Podcasts about scriptwriting

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes December 26, 2025 Episode #325 R.I.P. Rob and Michele Reiner ~*~ This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Christopher Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS   SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! Tips, Tricks, Essays on Writing ~*~ CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script. On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback _______________________________________________________________________ A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers! On AMAZON SHOW DETAILS 00:00:00 INTRO Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay 00:00:00 ROB REINER Seminars and Classes 00:06:00 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?… Read the rest

Ever wondered how stories make it to the stage? What does it take to become a playwright? Today I am joined by Allison Horsley from Playmarket to answer these questions! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes December 12, 2025 Episode #324 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com MERRY CHRISTMAS! GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script. On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback =============_______________________________________________________________________ A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers! On AMAZON SHOW DETAILS 00:00:00 INTRO Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay 00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER!… Read the rest

Welcome back to the Wildly Wealthy Woman Podcast! Today's episode is inspired by a wild weekend of content creation in Banff with my creative director, Stephanie from West Rose Media. If you listened to last week's episode, you know I was hit with a stomach flu and wasn't even sure I'd make it — but one tapping session later, my body reset, I rallied, and in just a few hours we created months of content. It reminded me of a powerful truth:With the right skills and the right people around you, growth becomes inevitable. So today, I'm breaking down the top four investments that changed my business and my life — the exact four I believe every woman should step into in 2026. 1. Tapping – The Skill That Started It All Tapping helped me regulate my nervous system, find my voice, and heal while growing. But more importantly, it was the first duplicatable skill that allowed me to help others get real results. It booked me onto stages.It brought clients into my world.It became the foundation of a 7-figure brand. Whether you want tapping for your own personal growth or to help clients transform… the ROI is undeniable. 2. Learning Money & Mapping My Income with Megan Hale One conversation with Megan changed everything. She helped me see: How to set Good / Better / Best financial goals How to build an offer that could carry my entire year How to stabilize my income as a single mom How to stop feeling like money was unpredictable This is where Tapping School was born. This is where I finally felt supported by a money plan instead of overwhelmed by it. 3. Investing in High-Quality Content & Branding This was the skill that took me from “tapping practitioner” to leader with a magnetic brand. Branding isn't a logo.It's not a website.It's not a one-time photoshoot. Branding is how your clients feel when they see you. It's your story.Your identity.Your evolution.Your consistency. Once I adopted the mindset of “I am a content creator”, everything changed: My $30K clients came in Stages opened Podcast invites rolled in My visibility skyrocketed And yes — great branding truly pays for itself again and again and again. 4. Getting Into the Right Rooms Referrals → collaborations → speaking opportunities → momentum. One room can collapse your timeline faster than a year of posting alone. Being in proximity to leaders who are playing bigger expands your belief, sharpens your skills, and puts you on the radar of people who can open doors you didn't even know existed. Every single “big break” moment in my business came from a room I said yes to before I felt ready. The Common Thread: I Wasn't Ready — But I Said Yes Anyway Every single investment felt scary. I didn't feel ready.I questioned the timing.I questioned the money.I questioned myself. But here's what I've learned: You rarely feel ready for the investments that change your life.You only feel grateful afterwards. The Content & Tapping Mastermind + Retreat (2026 Enrollment Open!) These four investments — tapping, money, content, and the right rooms — are exactly why I created this six-month mastermind & retreat experience. Inside, you get: ✨ A full in-person content, tapping, and branding weekend (choose Feb, June, or Oct)✨ Weekly tapping + content strategy calls with me & Stephanie✨ Script writing & content planning support✨ A full creative team to elevate your visual identity✨ Community, visibility, referrals & collaborations✨ A room full of women rising together Whether you're ready to be more visible, step into a higher leadership identity, or finally be seen as the woman in your industry — this experience was built for you. Holiday Special:Get started with a $500 deposit, and your payments don't begin until the new year.

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes November 28, 2025 Episode #322 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Christopher Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS   SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script. On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to playwright/co-screenwriter Winnie Holzman and co-screenwriter Dana Fox about their new film, Wicked: For Good. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to co-writer/director Dan Trachtenberg about his new film, Predator: Badlands. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes November 14, 2025 Episode #322 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Christopher Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS   SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script. On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to co-writer/director Edgar Wright and co-writer Michael Bacall about their new film, The Running Man. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes October 31, 2025 Episode #321 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Christopher Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS   SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script. On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback

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SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes October 17, 2025 Episode #320 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Rich D'Alessio GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS RIP Diane Keaton SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script.

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes October 03, 2025 Episode #319 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Chris Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS RIP Robert Redford   SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully,

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes September 05, 2025 Episode #317++ This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Chris Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script. On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes September 05, 2025 Episode #317++ This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Chris Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script. On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback

Silence is costing your practice more than you think. Every time you put a patient on hold and they hear nothing but dead air—or worse, that same generic tune on repeat—you're missing out on a chance to build trust, educate, and even grow your practice. In this episode, we uncover why silence is expensive and how your on-hold message can become one of the most overlooked marketing tools in dentistry. In this episode of the Raving Patients Podcast, I sit down with John Waller, “The On Hold Guy,” who has been serving the dental industry for over 30 years. Together, we explore how customized on-hold messaging can transform patient experience, strengthen your brand, and increase ROI—all for just a few dollars a day. If you've ever wondered whether patients are tuning out during those long hold times, or how you can turn wasted moments into opportunities, this conversation will show you the way. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The true cost of silence: Why patients hang up when they hear nothing (and how to prevent it). The anatomy of a great on-hold message: From doctor credentials to services, reviews, and even staff shout-outs. Technology made simple: Whether your office runs on VoIP or still uses landlines, implementation is easier than you think. Best practices you should be using: From alternating voice talents to updating scripts quarterly for fresh impact. How on-hold messages boost ROI: Simple tracking methods and patient feedback that prove the value. Creative content ideas: From dental trivia to highlighting employee-of-the-month, keeping patients engaged and connected. — Key Takeaways 00:39 Introduction and Event Announcement 03:20 The Importance of On-Hold Messaging 04:25 Creating Effective On-Hold Messages 07:00 Implementation and Compatibility of On-Hold Systems 08:28 The Role of Patient Education 10:15 Voice Personalization in On-Hold Messages 12:20 Script Writing and Customization 14:23 Best Practices for On-Hold Messaging 19:25 Content Suggestions for On-Hold Messages 22:58 Measuring ROI from On-Hold Messaging 25:10 Trial Period and Getting Started 26:07 Referral Program and Networking 26:49 Lightning Round Q&A 32:05 Conclusion and Contact Information — Connect with John If you'd like to learn more about how The On Hold Experience can help your practice transform silence into a patient education and marketing tool, reach out to John directly: Call/Text: 208-546-8330 Email: theonholdguy@gmail.com Try the 45-Day Free Test Drive — no long-term commitment, just $59/month after. John is easy to reach, quick to respond, and passionate about helping dental practices make every patient interaction count—even the ones spent on hold. — Learn proven dental marketing strategies and online reputation management techniques at DrLenTau.com. This podcast is sponsored by Dental Intelligence. Learn more here. This podcast is sponsored by CallRail, call tracking & lead conversion software for dentists. Find out more here. Raving Patients Podcast is your go-to place for the latest and best dental marketing strategies that will help you skyrocket your practice. Follow us for more!

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to showrunner-writer Craig Mazin and editor Timothy A. Good about their Emmy® nominated TV show - The Last of Us. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to creator, showrunner and writer Tony Gilroy and writer Dan Gilroy about their Emmy nominated TV show - Andor. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to showrunner, creator and writer Lauren LeFranc about her Emmy nominated TV show - The Penguin. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes August 22, 2025 Episode #316 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com With Co-Host Chris Stires GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script. On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to co-creator, co-showrunner and writer Kim Rosenstock about her Emmy nominated TV show - Dying for Sex. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

This week, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with award-winning director and writer Jane Manning. The discussion delves into Jane's impressive career in television and documentary films, which includes being one of the early female directors on Home & Away (and why programs like that matter), as well as significant projects such as Who Do You Think You Are? and Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation. During our chat, Jane shares: Her journey from documentary filmmaking to TV drama Her creative processes The challenges of storytelling in both documentary and drama How a TV series or documentary comes to life What it's like being in a writer's room Advice for freelancers looking to transition into television writing and production Connect with Jane via her website: https://www.thresholdpics.com/ or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-manning-98079321/  Visit The Content Byte website for a transcription of this episode: https://thecontentbyte.com/episodes/  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au  for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co   

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes August 08, 2025 Episode #315 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script. On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback

Master the art of thinking on your feet and turning unpredictability into powerful communication.Being quick on your feet isn't just a performance skill — it's a communication necessity. And for Peter Sagal, longtime host of NPR's Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me, it's a craft he's honed over more than two decades in front of a live audience. In this expanded conversation from our Spontaneous Speaking series, Sagal shares what it really takes to communicate with presence, flexibility, and confidence when the script goes out the window.“My job was no longer to be funny — my job was to make funny possible,” Sagal explains, reflecting on the shift from performer to facilitator. He opens up about how structure and ritual prepare him to embrace chaos, why listening matters more than cleverness, and how he defines success not by what he says, but by what others are able to say because of him. “Preparation is key,” he notes, “but being willing to let go of that preparation and follow what's happening in the moment is really important.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Sagal and host Matt Abrahams discuss how to navigate speaking on the spot—whether you're managing meetings, leading teams, or handling high-stakes conversations—and offer a powerful reminder: the best spontaneous communicators don't control the moment—they connect through it.Episode Reference Links:Peter D Sagal Ep.197 Prep or Perish: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (1 of 3)Ep.198 Pause and Effect: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (2 of 3)Ep.199 Blunder Pressure: Mastering In-the-Moment Communication (3 of 3)Ep.203 No Script, No Problem: Final Secrets to Speaking Under Pressure (Bonus)   Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (03:02) - Making Funny Possible (04:11) - Ditching the Script (07:26) - Pre-Show Rituals (09:41) - How to Introduce People Well (12:44) - Being Funny in the Moment (14:38) - Staying Present On Stage (16:58) - Gracious Communication (21:23) - The Final Three Questions (24:59) - Conclusion   ********This episode is sponsored by Grammarly. Let Grammarly take the busywork off your plate so you can focus on high-impact work. Download Grammarly for free today Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium.     

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes July 25, 2025 Episode #314 Guest co-host: Christopher Stires This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS: Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script. On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes July 11, 2025 Episode #313 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS:   Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script. On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback

Lindsey dives into what scripted comedy development actually means and shares some behind-the-scenes stories—complete with a few *wink wink* big Hollywood names. But don't worry, we won't name-drop too much (“Ted Lasso,” ... “Abbott Elementary,” ... “Running Point”), as we want you to actually enjoy the episode, not just make a watchlist!Lindsey also shares how Tri Delta helped her grow—learning to connect with new people, building confidence and gaining a skillset that turned out to be the perfect warm-up for life in the entertainment world.She talks about her path, involving herself in a little bit of everything creative, from acting to scriptwriting and, yes, maybe even a book in the works—but don't hold her to that just yet. If you love TV and storytelling or just want to hear about how a driven and determined Tri Delta made her way from Arizona to Florida to Los Angeles, you're in the right place!

✏️ Missed yesterday's class? Don't worry. You can borrow my notes! In February 2024, I hosted a script writing workshop based on Heinz Senger's writing. This was originally uploaded as Patreon bonus content. You can read more here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/degrassi-script-99064396

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to co-writer Erik Jendresen and writer-director Christopher McQuarrie about Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

We're thrilled to introduce our special guest, Leo Andronov! He's a talented screenwriter, director, novelist, dramatist, and the author of FIRST DRAFT PRACTICAL STEPS. Originally from Russia, Leo now makes his home in LA. He's celebrated in his home country, having won the top award at the Eurasia International Dramatist Competition, one of Russia's most prestigious playwriting contests. Leo also wrote and directed his first feature film, 29th Kilometer. His book, First Draft Practical Steps, recently soared to become an Amazon #1 bestseller in the Play & Scriptwriting category.FIRST DRAFT PRACTICAL STEPS by Leo Andronov is available on Amazon.Executive Producer Kristin OvernExecutive Producer Sandy AdomaitisProducer Terry SampsonMusic by Ethan Stoller

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes June, 27, 2025 Episode #312 Happy Birthday America, July 4th This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS:   Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script.

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to actor Jason Isaacs about Season 3 of White Lotus. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to actor Dichen Lachman about Season 2 of Severance. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

The Art of Filmmaking: Behind the Scenes with Josh Segundo - Get Reelisms Podcast #157 Join hosts Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen in Episode 157 of the Get Reelisms Podcast as they dive deep into the world of filmmaking! This episode features an insightful conversation with Josh, a writer-director who shares his experiences and challenges in making short films. They discuss the importance of preparation, the complexities of crowdfunding, working with friends, and the nuances of shooting during the pandemic. Josh reflects on his latest project 'Where Do We Go?' and offers valuable advice for aspiring filmmakers. Tune in for secrets, advice, and filmmaking gossip!  Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf) Guest: Josh Segundo For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com  WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com 00:00 Introduction to the Get Reelisms Podcast 00:21 Meet the Hosts and Guest 00:43 Sports Talk and Personal Stories 02:39 Filmmaking Secrets and Advice 04:25 Guest's Filmmaking Journey 05:07 Crowdfunding Challenges 06:31 Production Insights and Challenges 18:40 Post-Production Reflections 21:35 Reflections on the Short Film 22:02 Navigating Film Festivals 22:44 Dealing with Vulnerability and Screenings 24:39 Pandemic Influence and Nostalgia 27:39 Inspiration and Cinematic Techniques 29:59 Future Projects and Filmmaking Philosophy 37:12 The Importance of Collaboration 42:59 Challenges and Rewards of Filmmaking 48:47 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE! Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast! Mark Sevi Show Notes June, 13, 2025 Episode #311 This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES and SEMINARS SHAMELESS PROMOS:   Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft and JUST RELEASED! CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED? Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the process of putting a script together easier. This book is one of those tools. Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler. Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and finish your script. On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to creator-writer Charlie Brooker about Season 7 of Black Mirror. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to Producers Craig Perry and Sheila Hanahan Taylor + co-writers Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor about Final Destination: Bloodlines. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to creator-writer-showrunner Tony Gilroy about all of Andor Season 2. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to screenwriter Tom Bissell about Andor S2, episodes 10-12. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Hey Horror Fans!!!This week on Mostly Horror, we're joined by writer, producer, and horror legend Jeffrey Reddick—the creator of Final Destination. We dive deep into Jeffrey's wild journey from writing a Nightmare on Elm Street prequel at age 14 to creating one of horror's most iconic franchises.Jeffrey opens up about the state of representation in the industry, sharing personal stories about navigating Hollywood as a queer Black creator. We talk about the pressure to conform, the myth that diversity is a risk, and how films like Sinners are proving just how wrong that is.We also touch on the origins of Flight 180, the everyday objects that now give people anxiety, the brilliance of Tony Todd, and how Final Destination continues to evolve even without him directly involved.

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to screenwriter Dan Gilroy about Andor S2, episodes 7-9. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith screenwriter Beau Willimon about Andor S2, episodes 4-6. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith creator-showrunner-writer Tony Gilroy about Andor S2 eps 1-3. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews co-writers Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach about Drop. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews screenwriter and debut director Jimmy Warden about Borderline. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews creators-showrunners Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg about the series finale - Season 6, Part 3 - for Netflix's Cobra Kai. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

In this enlightening discussion, Gino and Julia dive deep into the world of storytelling with special guest, Stan Williams, author and expert on the "Moral Premise." They explore the magic behind memorable movies, the essence of well-rounded characters, and why some films resonate while others fall flat.Stan sheds light on the importance of connecting with an audience's values and the art of showing rather than telling. The conversation takes a turn into the realm of business, where Gino seeks insights on using storytelling to captivate potential investors.Key Highlights:The significance of flawed yet redeeming characters in storytelling.A critique on current Disney movies and their didactic nature.Practical storytelling tips for business and real estate pitches.The transformative power of narratives in personal and professional settings.We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how:Brand New?Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofitsWant To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster?Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM.(*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) https://jakeandgino.com/applyAbout Jake & GinoJake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate.Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/  We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors)

Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews co-writer-director-producer George Gallo about The Comeback Trail. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews writers Joslyn Barnes, Clint Bentley, Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Greg Kwedar and RaMell Ross about their Oscar® nominated screenplays. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Want to write a great screenplay? Little Miss Sunshine writer Michael Arndt shares secrets from Pixar, Hollywood, and a decade of script doctoring! What We Discuss with Michael Arndt: Success in screenwriting often requires extreme persistence and resilience — Michael Arndt wrote 10 screenplays over 10 years before selling Little Miss Sunshine, and even then did about 100 drafts of that script before it was ready. The best stories often create a "tilted universe" where the protagonist is a response to or antidote to the negative values of their world (like Robin Hood emerging in response to an unjust system, or The Dude's laid-back nature contrasting with an aggressive world in The Big Lebowski). Audience feedback is crucial but challenging to balance — as Michael quotes Billy Wilder: "Individually they're idiots, but collectively they're a genius." You have to respect audience intelligence while still maintaining your creative vision. Great endings often work by creating a false binary (win/lose) and then revealing a surprising third option that exceeds audience expectations — like in Little Miss Sunshine where Olive neither wins nor loses but creates something entirely unexpected. Anyone can improve their storytelling by studying great stories and breaking them down systematically — Michael's own journey shows that storytelling is a craft that can be learned through careful analysis, practice, and continual refinement of understanding how stories work. His video essays on screenwriting (available on YouTube) offer concrete tools for developing these skills. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1077 If you love listening to this show as much as we love making it, would you please peruse and reply to our Membership Survey here? And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom! Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!