions, questions, questions Mark Sevi Questions from Talia Creature: What does it take to make a good horror film?Can you put famous people in your scripts? Is it okay to write scenes out of sequence? 00:50:00 FOCUS - The inner logic and surprising philosophy of the SAW movies. Toby Wallwork Søren Kierkegaard - for reals? 00:54:00 Act III Mark Sevi MANIPULATE, Y'all!  That's the secret sauce. 1:00:00 Outro Saying ciao until next time! HEY!  Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie?  Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. LINKS: Torture Chamber Productions SCWA Anthoology YouTube Video On Saw Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi       

Hey!  Don't forget to register for OC Screenwriters upcoming event on November 11th!  Learn how to go viral!  Event Registration #november11 #frankchindamo Show notes Plotpoints Podcast. October 08, 2017- ep12 Mark Sevi, Shadia Sephernia, Mary Claire Anderson NOTE:  Our discussion on double standards in Hollywood took place before producer Harvey Weinstein was fired. 00:00:00 - Intro#maryclaireanderson 00:00:39 - Host Chat#marksevi #maryclarieanderson #shadiasephernia Welcome to Ms Shadia!  Toby is at podcasting convention to learn how to make us more bettterer.  Thanks, Tobe! 00:00:30 - Discussion on Shadia's new short film with Mary Claire producing. - Shadia's YouTube Channel : HERE - New Media Expert Frank Chindamo coming to OC Screenwriters event. LEARN NOW TO RISE ABOVE THE NOISE and GET NOTICED! 00:00:8:30 - Discussion: Is there a double standard in Hollywood?  Discussion on sexual harassment. Hollywood is a very small town. 00:17:15 - What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson, Shadia Sephernia Mark: #StarTrekDiscovery - new Star Trek series and the older movies MC: #crazyexgirlfriend #fuckmeraybradbury Shadia: #atlanta #willandgrace HALL PASSES TO BE HANDED OUT! 00:25:00 - Mark's Great Writer/Movie/TV FocusMark Sevi The incredible Coen Brothers, Joel and Ethan. #bloodsimple #crimewave #raisingarizona #millerscrossing #bartonfink #hudsuckerproxy #fargo #thebiglebowski #thenakedman #obrotherwhereartthou #themanwhowasntthere #intolerablecruelty #theladykillers #nocountryforoldmen #burnafterreading #aseriousman #truegrit #inside llewlyndavis #unbroken  #bridgeofspies #hailcaeser #suburbicon #cormacmcarthy #miseenscene  Discussion MC and Shadia - opening with a villain 00:42:16 - This Week in Television and FilmMary Claire Anderson Friday Night Lights: #fridaynightlights #momhasgreattaste #cleareyesfullheart #relationshipgold #johncarterfrommars No Country For Old Men: #coenbrothers 00:46:45 Q&AMark Sevi (1) How should a script open?  Any "rules?"  How do you write a great opening? (Thanks, Jamie) (2) Should I write to market trends? (3) How do I avoid cliches in my work? Call (919) Scripts and leave your questions. 00:60:32 - Act IIIMark Sevi How to write Intros.  The Contract With The Audience (copyright Mark Sevi) #contractwiththeaudience #halloweentown 00:54:30 - Outro HEY!  Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie?  Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Saying ciao until next time! Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi 

Hey!  Don't forget to register for OC Screenwriters upcoming event on November 11th!  Learn how to go viral!  Event Registration #november11 #frankchindamo Show notes Plotpoints Podcast. October 08, 2017- ep12 Mark Sevi, Shadia Sephernia, Mary Claire Anderson NOTE:  Our discussion on double standards in Hollywood took place before producer Harvey Weinstein was fired. 00:00:00 - Intro#maryclaireanderson 00:00:39 - Host Chat#marksevi #maryclarieanderson #shadiasephernia Welcome to Ms Shadia!  Toby is at podcasting convention to learn how to make us more bettterer.  Thanks, Tobe! 00:00:30 - Discussion on Shadia's new short film with Mary Claire producing. - Shadia's YouTube Channel : HERE - New Media Expert Frank Chindamo coming to OC Screenwriters event. LEARN NOW TO RISE ABOVE THE NOISE and GET NOTICED! 00:00:8:30 - Discussion: Is there a double standard in Hollywood?  Discussion on sexual harassment. Hollywood is a very small town. 00:17:15 - What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson, Shadia Sephernia Mark: #StarTrekDiscovery - new Star Trek series and the older movies MC: #crazyexgirlfriend #fuckmeraybradbury Shadia: #atlanta #willandgrace HALL PASSES TO BE HANDED OUT! 00:25:00 - Mark's Great Writer/Movie/TV FocusMark Sevi The incredible Coen Brothers, Joel and Ethan. #bloodsimple #crimewave #raisingarizona #millerscrossing #bartonfink #hudsuckerproxy #fargo #thebiglebowski #thenakedman #obrotherwhereartthou #themanwhowasntthere #intolerablecruelty #theladykillers #nocountryforoldmen #burnafterreading #aseriousman #truegrit #inside llewlyndavis #unbroken  #bridgeofspies #hailcaeser #suburbicon #cormacmcarthy #miseenscene  Discussion MC and Shadia - opening with a villain 00:42:16 - This Week in Television and FilmMary Claire Anderson Friday Night Lights: #fridaynightlights #momhasgreattaste #cleareyesfullheart #relationshipgold #johncarterfrommars No Country For Old Men: #coenbrothers 00:46:45 Q&AMark Sevi (1) How should a script open?  Any "rules?"  How do you write a great opening? (Thanks, Jamie) (2) Should I write to market trends? (3) How do I avoid cliches in my work? Call (919) Scripts and leave your questions. 00:60:32 - Act IIIMark Sevi How to write Intros.  The Contract With The Audience (copyright Mark Sevi) #contractwiththeaudience #halloweentown 00:54:30 - Outro HEY!  Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie?  Call (919) Scripts and shout it out to us. Saying ciao until next time! Resources: 919-SCRIPTS to leave a message/ask questions. www.plotpoints.com (show blog and more) www.ocscreenwriters.com Writers Guild Registration – www.wgawregistry.org U.S. Copyright Office - www.copyright.gov Podcast available on iTunes All Material copyright (c) Mark Sevi