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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes June 19, 2020 EP 180 WITH VICTOR PHAN VICTOR'S IMDB PAGE:  Victor's full bio at end of show notes. Victor's Deviant Art Page: LINK Creative Screenwriting Magazine - Mark's Article: MARK'S ARTICLES 00:00:00 INTRO Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi 00:00:20 WELCOME/TABLE TALK/USELESS CHATTER #chitchat #tabletalk #victorphan 00:01:30 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?  Mark, Victor #spiderman #spawn #venom #doomsdayclock #watchmen 00:2:15 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON All #specscript #shortstory #pilotbible #anxietycloset #scriptrwrite #scriptdoctor 00:9:00 PROFILE OF OSCAR MICHEAUX Mark #TheHomesteader (1919) #WithinOurGates (1920) #TheBrute (1920) #TheSymboloftheUnconquered (1920) #TheGunsaulusMystery (1921) #TheDungeon (1922) #TheHypocrite (1922) #UncleJaspersWill (1922) #TheVirginoftheSeminole (1922) #Deceit (1923) #Birthright (1924) #ASonofSatan (1924) #BodyandSoul (1925) #MarcusGarland (1925) #BlackMagic (1932) 00:9:00 TOP HORROR FILMS OF EACH DECADE Victor's List: 70's: #exorcist 80's: #shining 90's: #silenceofthelambs 20's: #lettherightonein 2010s: #hereditary Mark's List: 60's: #psycho 70's: #exorcist 80's: #poltergeist 90's: #silenceofthelambs / #scream 20's: #lettherightonein 2010s: #itfollows 00:15:00 Q&A How do you write memorable scenes? 00:15:00 How do you build to the lowest moment? Mark 00:17:00 THANKS AND OUT! Mark Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org UPCOMING AT C3 Vape and Coffee MEETUP DETAILS Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #alejandroseri #finaldraft  QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 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 (919/727.4787) 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 Mark's IMDB page. Mark is repped by legal-eagle Wayne Alexander, ANLF.COM #waynealexander #anlf.com Fair Use Act Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes, commentary, and criticism and is not-for-profit at this point in its life. 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. Victor Phan is a native of Southern California whose lifelong dream was to become a comic book artist. However, his focus shifted from the world of graphic novels to film during his teenage years and its ability to reach a wider audience. Phan began working as a production assistant on Vietnamese music videos at the age of 18. He spent his college years working on sets during his weekends, while attending California State University, Fullerton where he would finish both his Bachelors and Masters of Fine Arts in Screenwriting degrees. Phan began his career as a professional writer, publishing short horror stories in small circulation magazines and anthologies, while he was still an undergraduate. After he graduated, he taught screenwriting classes at Fullerton College from 2007-2016 while freelancing as screenwriter at the same time. Phan began teaching screenwriting courses at California State University, Fullerton, in January 2014 and still teaches there today. Phan focuses the majority of his time working in the tech industry but still writes screenplays on contract for independent producers. Phan is on the board of Orange County Screenwriters Association and is represented by Kelly LaMarr of Nancy Chaidez and Associates Agency.

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes May 08, 2020 EP 177 WITH VICTOR PHAN VICTOR'S IMDB PAGE:  Victor's full bio at end of show notes. Creative Screenwriting Magazine - Mark's Article: MARK'S ARTICLES 00:00:00 INTRO Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi Jurassic Park Interstitials 00:00:20 WELCOME/TABLE TALK/USELESS CHATTER #chitchat #tabletalk #victorphan 00:01:30 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?  Mark, Victor #youngjustice #onceuponatimeinlondon 00:4:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON All #specscript #shortstory #pilotbible #anxietycloset #scriptrwrite #scriptdoctor 00:12:00 TOP 5 INSPIRATIONAL/UPLIFTING FILMS Victor's List: #eternalsunshineofthespotlessmind #goodwillhunting #slumdogmillionaire #onflewoverthecuckoosnest #shawshankredempption Mark's List: #thenatural #avatar #onflewoverthecuckoosnest#thekingsspeech #hiddenfigures 00:12:00 Q&A How do you write an inspirational film? 00:15:00 How do you build to the lowest moment? Mark 00:17:00 THANKS AND OUT! Mark   Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org UPCOMING AT C3 Vape and Coffee MEETUP DETAILS Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #alejandroseri #finaldraft  QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 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 (919/727.4787) 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 Mark's IMDB page. Mark is repped by legal-eagle Wayne Alexander, ANLF.COM #waynealexander #anlf.com Fair Use Act Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes, commentary, and criticism and is not-for-profit at this point in its life. 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. Victor Phan is a native of Southern California whose lifelong dream was to become a comic book artist. However, his focus shifted from the world of graphic novels to film during his teenage years and its ability to reach a wider audience. Phan began working as a production assistant on Vietnamese music videos at the age of 18. He spent his college years working on sets during his weekends, while attending California State University, Fullerton where he would finish both his Bachelors and Masters of Fine Arts in Screenwriting degrees. Phan began his career as a professional writer, publishing short horror stories in small circulation magazines and anthologies, while he was still an undergraduate. After he graduated, he taught screenwriting classes at Fullerton College from 2007-2016 while freelancing as screenwriter at the same time. Phan began teaching screenwriting courses at California State University, Fullerton, in January 2014 and still teaches there today. Phan focuses the majority of his time working in the tech industry but still writes screenplays on contract for independent producers. Phan is on the board of Orange County Screenwriters Association and is represented by Kelly LaMarr of Nancy Chaidez and Associates Agency.

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes February 15, 2020 EP 171 WITH VICTOR PHAN VICTOR'S IMDB PAGE:  Victor's full bio at end of show notes. Creative Screenwriting Magazine - Mark's Article: RULE OF THREE 00:00:00 INTRO Mark (podcast theme music by Mark Sevi), Twilight Zone Interstitials 00:00:20 WELCOME/TABLE TALK/USELESS CHATTER #chitchat #tabletalk #victorphan 00:01:30 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?  Mark, Victor #kingdom #tigerking #onemonthfree FREE ONE MONTH STREAMING 00:5:30 CLASSES / GENE WAGNER #genewagner Gene's Go Fund Me Page 00:8:20 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON All #specscript #shortstory #pilotbible #anxietycloset #scriptrewrite #scriptdoctor 00:12:10 TOP 5 POST-APOCALYPTIC MOVIES Victor's List: #IAmLegend #EscapeFromNewYork #12Monkeys #28DaysLater #MadMaxFuryRoad Mark's List: #MadMax2 #28DaysLater #LastManOnEarth #ShaunOfTheDead #Zombieland 00:16:00 RICHARD MATHESON PROFILE Mark 00:22:30 MATHESON DISCUSSION All 00:25:00 THANKS AND OUT! Mark   Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org UPCOMING AT C3 Vape and Coffee MEETUP DETAILS Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #alejandroseri #finaldraft  QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 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 (919/727.4787) 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 Mark's IMDB page. Mark is repped by legal-eagle Wayne Alexander, ANLF.COM #waynealexander #anlf.com Fair Use Act Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes, commentary, and criticism and is not-for-profit at this point in its life. 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. Victor Phan is a native of Southern California whose lifelong dream was to become a comic book artist. However, his focus shifted from the world of graphic novels to film during his teenage years and its ability to reach a wider audience. Phan began working as a production assistant on Vietnamese music videos at the age of 18. He spent his college years working on sets during his weekends, while attending California State University, Fullerton where he would finish both his Bachelors and Masters of Fine Arts in Screenwriting degrees. Phan began his career as a professional writer, publishing short horror stories in small circulation magazines and anthologies, while he was still an undergraduate. After he graduated, he taught screenwriting classes at Fullerton College from 2007-2016 while freelancing as screenwriter at the same time. Phan began teaching screenwriting courses at California State University, Fullerton, in January 2014 and still teaches there today. Phan focuses the majority of his time working in the tech industry but still writes screenplays on contract for independent producers. Phan is on the board of Orange County Screenwriters Association and is represented by Kelly LaMarr of Nancy Chaidez and Associates Agency.

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com Show Notes February 15, 2020 EP 171 WITH VICTOR PHAN VICTOR'S IMDB PAGE:  Victor's full bio at end of show notes. Creative Screenwriting Magazine - Mark's Article: WORLDS WE CREATE ARTICLE 00:00:00 INTRO Mark (podcast theme music by Mark Sevi) 00:00:20 WELCOME/TABLE TALK/USELESS CHATTER #chitchat #tabletalk #victorphan 00:03:150 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?  Mark, Victor #batmananimated #parasite #sexeducation #eroticthrillers #monk 00:7:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON All #specscript #shortstory #pilotbible #anxietycloset #scriptrewrite #scriptdoctor 00:9:50 OUR OSCAR GUESSES Best Picture: Victor #parasite / Mark #Joker Best Director: Victor #bongjoonho / Mark #toddphillips Best Screenplay:  Victor #parasite / Mark #knivesout Best Adapted Screenplay: Victor #joker / Mark #theirishman Best Animated Feature: Victor #howtotrainyourdragon / Mark: #toystory4 00:15:00 OSCAR TRIVIA Mark 00:19:00 Q&A Should you listen to your agent or try to settle things with a producer on your own? Do you need to keep up your writing chops? All 00:25:00 THANKS AND OUT! Mark   Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org UPCOMING AT C3 Vape and Coffee MEETUP DETAILS Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org #scriptwritingclasses.org #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #alejandroseri #finaldraft  QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 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 (919/727.4787) 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 Mark's IMDB page. Mark is repped by legal-eagle Wayne Alexander, ANLF.COM #waynealexander #anlf.com Fair Use Act Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes, commentary, and criticism and is not-for-profit at this point in its life. 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. Victor Phan is a native of Southern California whose lifelong dream was to become a comic book artist. However, his focus shifted from the world of graphic novels to film during his teenage years and its ability to reach a wider audience. Phan began working as a production assistant on Vietnamese music videos at the age of 18. He spent his college years working on sets during his weekends, while attending California State University, Fullerton where he would finish both his Bachelors and Masters of Fine Arts in Screenwriting degrees. Phan began his career as a professional writer, publishing short horror stories in small circulation magazines and anthologies, while he was still an undergraduate. After he graduated, he taught screenwriting classes at Fullerton College from 2007-2016 while freelancing as screenwriter at the same time. Phan began teaching screenwriting courses at California State University, Fullerton, in January 2014 and still teaches there today. Phan focuses the majority of his time working in the tech industry but still writes screenplays on contract for independent producers. Phan is on the board of Orange County Screenwriters Association and is represented by Kelly LaMarr of Nancy Chaidez and Associates Agency.

Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com HAPPY NEW YEAR! Year of The Mouse Show Notes January 04, 2020 EP 168 WITH VICTOR PHAN VICTOR'S IMDB PAGE:  Victor's full bio at end of show notes. Creative Screenwriting Magazine - Mark's Article: WORLDS WE CREATE ARTICLE 00:00:00 INTRO Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy" /  Mark (podcast theme music by Mark Sevi) 00:00:20 WELCOME/TABLE TALK/USELESS CHATTER #chitchat #tabletalk 00:03:40 VICTOR INTRO #victorphan 00:04:50 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?  Mark, Victor #theirishman #carrolshebydocumentary #thepatriot #starwars #themandalorian #witcher #goliath #thewire 00:8:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON All #scriptbible #specscript #shortstory #pilotbible #anxietycloset #scriptrewrite #scriptdoctor 00:15:00 TOP 10 FILMS BY DECADE  Victor 2010 #socialnetwork 2011 #hugo 2012 #darkknight 2013 #gravity 2014 #americansniper 2015 #madmaxfuryroad 2016 #lalaland 2017 #shapeofwater 2018 #blackpanther 2019 #thejoker 00:20:00 TOP GROSSING FILMS BY DECADE Mark 2019  #AvengersEndgame 2.7B 2018  #AvengersInfinityWar 2B 2017  #StarWarsTheLastJedi 1.3B 2016  #CaptainAmericaCivilWar 1.2B 2015  #StarWarsForceAwakens 2.B 2014  #TransformersAgeofExtinction 1.1B 2013  #Frozen 1.3B 2012  #TheAvengers 1.5B 2011  #HarryPotterandtheDeathlyHallows 1.3B 2010  #ToyStory3 1B 00:22:00 DISNEY + DISCUSSION All 00:25:00 THANKS AND OUT! Mark   Need a Writing Class?  For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org   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 #alejandroseri #finaldraft  QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters 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 (919/727.4787) 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 Mark's IMDB page. Mark is repped by legal-eagle Wayne Alexander, ANLF.COM #waynealexander #anlf.com Fair Use Act Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes, commentary, and criticism and is not-for-profit at this point in its life. 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. Victor Phan is a native of Southern California whose lifelong dream was to become a comic book artist. However, his focus shifted from the world of graphic novels to film during his teenage years and its ability to reach a wider audience. Phan began working as a production assistant on Vietnamese music videos at the age of 18. He spent his college years working on sets during his weekends, while attending California State University, Fullerton where he would finish both his Bachelors and Masters of Fine Arts in Screenwriting degrees. Phan began his career as a professional writer, publishing short horror stories in small circulation magazines and anthologies, while he was still an undergraduate. After he graduated, he taught screenwriting classes at Fullerton College from 2007-2016 while freelancing as screenwriter at the same time. Phan began teaching screenwriting courses at California State University, Fullerton, in January 2014 and still teaches there today. Phan focuses the majority of his time working in the tech industry but still writes screenplays on contract for independent producers. Phan is on the board of Orange County Screenwriters Association and is represented by Kelly LaMarr of Nancy Chaidez and Associates Agency.

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

Show Notes November 24, 2017 EP 15 Get a Clue and Listen!  We're visiting new worlds and new civilizations on this podcast with Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen and guest host Shadia Sephernia! 00:00:00 Intro Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen 00:00:59 Table Talk Toby at his film festival in Chicago so Shadia Sephernia sits in. The Orange County Screenwriters Association was a bit hit! #ocscreenwriters #projectchicago http://www.projectchicago.com/ Mark Sevi, Shadia Sephernia, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts 00:06:51 Weinstein fallout continues. Mary Claire, Shadia, Mark 00:10:44 What Are We Watching? Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Shadia Sephernia #thesurething #the nightof #murderontheorientexpress 00:18:00 Guily Pleasures and Under-Appreciated Films and TV Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Shadia Sephernia #clue #westinggame #adventuresinbabysitting #buckaroobonzai   00:26:00 FOCUS: SuperWriter, Producer, Director J.J. Abrahms. Mark Sevi #alias #regardinghenry #westworld #troma #startrek #starwars #felicity #lost #super8 #cloverfield #missionimpossible #fringe #joyride Delivery boy Abrams: https://streamable.com/ujf9 Abrams credits: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0009190/ 00:44:31 This Week/Year/Whatever in Film History #closeencountersofthethirdtime #silverlingsplaybook 00:44:00 Q&A - Questions, Questions, Questions Mark Sevi How do I write multiple main characters? King of Sequels? Can (should) I write a sequel for a film if I’m not being paid for it? Who should take care of transitions - the writer or the director - or both? 00:57: 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. 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 24, 2017 EP 15 Get a Clue and Listen!  We're visiting new worlds and new civilizations on this podcast with Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen and guest host Shadia Sephernia! 00:00:00 Intro Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen 00:00:59 Table Talk Toby at his film festival in Chicago so Shadia Sephernia sits in. The Orange County Screenwriters Association was a bit hit! #ocscreenwriters #projectchicago http://www.projectchicago.com/ Mark Sevi, Shadia Sephernia, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts 00:06:51 Weinstein fallout continues. Mary Claire, Shadia, Mark 00:10:44 What Are We Watching? Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Shadia Sephernia #thesurething #the nightof #murderontheorientexpress 00:18:00 Guily Pleasures and Under-Appreciated Films and TV Mark Sevi, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Shadia Sephernia #clue #westinggame #adventuresinbabysitting #buckaroobonzai   00:26:00 FOCUS: SuperWriter, Producer, Director J.J. Abrahms. Mark Sevi #alias #regardinghenry #westworld #troma #startrek #starwars #felicity #lost #super8 #cloverfield #missionimpossible #fringe #joyride Delivery boy Abrams: https://streamable.com/ujf9 Abrams credits: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0009190/ 00:44:31 This Week/Year/Whatever in Film History #closeencountersofthethirdtime #silverlingsplaybook 00:44:00 Q&A - Questions, Questions, Questions Mark Sevi How do I write multiple main characters? King of Sequels? Can (should) I write a sequel for a film if I’m not being paid for it? Who should take care of transitions - the writer or the director - or both? 00:57: 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. 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