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Author, Poet, Screenwriter, and speaker Sarah Archer is joining Fika with Vicky this week for one of our Classic Conversations. This week we're focussing on the classic Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus which was written by Mary Shelley in 1818. There will be scandal, heart wrenching realities, lost love, and unwise loves. (Yes, Percy Shelley and Lord Byron, I'm pointing at you.) And all that's before we even get to the novel. Please join us as we look into this work, by a 19 year old, that still has us enthralled over 200 years later. About Sarah Archer - Sarah Archer's debut novel, The Plus One, was published by Putnam in the US and received a starred review from Booklist. It has also been published in the UK, Germany, and Japan, and is currently in development for the screen. As a screenwriter, she has developed material for MTV Entertainment, Snapchat, and Comedy Central. She is a Black List Screenwriting Lab fellow who has placed in competitions including the Motion Picture Academy's Nicholl Fellowship, the Tracking Board's Launch Pad, and the Austin Film Festival. Her short stories and poetry have been published in numerous literary magazines, nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and reached the finals of the Doris Betts Fiction Prize. She has spoken and taught on writing to groups in several states and countries, and interviewed authors around the world as a co-host of the award-winning Charlotte Readers Podcast. You can find her online at saraharcherwrites.com. About Fika with Vicky - Eternally curious about life, Vicky learned early that answers could be found in stories. Whether those stories were tales of ghosts told by her grandmother or read on Romper Room with milk and cookies, she found herself transported to other worlds. Reading to her own children, she developed an appreciation for picture books, and the illustrations that accompanied them. It was then that she realized great truths could be found with the simplest of words, and that children's books are not only for children. Through their reading she saw how vast the Juvenile and Young Adult genres had become, and the way in which they brought understanding to difficult topics. Having written her own stories, in Stick to the Story the Book, Vicky began to be interviewed. And that's when everything clicked. The idea that she could speak to the people behind the stories she loved, and learn more about them, was too tempting to ignore. Fika with Vicky was born in 2019, and with it a desire to share her passion for used book stores on rainy afternoons, folklore and fairytales, and those moments when an author solidifies all you've been thinking in one sentence. https://www.facebook.com/FikawithVicky
This week on Fika with Vicky we're chatting about Louisa May Alcott, best known for her novel Little Women. Please join returning guest Author Sarah Archer and I, as we explore the incredible life and works of this author. Not only a novelist, but also a short story writer, poet, abolitionist, suffragette, transcendentalist, domestic help, tutor, and whatever it took to get by. Her's is an amazing story. A talented author herself, it's always a joy to have these chats with Sarah. Here's her Bio: Sarah Archer's debut novel, The Plus One, was published by Putnam in the US and received a starred review from Booklist. It has also been published in the UK, Germany, and Japan, and is currently in development for television. As a screenwriter, she has developed material for MTV Entertainment, Snapchat, and Comedy Central. She is a Black List Screenwriting Lab fellow who has placed in competitions including the Motion Picture Academy's Nicholl Fellowship, the Tracking Board's Launch Pad, and the Austin Film Festival. Her short stories and poetry have been published in numerous literary magazines and nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and she has spoken and taught on writing to groups in several states and countries. She is also a co-host of the award-winning Charlotte Readers Podcast, through which she co-wrote the novella Death by Podcasting. You can find her online at saraharcherwrites.com.
This week on Fika with Vicky we're chatting about Louisa May Alcott, best known for her novel Little Women. Please join returning guest Author Sarah Archer and I, as we explore the incredible life and works of this author. Not only a novelist, but also a short story writer, poet, abolitionist, suffragette, transcendentalist, domestic help, tutor, and whatever it took to get by. Her's is an amazing story. A talented author herself, it's always a joy to have these chats with Sarah. Here's her Bio: Sarah Archer's debut novel, The Plus One, was published by Putnam in the US and received a starred review from Booklist. It has also been published in the UK, Germany, and Japan, and is currently in development for television. As a screenwriter, she has developed material for MTV Entertainment, Snapchat, and Comedy Central. She is a Black List Screenwriting Lab fellow who has placed in competitions including the Motion Picture Academy's Nicholl Fellowship, the Tracking Board's Launch Pad, and the Austin Film Festival. Her short stories and poetry have been published in numerous literary magazines and nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and she has spoken and taught on writing to groups in several states and countries. She is also a co-host of the award-winning Charlotte Readers Podcast, through which she co-wrote the novella Death by Podcasting. You can find her online at saraharcherwrites.com.
Fika with Vicky's returning guest this week is Author Sarah Archer. We'll be chatting about our mutual admiration for Alice Munro, and sharing thoughts on writing, life, and relationships, found in her work and interviews. Alice Munro, known as a master of short stories, was born and grew up in Southern Ontario, Canada. Her writing is honest, and not always comfortable. encouraging you to examine the story you're living in. If you're looking for an example of an authentic voice, you'll find it in her work. Ms. Munro won the Nobel prize in Literature, in 2013. You can find a full biography for Alice Munro here: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/2013/munro/biographical/ About Sarah Sarah Archer's debut novel, The Plus One, was published by Putnam in the US and received a starred review from Booklist. It has also been published in the UK, Germany, and Japan, and is currently in development for television. As a screenwriter, she has developed material for MTV Entertainment, Snapchat, and Comedy Central. She is a Black List Screenwriting Lab fellow who has placed in competitions including the Motion Picture Academy's Nicholl Fellowship and the Tracking Board's Launch Pad. Her short stories and poetry have been published in numerous literary magazines, and she has spoken and taught on writing to groups in several states and countries. She is also a co-host of the award-winning Charlotte Readers Podcast. No, I haven't found the exact word to describe Sarah's writing, but I am willing to keep reading her work until I do. I believe this is one of those, “It's all about the journey,” things. And this journey, so far, has been remarkable. You can find Sarah's website at: https://saraharcherwrites.com/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/archersarahp Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahArcherM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SarahArcherWrites/ Charlotte Readers Podcast: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/ Writers without Borders: https://writing.upenn.edu/wh/involved/series/wwb/
Fika with Vicky's returning guest this week is Author Sarah Archer. We'll be chatting about our mutual admiration for Alice Munro, and sharing thoughts on writing, life, and relationships, found in her work and interviews. Alice Munro, known as a master of short stories, was born and grew up in Southern Ontario, Canada. Her writing is honest, and not always comfortable. encouraging you to examine the story you're living in. If you're looking for an example of an authentic voice, you'll find it in her work. Ms. Munro won the Nobel prize in Literature, in 2013. You can find a full biography for Alice Munro here: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/2013/munro/biographical/ About Sarah Sarah Archer's debut novel, The Plus One, was published by Putnam in the US and received a starred review from Booklist. It has also been published in the UK, Germany, and Japan, and is currently in development for television. As a screenwriter, she has developed material for MTV Entertainment, Snapchat, and Comedy Central. She is a Black List Screenwriting Lab fellow who has placed in competitions including the Motion Picture Academy's Nicholl Fellowship and the Tracking Board's Launch Pad. Her short stories and poetry have been published in numerous literary magazines, and she has spoken and taught on writing to groups in several states and countries. She is also a co-host of the award-winning Charlotte Readers Podcast. No, I haven't found the exact word to describe Sarah's writing, but I am willing to keep reading her work until I do. I believe this is one of those, “It's all about the journey,” things. And this journey, so far, has been remarkable. You can find Sarah's website at: https://saraharcherwrites.com/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/archersarahp Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahArcherM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SarahArcherWrites/ Charlotte Readers Podcast: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/ Writers without Borders: https://writing.upenn.edu/wh/involved/series/wwb/
Alexa Alemmani started her career as an actor, working in independent features, as well as hit shows such as Masters of Sex, Lucifer, The West Wing & more, she's most well known for playing Allison on the Emmy winning AMC Drama Mad Men for four seasons, for which she won a SAG Award. As a writer, she launched her career with the pilot Appletown, which landed on the Tracking Board's Young & Hungry List. On the television side, with her writing partner, she staffed on TNT's hit show The Librarians and sold a pilot: Mansfield Park to Tornante Media. On the feature side, she and her writing partner wrote Something Blue, the sequel to the breakout hit Something Borrowed (Kate Hudson) for Black Label Media, as well as the book adaptation of Serpent's Bite by Warren Adler (War of the Roses) with Grey Eagle Films. They recently sold their feature I Won't Be Home For Christmas to UCP for USA Networks. Their feature Lion in the Library is in pre-production with Level Forward & Prodigal Entertainment. As a producer she has overseen and/or produced ten shorts, and is in active development on two micro-budget features. . Alexa is an adjunct professor of Screenwriting at USC., and also teaches screenwriting at New York Film Academy for both BFA & MFA students. She has had speaking engagements with Women in Film, Brian Patacca, and Caricon among others. She serves as a Backstage Expert, and was recently a contributing writer to The Sentences That Create Us: Crafting a Writers' Life In Prison. She is a graduate of Vassar College with a degree in theater and history. https://www.alexaalemanni.com/ https://twitter.com/AlexaAlemanni Connect with your host Kaia Alexander: https://entertainmentbusinessleague.com/ https://twitter.com/thisiskaia Produced by Stuart W. Volkow P.G.A. Get career training and a free ebook “How to Pitch Anything in 1Min.” at www.EntertainmentBusinessLeague.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our Guest this week is Author Sarah Archer. We'll be discussing one of our favourite authors, Ray Bradbury. And focusing on his books Fahrenheit 451, Dandelion Wine, Something Wicked This way Comes, and Zen in the Art of Writing. “Ray Bradbury 1920 - Forever During a career that spanned seventy-plus years, he wrote more than 400 short stories and nearly fifty books across a variety of genres. He also penned numerous poems, essays, plays, operas, teleplays, and screenplays, making him one of the most productive and admired writers of our time, as well as one of the most widely translated in the world.” From - https://raybradbury.com/ Sarah Archer Sarah Archer's debut novel, The Plus One, was published by Putnam in the US and received a starred review from Booklist. It has also been published in the UK, Germany, and Japan, and is currently in development for television. As a screenwriter, she has developed material for MTV Entertainment, Snapchat, and Comedy Central. She is a Black List Screenwriting Lab fellow who has placed in competitions including the Motion Picture Academy's Nicholl Fellowship and the Tracking Board's Launch Pad. Her short stories and poetry have been published in numerous literary magazines, and she has spoken and taught on writing to groups in several states and countries. She is also a co-host of the award-winning Charlotte Readers Podcast You can find Sarah's website at: https://saraharcherwrites.com/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/archersarahp
Our Guest this week is Author Sarah Archer. We'll be discussing one of our favourite authors, Ray Bradbury. And focusing on his books Fahrenheit 451, Dandelion Wine, Something Wicked This way Comes, and Zen in the Art of Writing. “Ray Bradbury 1920 - Forever During a career that spanned seventy-plus years, he wrote more than 400 short stories and nearly fifty books across a variety of genres. He also penned numerous poems, essays, plays, operas, teleplays, and screenplays, making him one of the most productive and admired writers of our time, as well as one of the most widely translated in the world.” From - https://raybradbury.com/ Sarah Archer Sarah Archer's debut novel, The Plus One, was published by Putnam in the US and received a starred review from Booklist. It has also been published in the UK, Germany, and Japan, and is currently in development for television. As a screenwriter, she has developed material for MTV Entertainment, Snapchat, and Comedy Central. She is a Black List Screenwriting Lab fellow who has placed in competitions including the Motion Picture Academy's Nicholl Fellowship and the Tracking Board's Launch Pad. Her short stories and poetry have been published in numerous literary magazines, and she has spoken and taught on writing to groups in several states and countries. She is also a co-host of the award-winning Charlotte Readers Podcast You can find Sarah's website at: https://saraharcherwrites.com/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/archersarahp
Visiting from Concord, North Carolina, our guest this week is author Sarah Archer. There's something earthy, twisty, and impactive about Sarah's writing. I actually laughed out loud, while reading The Plus One, and yet her poem Salem has inspired the mantra, “Those bearing stones will not crush me,” for a certain type of day. Sarah Archer's debut novel, The Plus One, was published by Putnam in the US and received a starred review from Booklist. It has also been published in the UK, Germany, and Japan, and is currently in development for television. As a screenwriter, she has developed material for MTV Entertainment, Snapchat, and Comedy Central. She is a Black List Screenwriting Lab fellow who has placed in competitions including the Motion Picture Academy's Nicholl Fellowship and the Tracking Board's Launch Pad. Her short stories and poetry have been published in numerous literary magazines, and she has spoken and taught on writing to groups in several states and countries. She is also a co-host of the award-winning Charlotte Readers Podcast. No, I haven't found the exact word to describe Sarah's writing, but I am willing to keep reading her work until I do. I believe this is one of those, “It's all about the journey,” things. And this journey, so far, has been remarkable. You can find Sarah's website at: https://saraharcherwrites.com/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/archersarahp Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahArcherM . Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SarahArcherWrites/ Charlotte Readers Podcast: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/ Writers without Borders: https://writing.upenn.edu/wh/involved/series/wwb/
Aitch Alberto is a writer/director born and raised in Miami, Florida. She is a Sundance Episodic Lab fellow, recipient of a Skowhegan Artist Residency, a Yaddo fellowship, a Latino Screenwriting Project Fellowship, and an alumnus of the Outfest Screenwriting Lab. Aitch has written on DUSTER, a 1970s-set crime drama series from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan for HBO Max and WBTV.She also served as a writer on AppleTV+'s BAFTA and Film Independent Nominated anthology series LITTLE AMERICA from Alan Yang, Kumail Nanjiani, and Emily V. Gordon. Most recently, Aitch has adapted and directed the award-winning young adult novel ARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eugenio Debrez producing, from Limelight.Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is a 2022 coming-of-age romantic film that is an adaptation of the 2012 novel of the same name by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Aristotle and Dante had it premiere at the 47th Toronto Film Festival on September 9, 2022.She has been included on The Black List's inaugural Latinx List, as well as the Tracking Board's Hit List and Young & Hungry List, and NALIP's list of "Latinx Directors You Should Know". Aitch has most recently been featured on Variety's 10 Directors To Watch for 2022 and Indiewire's 22 Rising Female Filmmakers to watch in 2022.Enjoy my conversation with Aitch Alberto.
Aitch Alberto is a writer/director born and raised in Miami, Florida. She is a Sundance Episodic Lab fellow, recipient of a Skowhegan Artist Residency, a Yaddo fellowship, a Latino Screenwriting Project Fellowship, and an alumnus of the Outfest Screenwriting Lab. Aitch has written on DUSTER, a 1970s-set crime drama series from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan for HBO Max and WBTV.She also served as a writer on AppleTV+'s BAFTA and Film Independent Nominated anthology series LITTLE AMERICA from Alan Yang, Kumail Nanjiani, and Emily V. Gordon. Most recently, Aitch has adapted and directed the award-winning young adult novel ARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eugenio Debrez producing, from Limelight.Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is a 2022 coming-of-age romantic film that is an adaptation of the 2012 novel of the same name by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Aristotle and Dante had it premiere at the 47th Toronto Film Festival on September 9, 2022.She has been included on The Black List's inaugural Latinx List, as well as the Tracking Board's Hit List and Young & Hungry List, and NALIP's list of "Latinx Directors You Should Know". Aitch has most recently been featured on Variety's 10 Directors To Watch for 2022 and Indiewire's 22 Rising Female Filmmakers to watch in 2022.Enjoy my conversation with Aitch Alberto.
When you are in LA long enough, you get to see your friends do some pretty cool things. Leah McKendrick is one of those people for me. I started choreographing for her in 2009 for a live show and then went on to collaborate on multiple projects after that. I've watched her morph into an incredible producer, screenwriter and just an overall badass boss babe! I'm happy to get a perspective from a different side of our biz and she throws out SO many gems of advice. MNTR MGMTWebsite@mntr.mgmt@justinementerLeah McKendrickWebsite@leahmckendrick last feature film, M.F.A : Streaming free on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/M-F-Francesca-Eastwood/dp/B0754N4HHGMy newest short, Pamela & Ivy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpYkQGJNNl8Leah McKendrick is a Nicaraguan/Scottish/Irish multi-hyphenate from San Francisco. She created and starred in the critically acclaimed musical series, DESTROY THE ALPHA GAMMAS which made her a Webby Award Honoree and a Streamy Award Nominee. M.F.A., the vigilante thriller which she wrote/produced and starred in alongside Francesca Eastwood was nominated for the Grand Jury Award at SXSW. M.F.A. was dubbed "the first horror movie to speak to the #MeToo era" by The New York Times and was released theatrically by Dark Sky Films in 2017. She has been featured on the Black List, the Hit List and on Tracking Board's Young and Hungry list of Hollywood's Top New Writers. In 2019 she boarded the highly-anticipated GREASE prequel SUMMER LOVIN' for Paramount Pictures. In 2020 PAMELA & IVY was released, the Poison Ivy origin story fan film which she wrote/directed and again starred in, made her a Webby Award Honoree for the 2nd time. Up next: Tristar's reboot of 80s cult classic, TROOP BEVERLY HILLS.Acting credits include a recurring role on Hulu's SHUT EYE, BAD MOMS and MISCONDUCT starring Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins.
Welcome to episode one of COOL HAND CRYPTO! CINEMA + CULTURE + CRYPTO — In this episode of Cool Hand Crypto, Matt speaks with entertainment journalist Jeff Sneider on the the value of NFTs in Hollywood. They discuss Quentin Tarantino auctioning scanned pages from Pulp Fiction as an NFT, Kevin Smith selling his next film Killroy as an NFT, the value of DAOs and decentralized filmmaking, and the passing fads of social platforms. — Jeff Sneider is a veteran entertainment reporter who has spent the past 15 years writing for Variety, TheWrap, Mashable, and Collider, in addition to serving as Editor-in-Chief of The Tracking Board. Jeff currently serves as a weekly columnist for LAMag.com and he has also written for MTV Movies Blog, Hollywood Life, AICN, Washington Square News and the Colorado Springs Independent. He is the host of The Sneider Cut podcast as well as the awards-themed show For Your Consideration, and the former host of Meet the Movie Press. Jeff is a 2006 graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he studied screenwriting. He agrees with two-time Oscar winner William Goldman, who famously said of Hollywood, "nobody knows anything." Follow Jeff's movie picks at: http://theinsneider.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @TheInSneider — Watch and subscribe to Cool Hand Crypto on YouTube at: https://tinyurl.com/CoolHandCryptoYouTube For the latest episodes and updates head to: http://CoolHandCrypto.com/ #CoolHandCrypto
Hey Canna-besties this week I ran into Aitch a writer/director who most recently wrote on DUSTER, a 1970s-set crime drama series from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan for HBO Max and WBTV. She also served as a writer on AppleTV+'s BAFTA, Film Independent Nominated, and Television Academy honored anthology series LITTLE AMERICA from Alan Yang, Kumail Nanjiani, and Emily V. Gordon. She has been featured in Variety, Deadline, Huffington Post, Out Magazine, We Are Mitú, and included on The Black List's inaugural Latinx List, as well as the Tracking Board's 2019 Hit List and Young & Hungry List, and NALIP's list of "Latinx Directors You Should Know."Come Sesh with me and my Girl as we talk about life and Cannabis. AC Infinity Discount 15% off: JHARIABLAQUE1 ILGM https://ilgm.com?aff=6185
This week Leah and Bry sit down with screenwriter and friend Michael Stagliano. They discuss how he gets scripts optioned, adaptations, and so much more. You don't want to miss this one! Michael Stagliano is a reality TV star – turned Screenwriter, having worked for companies like SONY, VERTIGO, HASBRO, NETFLIX, VOYAGE, DC BLACK LABEL, USA, and many other pods in LA, ATL, and Toronto. He wrote episode 303 of THE SINNER on USA/Netflix. He's also won several of the industry's biggest screenwriting competitions including The Tracking Board, Save The Cat, Final Draft Big Break, Screencraft and The Page Awards. He runs the largest screenwriting group in Hollywood called Deadline Junkies, and owns his own entertainment company called Nerdy Pop Entertainment that specializes in sci-fi, fantasy, adventure projects, with a specialization in adapting existing IP.Find us on the socials:Podcast twitter: @ScriptedPod Leah: @leah_lame Bry: @Bry_larreaEmail us at: team@scriptedfromthebottom.comEmail Michael at: stag.michael@gmail.com Scripted From The Bottom is produced by James Bradshaw at Next Day Podcast. We would love to hear from you! If you have questions, corrections, or personal feedback, please shoot us an email. Every review and subscription matters - so make sure to subscribe! We really appreciate it!
Erica Tachoir is a Brooklyn-based writer/director. She was featured in Tracking Board’s 2018 Young and Hungry List, named to ISA’s 2019 Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch, and selected for the 2019 NYWIFT From Script To Pre-Production Lab. Her screenplay SCATTERING JAKE was a Nicholl semifinalist, Big Break and Page finalist, and a WeScreenplay and Table Read My Screenplay winner. Her short TOO SUNNY FOR SANTA (starring Natalia Dyer from Stranger Things) screened at festivals across the country. With her comedy partner, she co-wrote and starred in the web series LIFE, AFTER, and they were named notable writers at the New York Television Festival for their pilot script, UNFINISHED. A graduate NYU/Tisch Film, Erica also studied at FAMU in Prague, Atlantic Theater Company, and UCB. She is repped by MXN Entertainment in Los Angeles.
Giles Alderson (The Dare, World of Darkness) sits down with director, writer and producer Tom Paton to chat how he made his films, Pandorica, Redwood, Black Site, Stairs and G-Loc and how important it is to have a business head on as a filmmaker. Ep Sponsored by The Tracking Board https://www.tracking-board.com/ Tickets for the latest MAKE YOUR FILM event on July 9th here: bit.ly/2Zjma3s On the podcast this week we chat with Tom Paton about how he went from a Club Rep in Cyprus to becoming a Filmmaker and how he started with no real knowledge of cameras or production. How he self taught himself film-making and learnt to edit and understand VFX and graphics because he has no choice. How he didn't want to make a short but a feature first and how he raised finance using his background in selling to secure investment . for his first feature - Pandorica, shot at night in outdoor locations - high sensitivity camera used, in combination with DIY space lights to shoot a post-apocalyptic forest setting. How he pushed on after his first feature onto his second feature - Redwood, which was a bigger budget, vampire film set in eastern Europe and the lessons he learnt from first feature he carried over to second feature. His third film Black Site, out later this year, is a back to his roots, lower budget, exploitation John Carpenter-esque horror thriller. We discuss what actors look for in a director - and vice versa and producing your own work - and find good collaborators. We discuss his fourth film - Stairs and his 5th feature G-Lock which are both now in post And we delve into his screenwriting process - from script to shoot PLUS loads of advice for filmmakers new and old Black Site TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3paRCrafmU Tom Paton WEBSITE https://www.tompatonfilm.com/ Follow Tom on TWITTER here https://twitter.com/TomPatonFilm LINKS MAKE YOUR FILM returns with hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir for a fourth installment after three incredible past events. Tickets http://bit.ly/2Zjma3s Bridging the gap between Independent and high budget films, with the most insightful panel talks and network around - we are delighted to announce.... OUR FIRST SPEAKER : Director & Producer James Kent James has Directed some of Hollywood's greatest talents including Alicia Vikander, James Franco, Kiera Knightley, Taron Egerton, Kit Harington, Dominic West, Rebecca Ferguson and George MacKay on films such as ‘The Aftermath' and ‘Testament of Youth' and an expansive catalogue of high level Television projects. Moving from documentary, to tv drama to film in quick succession he has rapidly risen to be one of our top Directing talents. Join us from 6.45 at our brand new location at THEATRE DELI which has a full bar for a more relaxed networking time before the incredible guests arrive to talk. Tickets: bit.ly/2Zjma3s Our Sponsors this week THE TRACKING BOARD This episode is sponsored by The Tracking Board, featuring the Launch Pad screenwriting competitions. The Launch Pad competitions are the industry's most effective writing competitions. To date, over 400 writers have signed with managers and agents through Launch Pad's annual competitions. Over 100 screenplays have been optioned or purchased. And 6 Launch Pad-winning screenplays have stared bidding wars among the major studios. Learn more at TBLaunchPad.com - and consider joining The Tracking Board as a member to get real-time access to The Tracking Board's industry tracking. The Tracking Board covers spec screenplay sales for Hollywood, industry news and jobs. Learn more at Tracking-Board.com. RAINDANCE 20% off FILM FESTIVAL PASS Here's some exciting news from our friends at Raindance! Get unrivalled access to the UK's largest independent film festival, showcasing the best in shorts, features, documentaries, music videos, web series and VR from around the world, by buying a Raindance Film Festival Pass with a 20% discount. Just enter PODCAST20 at checkout: http://bit.ly/Raindance2019Passes WATCH World of Darkness https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BS35KQ2?pf_rd_p=855cdcfd-05d9-474f-b84d-8286a3530ba1&pf_rd_r=G5Q5NNQZR9PRZNQ4ME5D WATCH Fanged Up https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fanged-Up-Daniel-OReilly/dp/B07F83JN6G/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1542670909&sr=1-1&keywords=fanged Follow US on Twitter @filmmakerspod @Food4ThoughtDoc @gilesalderson @35mmdop @Cjamesdirect @dan710ths @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @RobbiemcKane Part of the www.podfixnetwork.com
Our Sponsors this week THE TRACKING BOARD Tickets for MAKE YOUR FILM Shout out to producer/editor Robbie McKane (follow him here @RobbiemcKane) On this WEEKS PODCAST Bert Marcus dropped in for a chat with Giles Alderson to discuss how he makes his Indie films and documentaries. Bert Marcus' production company BMP has been in the industry for over a decade and has released critically acclaimed documentaries such as Teenage Paparazzo (2010), How To Make Money Selling Drugs (2013), Champs (2015), What We Started (2018) and The American Meme (2018) that was most recently released on Netflix and has been trending for over a month since its release. He's also worked with A-listers like Matt Damon, 50 Cent, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Susan Sarandon, Denzel Washington, Mike Tyson, Paris Hilton, Hailey Baldwin and more. Giles and Bert talked about using the documentary form as an accessible, lower budget start for filmmakers including his produced features - Teenage Paparazzo, How to Make Money Selling Drugs. How starting starting small, simple, basic and creating a track record of good work can take you a long way. The talk pitching unique views on each project, selling on concepts and selling on characters and having an open approach to storytelling, being flexible with the documentary form They discuss Champs - his directorial debut, a boxing Doc starring Mike Tyson. How he acquired big names, reaching out to high grade talent on a personal level and he gets honest interviews in documentaries. We talk Documentary work vs. Fiction, different approaches and his future ambitions And we discuss The American Meme - his latest doc, which was selected at the Tribeca Film Festival 2018 and was acquired by Netflix, How it came about, observing the over saturation of social media with stars such as Paris Hilton and following key influencers, documenting a current trend, and sparking a dialogue. BERT MARCUS WEBSITE https://www.bertmarcus.com/ AMERICAN MEME trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms8OdjWJRPY LINKS MAKE YOUR FILM returns with hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir for a fourth installment after three incredible past events. Tickets http://bit.ly/2Zjma3s Bridging the gap between Independent and high budget films, with the most insightful panel talks and network around - we are delighted to announce.... OUR FIRST SPEAKER : Director & Producer James Kent James has Directed some of Hollywood's greatest talents including Alicia Vikander, James Franco, Kiera Knightley, Taron Egerton, Kit Harington, Dominic West, Rebecca Ferguson and George MacKay on films such as ‘The Aftermath' and ‘Testament of Youth' and an expansive catalogue of high level Television projects. Moving from documentary, to tv drama to film in quick succession he has rapidly risen to be one of our top Directing talents. Join us from 6.45 at our brand new location at THEATRE DELI which has a full bar for a more relaxed networking time before the incredible guests arrive to talk. Tickets: https://apple.co/2Z9SWnB Our Sponsors this week THE TRACKING BOARD This episode is sponsored by The Tracking Board, featuring the Launch Pad screenwriting competitions. The Launch Pad competitions are the industry's most effective writing competitions. To date, over 400 writers have signed with managers and agents through Launch Pad's annual competitions. Over 100 screenplays have been optioned or purchased. And 6 Launch Pad-winning screenplays have stared bidding wars among the major studios. Learn more at TBLaunchPad.com - and consider joining The Tracking Board as a member to get real-time access to The Tracking Board's industry tracking. The Tracking Board covers spec screenplay sales for Hollywood, industry news and jobs. Learn more at Tracking-Board.com. RAINDANCE 20% off FILM FESTIVAL PASS Here's some exciting news from our friends at Raindance! Get unrivaled access to the UK's largest independent film festival, showcasing the best in shorts, features, documentaries, music videos, web series and VR from around the world, by buying a Raindance Film Festival Pass with a 20% discount. Just enter PODCAST20 at checkout: http://bit.ly/Raindance2019Passes WATCH World of Darkness https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BS35KQ2?pf_rd_p=855cdcfd-05d9-474f-b84d-8286a3530ba1&pf_rd_r=G5Q5NNQZR9PRZNQ4ME5D WATCH Fanged Up https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fanged-Up-Daniel-OReilly/dp/B07F83JN6G/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1542670909&sr=1-1&keywords=fanged Follow US on Twitter @filmmakerspod @Food4ThoughtDoc @gilesalderson @35mmdop @Cjamesdirect @dan710ths @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @RobbiemcKane Part of the www.podfixnetwork.com
Download the Stardust app and follow us at gschiller! https://stardust.app.link/Invite Rev up that Aston Martin, because the rumors are going full throttle in Episode 14 of The Words are Not Enough!In this episode Griffin (@griffschiller) and Brody (@brodyserravalli) discuss the following:Tomorrow Never Lies* Reddit thinks it knows Bond * A rumour comes from Reddit user CashleyPersia who claims to have an inside scoop on some behind the scenes developments on Bond 25: “I work in the film industry and know people tangentially connected to the world of Bond. Boyle is said to have a female villain at the centre of his Bond film and he is actively casting the role now.” * Additionally, CashleyPersia alleges that Angelina Jolie is set to play the villain, while Lily James and Dua Lipa, among others, are in the running for Daniel Craig's co-lead. “I've heard that Boyle has committed to a script and casting is underway.” They continued: “Supposedly, the big roles in the script are the female villain and Bond's understudy (another female role). “I hear Sophie Rundle, Lily James, Ella Purnell and Antonia Thomas have auditioned/met with Boyle (though this list is not exhaustive). The role is not a love interest however, [it's] the co-lead of the film. I've also heard that Boyle isn't adverse to discovering a new name and possibly someone who isn't an actress. Though it sounds like a moronic suggestion, I've heard the singer Dua Lipa is high on the list.” The leaker added: “Finally, the main villain has been written with Angelina Jolie in mind. I've heard this name for a very long while. I never quite trusted it but Boyle has wanted her since day one and it looks as though she's keen. They are now actively courting her and the script is being adjusted accordingly.”* The rumours of Bond's death may be greatly exaggerated: * Another rumour making the rounds in Hollywood right is that of Bond's apparent death in Bond 25. An apparent source has said the following: “It is written as Craig's final Bond film and I hear Logan being used as a comparison often still.”* MCU-style shared universe for Bond? * Is James Bond about to evolve further into the modern world of shared movie universes ala Marvel and Star Wars? It certainly looks that way and there's evidence that Craig's final 007 movie will be the catalyst that sets up the Bond expanded universe. The first whiff of this arrived in June 2017 when The Tracking Board's Jeff Sneider claimed he'd heard Bond producers were exploring the idea. Sneider, a writer for the Hollywood Insider, tweeted: “I've heard the Broccolis have caught Universe Fever and would love to explore other corners of the Bond franchise... simultaneously.”* Bond's got new rules, Danny Boyle counts 'em * Bookmakers have reduced the odds of Dua being named as the Bond theme singer, now making her the favourite, with Ed Sheeran and Jessie J also being strongly touted as potential artists to get involved.* Michael Shannon Bond villain? * Michael Shannon was recently a guest on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Fallon brought up the potential for Shannon to take on the role of the villain in the upcoming Bond film. Shannon replied with the following: “I think this might have something to do with the fact that out of all the people I've been said I resemble – and there's a rather long list – but the only one that's probably at the top is a Mr Richard Kiel, who played the fellow Jaws in old timey James Bond movies. Yeah that's who people say I look like most often. You'd know who'd make a good Bond villain? My cat.”* Deadpool 2's Morena Baccarin weighs in on becoming Bond * While doing an interview with CinePop for the upcoming Deadpool 2, Morena Baccain, who plays Vanessa in the film, was asked who she thought should play Bond next: “I think... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-words-are-not-enough/support
Alex and Nick invite Eva Miller, Manager of Development at Canvas Media Studios, to discuss digital content and cross-platform storytelling. What does the digital landscape look like for scripted content? How do stories evolve with the format? What genres are more suited to online formats over traditional linear forms? How can interactivity drive narratives in unique ways? How are digital content or creatives discovered? What is the development process for digital shows? Plus, a special panel announcement. The Paper Team crosses over... SHOWNOTES Content WonderCon 2018 Panel Announcement (00:53) Working at Canvas Media, cross-platform content, evolution of YouTube, nascent platforms, new forms of storytelling, VR/360, interactivity, promoting online content, influencers, finding new projects, budgets, storytelling (01:42) Resources and Next Week On (42:27) Announcement Paper Team is going to WonderCon 2018! Join our panel "Reimagined for TV: Writing shows based on popular IP" on Sunday, March 25 at 1:00PM in Room 209. Links Canvas Media Studios Bernie Su The Lizzie Bennet Diaries Vanity This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick discuss how to start researching your TV spec script and the show you selected. Which episodes and scripts should you watch and read to prepare? Where should your spec script fit within a show? How do you research the structure, characters and stories? What should you look for in scripts of the show you want to spec? Plus, we answer more voicemails. The Paper Team does some reverse-engineering... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: Spec script headers (01:11) 1 - Preparing the research (03:51) 2 - Researching the show on a macro level: structure, character, story and theme (13:40) 3 - Researching the show on a micro and macro level: prose, formatting and added sources (34:31) Takeaways and Resources (43:10) Links Send a voicemail to TV Calling & Paper Team Roadmap Writers "TV Spec Script 101" (PT34) "When should your TV spec script be placed?" - TV Calling "Weaving Storylines: A/B/C Stories" (PT53) "Act Breaks" (PT15) Resources WGF Library KCRW's "The Business" WGAW's "3rd & Fairfax" Barry Katz's "Industry Standard" This episode brought to you by: & Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick invite Jona Xiao (Halt and Catch Fire, Being Mary Jane, Gifted) to discuss acting for television, and what writers can learn from actors. What is the casting process like in TV? How are character descriptions influenced by the script? What preparation can actors do before going into production? What makes an interesting character and compelling scenes for an actor? What can TV writers learn from performers? The Paper Team gets set to recur... SHOWNOTES Content Early influences, building a career, getting representation, casting process, diversity, getting cast, actor preparation, drama versus comedy, character descriptions, table reads, production, scripts, character arcs, script revisions, post-production, getting cut in the editing, fan interaction, goals and aspirations (01:06) Resources and Next Week On (43:47) Links Jona Xiao on Twitter Jona Xiao on IMDb Bananatag Sidekick Resources Career ACTivate "The Eight Characters of Comedy" - Scott Sedita This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick break down six iconic TV scenes to look at what makes them engaging and unique. The moments explored in this episode include scenes from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Good Place, The Good Wife, Lost, and The Simpsons. What makes for a great TV scene? How can a simple exchange play off character and story? How can dialogue be used to define a moment? What are ways acting, directing and editing influence the impact of a scene? What TV writing lessons can you learn from these scenes? Plus, we talk how many people should be in a writing group. The Paper Team gets in and out... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: How many people in a writing group? (00:00:58) 1 - Introduction to the six TV scenes (00:03:09) 2 - "The Simpsons" Steamed Ham scene (00:08:02) 3 - "Deep Space Nine" Benny Rant scene (00:16:15) 4 - "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" Papa scene (00:29:35) 5 - "Lost" Henry Gale Breakfast scene (00:37:24) 6 - "The Good Place" Many Attempts Montage scene (00:44:55) 7 - "The Good Wife" Will vs. Alicia scene (00:53:02) Next Week On (01:03:38) Links "Feedback and Notes: Building Your Reading Onion" (PT08) "Analyzing Great TV Pilots" (PT54) "Analyzing Great TV Characters" (PT72) "22 Short Films about Springfield (7x21 - The Simpsons) The Simpsons' Steamed Ham scene "Far Beyond the Stars" (6x13 - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) Deep Space Nine's Benny Rant scene "Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse" (4x24 - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) Prince of Bel-Air's Papa scene "The Whole Truth" (2x16 - Lost) Lost's Henry Gale Breakfast scene "Dance Dance Resolution" (2x03 - The Good Place) "Hitting the Fan" (5x05 - The Good Wife) "I'm mad as hell" scene from Network DS9 comment by Kingofmadcows "Nonlinear Storytelling" (PT70) This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick invite Sydney Mitchel from NCIS: New Orleans & Outcast, and Zimran Jacob from Marvel's The Punisher, to discuss the responsibilities, duties, and opportunities of being a TV showrunner's assistant. What does the job of a showrunner's assistant entail? How do you get hired on a show? What does a typical work-day look like? How do assistants communicate with their showrunner? How creatively involved are showrunner's assistants? What amount of notes and feedback do showrunners get? How can you balance working long hours and writing your own scripts? The Paper Team gets an in... SHOWNOTES Content Working in television, what a showrunner does, hiring process, duties of a showrunner's assistant, day-to-day, communicating with the showrunner, creative involvement, shooting and production, post-production, calls and meetings, tips and advice for showrunner's assistants, balance work and life, future projects (01:01) Resources and Next Week On (45:20) Links Zimran Jacob on Twitter Sydney Mitchel on IMDb NCIS: New Orleans airs Tuesdays 10/9c on CBS Outcast available on Cinemax Marvel's The Punisher available on Netflix "Kevin Pollak To Direct Indie Comedy ‘Swag’" - Deadline This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick discuss how you can put yourself out there as a creative and TV writer. From proactive networking to content generation, learn ways of staying in the loop and in people's minds. How do you build new connections and foster meaningful professional relationships? How do you stay in the conversation for new jobs and opportunities? What are ways of putting your content out there and creating a presence? What should you look for in a mentor? Plus, we talk finding a first agent. The Paper Team gets out... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: Getting an agent and more reviews (00:52) 1 - Putting yourself out there: proactively building relationships (04:55) 2 - Putting your content out there: presence and branding (18:06) 3 - Putting others in there: mentoring and passing the torch (26:04) Challenges and Resources (32:19) Links "TV Writer Representation 101" (PT31) "189 - The Assistant's Track" - Hilliard Guess' Screenwriters Rant Room Resources "Breaking In: Tales from the Screenwriting Trenches" - Lee Jessup Buffer This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick go over how formatting works in TV scripts and the various pre-draft documents you'll be writing on TV shows. What are the formatting and structural differences in writing a TV screenplay as opposed to a feature? How do half-hours and one-hours differ in their acts and page count? Which documents will you be writing before going to draft on a TV episode? What are important formatting elements to know and common mistakes to avoid? Plus, we answer questions about genre and screenwriting software you should be using. The Paper Team adjusts their margins... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: TV format versus TV genre, and screenwriting software you should be using (00:52) 1 - Differences in formats: TV and feature, one-hour and half-hour, network and cable, multi-cam and single-cam (10:56) 2 - Story areas, treatments, and outlines: documents to write before going to draft and annotating revisions (18:10) 3 - Formatting on the page and common mistakes (26:02) Takeaways and Resources (56:35) Links "Comedy v. Drama: Declare Your TV Major" (PT02) Final Draft Fade In WriterDuet Highland Celtx Movie Magic Screenwriter Scrivener "Being a TV Script Coordinator" (PT21) Scenechronize Movie Magic Budgeting Resources "The Hollywood Standard" - Christopher Riley This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick break down four iconic TV characters to look at what makes them memorable. The TV characters explored in this episode include David Palmer from 24, Lindsay Jillian from You're the Worst, Michael from The Good Place, and Scorpius from Farscape. What makes a great TV character? How are the characters introduced in unique ways? How do shows flesh out specific goals, needs and wants? What are key moments and decisions that can define characters? Plus, we celebrate the new year. The Paper Team sizes people up... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: Happy new year! (01:00) 1 - The four TV characters (02:16) 2 - Why we picked these characters (05:12) 3 - Character introductions (10:10) 4 - Character traits (17:53) 5 - Character's macro series arcs, wants, and needs (25:29) 6 - Key character moments (38:08) Next Week On (50:16) Links David Palmer (24) Scorpius (Farscape) Lindsay Jillian (You're the Worst) Michael (The Good Place) "Analyzing Great TV Pilots" (PT54) David Mamet's memo to his writing staff on The Unit Scorpius costume designs "All About That Paper" (2x04 - You're the Worst) "Try Real Hard" (3x01 - You're the Worst) "Day 2: 4:00AM-5:00AM" (2x21 - 24) "The Trolley Problem" (2x05 - The Good Place) "Nerve" (1x19 - Farscape) "Liars, Guns and Money" (2x19 - Farscape) "With Friends Like These..." (2x20 - Farscape) "Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars" This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Cali and Dave talk the tax bill, Mueller, sex scandals, and are joined by friend of the show Jeff Sneider, editor-in-chief of The Tracking Board (www.tracking-board.com/) to talk about the end of a very bad year in Hollywood
Alex and Nick celebrate the end of 2017 by taking a look back at Paper Team's past year, and a look forward at what is to come in 2018. What were the most popular Paper Team episodes of the year? What was the best thing of 2017? What new gifts did Nick and Alex exchange with one another? Plus, a word about contacting our guests. The Paper Team throws some confetti... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: A word about etiquette (01:10) 1 - Paper Team 2017: A year in review (03:26) 2 - Best of 2017 and our milestones (11:39) 3 - Preparing for 2018 as a TV writer (35:37) 4 - Paper Team goals for 2018 (44:29) Gift Exchange and Next Time On (48:10) Links "Networking 101: How to Talk With People in Hollywood" (PT05) "How to Follow Up (Without Seeming Desperate)" (PT07) "TV Pilot 101" (PT30) "TV Spec Script 101" (PT34) "TV Writer vs. Fandom: Writers’ Rooms and Fan Interaction – Paper Team Live at WonderCon 2017" (PT38) "Should You Pay for TV Writing Education?" (PT19) "Managing TV Writers ft. Daniela Garcia-Brcek (Circle of Confusion)" (PT59) "Assisting TV Comedy Writers ft. Gary Sundt (Superstore/The Goldbergs)" (PT43) "Writing Adult Comedy Animation ft. Alison Tafel (BoJack Horseman)" (PT39) "Spec v. Pilot: What You Should Be Writing Next" (PT04) "Breaking in & Writing From “Outside the System” ft. Hilliard Guess (The Screenwriter’s Rant Room)" (PT47) "TV Writing Competition Winners: What Happens Next?" (PT55) "Finding Frances" (4x07 - Nathan For You) "The Movement" (3x03 - Nathan For You) "The Movement" - Jack Garbarino "Git Gone" (1x04 - American Gods) "Firestorm" (1x10 - The Orville) "Dance Dance Resolution" (2x02 - The Good Place) "The Ricklantis Mixup" (3x07 - Rick & Morty) Dark DuckTales 2017 Draemings Julien Baker Jordan Peele Breaks Down "Get Out" Fan Theories (Video) Paper Girls "SLAM!" - Pamela Ribon "Navigating Your First TV Writing Job ft. Britta Lundin (Riverdale)" (PT67) "The Emotion Thesaurus" - Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi Hemingway Editor The Salmon Pages Scorpius comics Codenames Duet This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick discuss nonlinear narrative in television writing, from flashbacks to flashforwards. What are effective uses of nonlinear storytelling? When should you work with flashbacks, flasforwards or parallel storylines? What are dos and donts of nonlinear narratives? Are there drawbacks of out-of-order storytelling? Plus, we talk The Mick case and Amazon's Lord of the Rings. The Paper Team flashes around... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: The Mick and Amazon's LOTR (00:52) 1 - Brief history of nonlinear storytelling in TV and when to use it (04:52) 2 - Examples of effective TV nonlinear narratives (13:16) 3 - Dos-and-dont's of nonlinear (31:39) 4 - Drawbacks of nonlinear (35:23) Takeaways and Resources (40:43) Links "Protecting and Over-Protecting Your TV Script: Copyright, Ownership and Idea Theft" (PT23) Wikipedia's list of nonlinear narrative television series Primer FlashForward (TV Show) "Time's Arrow" (4x11 - BoJack Horseman) "Thanksgiving" (2x08 - Master of None) "The Visitor" (4x03 - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) "Get Me a Lawyer" (1x01 - Damages) River Song (Doctor Who) Resources "Slaughterhouse-Five" - Kurt Vonnegut "Nonlinear Storytelling" - Game Design Concepts "The 21st Century Screenplay" - Linda Aronson This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick invite Jorge Gonzalez, from the Tracking Board and Launch Pad Writing Competitions, to discuss what makes a contest-winning script. How does the selection process of a TV writing competition work? What do readers look for when evaluating scripts and pilots? What separates top-tier screenplays from all others? What should writers watch out for before submitting their scripts? The Paper Team strikes gold... SHOWNOTES Content Getting involved with Tracking Board, the Launch Pad Competitions, selection process, what readers look for, finding top-tier scripts, common mistakes and faux pas, overdone tropes and cliches, what happens after the win, maximizing the opportunities, and notable success stories (00:54) Resources and Next Week On (28:53) Links Launch Pad Writing Competitions "The Mailroom" - David Rensin Taylor Sheridan "TV Writing Competition Winners: What Happens Next?" (PT55) Kate Trefry T.A. Snyder Eric Koenig Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz Big Mouth This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick discuss macro storytelling in TV writing, from season-long narrative arcs to character development. Why is it important to have character arcs across seasons? When should you write serialized narratives? How far in advance should you plot things out? Do you need to know everything before writing a pilot? What are unique TV examples of macro storytelling? Plus, we talk about what "signing with an agent or manager" literally means. The Paper Team sets things up... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: Reviews and rep signing (00:53) 1 - Season and story arcs in TV (05:00) 2 - Story arcs in your writing: what to watch out for (16:16) 3 - Character arcs (24:59) 4 - Keeping the macro story relevant to the micro scale (36:32) 5 - Reinventing the show (40:08) 6 - Self-contained versus serialization (50:12) Takeaways and Resources (54:34) Links "Daredevil Showrunners on How Punisher and Elektra Shake Up Season 2" - Collider "Why New TV Comedies Are Choosing Plot Over Jokes" - The New York Times "Lay Down Your Burdens" (2x19/20 - Battlestar Galactica) "Final Five" Cylons "Nerve" (1x19 - Farscape) "Chain of Command" (6x10/11 - Star Trek: The Next Generation) "6 Screenwriting Lessons from Parks and Recreation" - TV Calling "Hitting the Fan" (5x05 - The Good Wife) "Dance Dance Resolution" (2x02 - The Good Place) "One Last Ride" (7x12/13 - Parks and Recreation) "Serialized Television Has Become a Disease" - io9 Resources Michael Schur 2011 interview on The A.V. Club This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick invite Britta Lundin, story editor on The CW's Riverdale and author of Ship It, to discuss everything you need to know about your first TV staff writing job and working on a popular show. What is the process of getting staffed on a TV series? What is the experience of working in a writers' room for the first time? How do you approach the "room etiquette"? From pitch to draft, and season to episode, what is the writing process like on Riverdale? How do you adapt your voice to that of a showrunner? How should you build on studio and network notes? What is a writer's job on set and in post-production? How is writing a novel different than TV writing? The Paper Team gets a script... SHOWNOTES Content Getting staffed on Riverdale, expectations vs. reality of a TV writers' room, adapting your voice, breaking the season and episodes, dealing with notes, writers' room etiquette, being on set and in post, engaging with fandom, converting a screenplay into a novel and differences between the two forms (00:56) Resources and Next Week On (57:57) Links Britta Lundin on Twitter Riverdale on The CW (Wednesdays 8/7c) Pre-order "Ship It" by Britta Lundin Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa "Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend" (1x10 - Riverdale) Jughead's "I'm Weird" Speech Meme "How To Practice "Safe" Shipping w/ The Riverdale Cast" (Video) This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick discuss the evolution of censorship on TV and the involvement of "standards & practices". What is considered censorship in television? How is sensitive content categorized? What are differences in TV censorship across the world? How have sensibilities changed across the years? When can standards & practices influence TV writing? Plus, we answer our very first voicemail. The Paper Team bleeps itself... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: Rolling submissions and visa questions (00:49) 1 - How is television regulated? (03:56) 2 - Evolution of sensibilities on TV (20:46) 3 - Differences in censorship around some countries (33:20) 4 - TV writing solutions to standards & practices (40:16) Resources and Next Week On (51:14) Links Send a voicemail to TV Calling and Paper Team "Immigrants: We Get the TV Job Done!" (PT56) Broadcast Standards and Practices Miller test "F$%& Censorship" (2x05 - The Chris Gethard Show) (Video) Safe Harbor Law Telecommunications Act of 1996 V-chip "He's a Crowd" (5x12 - L.A. Law) Lesbian kiss episode "Rejoined" (4x06 - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) "On Losing Patience for Women Kissing" - The Mary Sue Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel American Crime (TV series) ReBoot Resources "This Business of Television" – Howard Blumenthal This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick share their experiences adapting preexisting material to television, from established novels and properties to historical events. What constitutes an adaptation? How do you balance existing content and personal take? How close should you stick to the original source? How do you stay historically accurate while telling a compelling story? When should you spec an existing property without having the rights? Plus, a new venue for feedback and an update on the Fox Writers Lab. The Paper Team gets inspired by... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: Voicemail and Fox Writers Lab Update (00:51) 1 - Defining what is an adaptation: IPs, properties, and real events (07:24) 2 - Choosing the right format, tips on adapting history and existing content (16:14) 3 - Speccing established IPs without having the rights (38:59) Takeaways and Resources (49:15) Links "TV Writing Competitions" (PT33) "TV Writing Competition Winners: What Happens Next?" (PT65) Send a voicemail to TV Calling and Paper Team "Inspiration vs. Stealing in TV Writing" (PT58) The Wolf of Wall Street Wall Street (Movie) Spotlight Kingsman: The Secret Service W. Band of Brothers Rome Revenge The Count of Monte Cristo "Why The Expanse is transforming TV" - Wired "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" - Tom Stoppard Star Trek: Terran Resources "Beyond Fidelity: The Dialogics of Adaptation" - Robert Stam (PDF) DP/30 interview with Eric Heisserer (Arrival) The Writers' Panel with Eric Heisserer This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick discuss the differences between inspiration and stealing in screenwriting and television. What constitutes an original idea? Where is the line between inspiration and stealing? Where can you get inspiration from? What is considered an homage? How many different stories are there to tell? Plus, an answer to how many episodes of a TV show you should watch before speccing it. The Paper Team pays homage... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: Episodes to watch before writing a TV spec (00:52) 1 - What is an original idea? (03:34) 2 - Why everybody "steals" (06:36) 3 - Paying homage and the different stories being told (09:23) 4 - Inspiration in TV and spec scripts (22:58) Takeaways and Next Week On (34:13) Links Armageddon Deep Impact "Protecting and Over-Protecting Your TV Script: Copyright, Ownership and Idea Theft" (PT23) Parallel thinking Rough Night Girls Trip Akira Kurosawa Stranger Things Aesop's Fables Jean de La Fontaine Hero's Journey Christopher Vogler "The Art of Fiction" - John Gardner "Save the Cat" - Blake Snyder "The Seven Basic Plots" - Christopher Booker "The Six Main Arcs in Storytelling, as Identified by an A.I." - The Atlantic The Shield The Simpsons movie references This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Evan Schmitt for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick invite Becca Burgess, casting associate on ABC's Last Man Standing, NBC's Undateable, and TBS' Cougar Town, to discuss how casting works in television. What is the casting process for TV shows, pilots and regular episodes? What can TV writers learn from casting? How much interaction does casting have with writers and producers? What are differences between casting comedy and drama? How does casting approach writers' character descriptions? The Paper Team gives a read... SHOWNOTES Content Becoming a casting associate, casting TV pilots and episodes, finding series regulars, interactions with writers and producers, approaching diversity, using character descriptions, casting discovery, reading process, advice for writers (00:55) Resources and Next Week On (34:52) Links Becca Burgess on Twitter Annie (Musical) Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Breakdown Services Superbad SAG-AFTRA Taft-Hartley report 13 Reasons Why This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick share stories about being immigrants in the US and working in the TV industry as foreigners. Should you move directly to Los Angeles or first get experience somewhere else like New York or Vancouver? When would a show hire you if you're not a US citizen? What are cultural differences and initial difficulties to watch out for when moving countries? What is the visa and green card process for TV writers? What are some unique setbacks of being an immigrant in the TV industry? Plus, we talk about Shonda Rhimes' move to Netflix. The Paper Team migrates... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: Shonda Rhimes moving to Netflix (00:45) 1 - Before arriving in the US (05:36) 2 - First months in Los Angeles (14:05) 3 - Cultural differences and expectations as an immigrant (19:14) 4 - Getting settled: driver's license, credit score, social security (29:18) 5 - Staying and working in America: visas, green card and citizenship (35:47) 6 - Representing our home countries (50:39) Resources and Next Week On (53:54) Links "Netflix signs Shonda Rhimes in counterpunch to ABC and Disney" - New York Times "Moving to Los Angeles (and Things We Wish We Knew)" (PT01) "How to Meet People in LA (When You Don’t Know Anyone)" (PT03) "Managing Finances as an Assistant & Staff Writer" (PT16) J-1 Visa E-3 Visa O Visa US Diversity Visa Lottery Resources ImmigrationPortal Forum Australians in LA (Facebook Group) This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick invite three TV writers to discuss what comes after winning a major screenwriting or TV writing competition. Guests include: Talia Gonzalez (Teen Wolf/iZombie) from the 2013 Tacking Board Launch Pad Feature Competition, David Hoffman (Timeless) from the 2015 Launch Pad Pilot Competition, and T.A. Snyder from the 2017 Launch Pad Pilot Competition. Why is entering screenwriting competitions important? What should you look out for before submitting a script? What should you expect and do after winning a writing contest? How should you brand yourself as a TV writer with your samples? What is the process of selecting the right agent or manager for you? How do you balance working on a TV writing staff and developing your own projects? The Paper Team competes... SHOWNOTES Content Winning a screenwriting competition and what comes after (01:08) Resources and Outro (59:50) [NOTE: Our usual "Next Week On" segment at the very end was unexpectedly cut. We'll be talking about working in TV as immigrants in next week's episode!] Links David Hoffman on Twitter Talia Gonzalez on Twitter T.A. Snyder on Twitter Matthew Weiner Charlie Kaufman Shawn Ryan Eric Kripke Launch Pad mentors TV Writing Fellowships WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Radiolab Podcast Traffic The Limey This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Update: PT54 transcript now available Alex and Nick break down six iconic TV pilots to look at what makes them great TV scripts (Alias, Community, Homicide, The O.C., Scrubs and 3rd Rock from the Sun). What makes a memorable TV pilot work? How do they introduce characters in unique ways? How do they set up the world and engine of the show? What rules do they bend or follow, and why? What TV writing lessons can you learn from them? Plus, we discuss how seriously you should take glowing feedback from screenwriting competitions. The Paper Team starts things off... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps: Glowing feedback from competitions (00:00:50) 1 - Introduction to the six TV pilots (00:05:49) 2 - Why we selected these TV pilots (00:10:43) 3 - Teasers and openers (00:19:55) 4 - Character introductions, ensemble dynamics and dialogue (00:26:37) 5 - World and exposition (00:42:00) 6 - Pilot structure vs. series representation (00:47:35) Next Week On (01:02:53) Links BlueCat Screenplay Competition "Feedback and Notes: Building Your Reading Onion" (PT08) "Brains and Eggs" (1x01 - 3rd Rock from the Sun) "Truth Be Told" (1x01 - Alias) "Pilot" (1x01 - Community) "Gone for Goode" (1x01 - Homicide: Life on the Street) "Premiere" (1x01 - The O.C.) "My First Day" (1x01 - Scrubs) Josh Schwartz David Simon Dan Harmon in medias res "Morning Routine" - American Psycho (Video) Paul Attanasio "TV Characters 101" (PT46) Tom Fontana Diner (Movie) This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Cali and Dave are joined by friend of the show Jeff Sneider, editor-in-chief of The Tracking Board. Jeff explains this year's movies to two guys who haven't been to a theater in months, and Dave reveals some truly stunning gaps in his movie knowledge. Check out Jeff's work at: http://www.tracking-board.com/ On Twitter: @TheInSneider
NEW: Get the episode cheat sheet on our Patreon! Update: PT53 transcript now available Alex and Nick discuss the importance of weaving A, B and C stories in TV writing, and interesting ways of doing it in TV scripts. Why is it important to cut between storylines in TV? When should you start and end each storyline? Which storylines should you spend more time on in your TV script? When should you only do a single A story? What are some noteworthy and unique formats for A/B/C plotlines? Plus, we talk about where to read TV scripts. The Paper Team become master-weavers... SHOWNOTES Content Paper Scraps (FKA Odds-and-ends): Finding TV scripts (00:55) 1 - Why does TV have A/B/C stories? (03:51) 2 - Nuts and bolts of using A/B/C stories (10:27) 3 - Interesting and non-traditional uses of weaving A/B/C stories in TV (18:22) Takeaways and Resources (32:22) Links Writers Guild Foundation Library TV Calling Script Library Zen134237 Lee Thomson Script Library Simply Scripts Daily Script IMSDb "What are A, B, and C stories in screenwriting?" - TV Calling Team America Montage (Video) "Marge vs. the Monorail" (4x12 - The Simpsons) "Ozymandias" (5x14 - Breaking Bad) "That's My Dog" (4x05 - Six Feet Under) "Eleven Angry Men and One Dick" (3x07 - 3rd Rock from the Sun) Boomtown Graham Yost 24 (TV Series) "Kim vs. the Cougar: The Oral History of 24’s Most Infamous Scene" - Vulture "My Bad" (1x06 - Scrubs) Awake (TV Series) Kyle Killen "How Lost revolutionized storytelling" - TV Calling "Walkabout" (1x04 - Lost) "The Constant" (4x05 - Lost) Watchmen Slaughterhouse-Five This Is Us Oz (TV Series) Carnivàle "Bowling" (2x20 - Malcom in the Middle) Sliding Doors "Remedial Chaos Theory" (3x04 - Community) "Split" (3x01 - Coupling) "A Rickle in Time" (2x01 - Rick & Morty) Resources "Elephant Bucks" - Sheldon Bull "Cracking the Sitcom Code" - The Atlantic "Television Writing from the Inside Out" - Larry Brody Plot Threads (TV Tropes) Plot Parallel (TV Tropes) Two Lines, No Waiting (TV Tropes) Four Lines, All Waiting (TV Tropes) This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
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NEW: Get the episode cheat sheet on our Patreon! Update: PT51 transcript now available Alex and Nick look at the importance of dialogue in TV writing, and give an overview of what makes it stand out. What can you use dialogue for? What makes good or bad dialogue? How do you introduce character quirks in the dialogue? What are some common pitfalls in dialogue writing? How do you fix bad dialogue? Plus, we respond to a review and talk over-used pitches. The Paper Team trades words... SHOWNOTES Content Odds-and-ends: Review & Pitches (00:48) 1 - Purpose of dialogue (09:06) 2 - Specificities of dialogue: style and character (13:08) 3 - Finding your dialogue (16:38) 4 - What makes bad dialogue and how to fix it (22:41) Takeaways and Resources (34:42) Links Mumblecore Mark Duplass Big Brother Live Feeds The Newsroom Littlefinger's "Chaos is a Ladder" speech from Game of Thrones (Video) "Oh, hi Mark" scene from The Room (Video) Code-switching Draft Zero Podcast Resources "Dialogue Secrets" - William C. Martell This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Evan Schmitt for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick celebrate the fiftieth episode of Paper Team with a special look back at the first year of the podcast, including updates on past episodes, guests, and other news. What are some of our own favorite moments and episodes? What are the most popular Paper Team episodes? What new lessons have we learned since recording them? From assistants and coordinators, to writers and producers, we also catch up with several of our amazing guests: Tennessee Martin, Steven Darancette, Sam Miller, Chris Corbett, Maggie Herman, Jimmy Nguyen and Gary Sundt. The Paper Team pops the champagne... SHOWNOTES Content 1 - Follow-ups to Paper Team episodes and some of our favorites (00:01:21) 2 - Follow-ups from our guests, ft. Tennessee Martin, Steven Darancette, Sam Miller, Chris Corbett, Maggie Herman, Jimmy Nguyen and Gary Sundt (00:15:01) 3 - One year of Paper Team (00:54:21) Special Thanks, Outro and Next Week On (01:13:14) Links "How to Follow Up (Without Seeming Desperate)" (PT07) "Getting Your TV Script Read" (PT29) "TV Writer Representation 101" (PT31) "Australian TV ft. Chris Corbett" (PT18) Australian Survivor "Managing Finances as an Assistant & Staff Writer ft. Kiyong Kim" (PT16) "Web Series and TV Writing ft. Sam Miller (Single by 30/Mom)" (PT27) SeeSo Over-the-top content (OTT) "Diversity in TV and the Writers’ Room ft. Francesca Butler & Kelly Lynne D’Angelo" (PT14) "Assisting TV Comedy Writers ft. Gary Sundt (Superstore/The Goldbergs)" (PT43) "Breaking in & Writing From “Outside the System” ft. Hilliard Guess" (PT47) "Writing Adult Comedy Animation ft. Alison Tafel (BoJack Horseman)" (PT39) "Act Breaks" (PT15) "TV Viewing Habits: Writing for the Binge" (PT42) "Bringing the TV Writers’ Room Process Home" (PT06) "Writing Themes and Values in TV" (PT36) "TV Writer vs. Fandom: Writers’ Rooms and Fan Interaction – Paper Team at WonderCon 2017" (PT38) Tennessee Martin on Twitter Lucifer The Lady Parts Collective The Lady Parts Collective on Facebook Joe Henderson Ildy Modrovich Jennifer Graham Imada Dawn Wells "Writing Children’s Animation ft. Steven Darancette (Lalaloopsy/Tumble Leaf)" (PT41) Steven Darancette on Twitter Sam Miller on Twitter American Airness (Video) Vaudeville Chris Corbett on IMDb "TV Budgeting and Line Producing ft. Maggie Herman (Bosch) – On the Road at SDCC 2016" (PT10) Maggie Herman on Twitter People of Earth Wrecked Search Party The Detour The Last O.G. Miracle Workers Simon Rich Man Seeking Woman The Cops Michael Showalter "Independent Producing ft. Jimmy Nguyen (Showrunners)" (PT32) Jimmy Nguyen on Twitter Gary Sundt on IMDb Death Note (2017 Movie) Adam Wingard Gary Sundt's Kong tattoo Will/Sean Podcast - Episode 255 "Retcon the Episode" with Alex Freedman & Nick Watson "The 2016 Paper Team Holiday Special" (PT25) "Joke-Writing, Stand-Up and Late-Night TV ft. Simon Taylor (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno)" (PT22) "TV Pitching 101: Who, What, and Why" (PT13) "Spec v. Pilot: What You Should Be Writing Next" (PT04) "TV Writing Competitions" (PT33) "TV Spec Script 101" (PT34) "Supplemental Income for Writers" (PT35) "Moving to Los Angeles (and Things We Wish We Knew)" (PT01) "TV Pilot 101" (PT30) Pocket Casts "Goal-Setting as a TV Writer" (PT26) Francesca Butler on Twitter Jason J. Cohn on Twitter Alex Switzky on Twitter Evan Schmitt on Instagram Elena Rodriguez Miranda on Dropr This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode and Joseph Yuan for the music. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick invite Dana Bramble, coordinator in current programming at The CW, to discuss the ins-and-outs of working in the scripted side of a TV network. What happens after a pilot gets picked up? How is current programming different from development? What notes do network executives give? How does staffing season operate for current shows? What arcs are pitched ahead of the season? How are standards and practices involved with scripts? The Paper Team looks at the slate... SHOWNOTES Content Working in current programming, network branding, giving notes, pitching, standards & practices, staffing, diversity initiatives and watching television (01:04) Resources and Next Week On (34:01) Links Dana Bramble on Twitter The CW CW Seed UPN The WB CBS Television Studios Warner Bros. Television Arrowverse Broadcast Standards and Practices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Machinima, Inc. In the Loop Sweet/Vicious JHRTS Resources "On Writing" - Stephen King This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Update: PT48 transcript now available Alex and Nick discuss why scene descriptions in TV scripts are so important, what to focus on in your TV prose, and treading the line between writing a script as a technical document versus a reading experience. What makes good or bad prose? What are some examples of compelling scene descriptions? Should prose be efficient or florid? How do you convey textual information? When should you "direct" in a TV script? Plus, a quick review of Shonda Rhimes' TV writing masterclass. The Paper Team illustrates their thoughts... SHOWNOTES Content Announcements (00:49) Odds-and-ends: Shonda Rhimes' TV writing masterclass (02:23) 1 - What is screenwriting prose and why is it important (07:50) 2 - Why scene descriptions need to be efficient (09:33) 3 - Script: technical document or reading experience? (17:53) 4 - Describing versus telling (22:51) 5 - The screenwriter's voice (27:39) Takeaways and Resources (30:15) Links Shonda Rhimes' TV writing masterclass Six Feet Under Alien script by Walter Hill and David Giler David Foster Wallace Shane Black American Gods (TV Series) Courier Prime "Two for the Road" (2x20 - Lost) "Exposition in TV Writing" (PT24) Sherlock (TV Series) "Sherlock: How To Film Thought" (Video) "A Brief Look at Texting and the Internet in Film" (Video) Fringe chyrons Resources Hemingway Editor Thesaurus.com "The Synonym Finder" - J. I. Rodale This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick invite writer/producer Hilliard Guess for an in-depth discussion about his experience in the industry, working as a writer, and his involvement in the WGA and his Screenwriter’s Rant Room podcast. How do you build a writing career without the traditional assistant or fellowship route? What are key differences in being a producer or writer, and juggling both roles? What are aspects of the WGA people should know more about? How do you overcome adversity and get things done? What are ways of putting yourself out there and opening doors? The Paper Team goes rogue... NOTE: We had a bit of noise on the line, and my upstairs neighbors decided to join in on the fun towards the end of the recording. We tried to fix most of the issue, but be aware there may be some residual audio. SHOWNOTES Content Starting out, becoming a writer, getting writing jobs, being a producer, curating your work environment, being involved in the WGA, dealing with adversity, and the competition (00:01:22) Resources and Next Week On (01:10:22) Links Hilliard Guess on Twitter The Screenwriter's Rant Room on iTunes The Screenwriter's Rant Room on Twitter Hilldog Productions Palo Alto (California) Dangerous Minds John Truby Robert McKee Jack Epps Jr. Karl Iglesias Z Nation 28 Days Later World War Z (Film) Two and a Half Men Jaws Million Dollar Listings Million Dollar Listing New York Fredrik Eklund The Lot Studios go90 WGA's LGBT Writers Committee WGA's Committee of Black Writers Lena Waithe Michelle Amor Dr. Phil (TV Series) Dope Straight Outta Compton (Film) Wonder Woman (Film) A Few Good Men Precious (Film) Mo'Nique 3rd & Fairfax WGAW Podcast Lisa Bolekaja Organization of Black Screenwriters Kramer vs. Kramer Jay Mohr Mark Valley Lynelle White Army Wives "Writing Action and Dialogue (126)" - The Screenwriter's Rant Room Resources Pilar Alessandra's On the Page "Coffee Break Screenwriter" - Pilar Alessandra Jen Grisanti "The Sequence Approach" - Paul Gulino This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Update: PT46 transcript now available Alex and Nick discuss one of the most important parts of television writing: creating compelling characters. Why are characters so vital to television shows? What are some key elements to watch out for when writing characters in a TV script? Why are character introductions so important in screenwriting? How can you create interesting people that fit your TV show? The Paper Team explores their existence... SHOWNOTES Content A special announcement (00:46) 1 - Television is a character's medium (01:41) 2 - Describing characters: introductions, archetypes, and traits (02:42) 3 - Character voices, filler characters, and empathy (17:38) 4 - Characters in the story: goals and arcs (23:43) Takeaways and Resources (28:25) Links House, M.D. Hugh Laurie "The Hero's Journey" - Joseph Campbell "The Writer's Journey" - Christopher Vogler Michael Clayton (Film) Sam Seaborn "Pilot" (1x01 - The West Wing) "Pilot" (1x01-02 - Lost) "Pilot" (1x01 - Community) Legion (TV Series) Anton Chigurh "Assisting TV Comedy Writers ft. Gary Sundt" (PT43) Maslow's hierarchy of needs Resources "The Art Of Dramatic Writing" - Lajos Egri "The Emotion Thesaurus" - Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick invite Billy Domineau, writer of the popular Seinfeld 9/11 spec script and staff writer on Family Guy, to talk about the pros and cons of writing a TV stunt spec. When should you write a stunt script? What is the process of making and distributing one? How can a TV spec get shared around town? How do you use that popularity to get represented and staffed on a TV show? The Paper Team goes viral... SHOWNOTES Content 1 - Brainstorming, writing, distributing and having the stunt spec script go viral (00:54) 2 - Getting representation, being staffed on Family Guy, lessons from the writers' room, and using social media as a TV writer (31:01) Resources and Next Week On (53:23) Links Billy Domineau on Twitter Seinfeld Billy Domineau's Seinfeld 9/11 stunt spec ("The Twin Towers") (PDF) Family Guy Upright Citizens Brigade Nicole Conlan's The People v. O.J. Simpson stunt spec ("The Briefcase Switcheroo") (PDF) The Bechdel test Jerry Seinfeld (character) Elaine Benes Cosmo Kramer George Costonza Julia Louis-Dreyfus "The Conversion" (5x11 - Seinfeld) "The Secret Code" (7x07 - Seinfeld) Rachel Bloom "The 9/11 Seinfeld spec script you absolutely have to read today" - The Comic's Comic "What Happens When Your 9/11 'Seinfeld' Spec Script Blows Up the Internet" - Splitsider "This Seinfeld Episode about 9/11 Is a Model of Comedy Writing and Monumentally Bad Taste" - Slate Jon Lovett James Adomian Chris Kelly Brandon McCarthy "Billy Domineau talks September 11 spec script" - Entertainment Weekly Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Rachel Bloom's "Fuck Me, Ray Bradbury" (Video) 3 Arts Entertainment United Talent Agency Alec Sulkin BET (Black Entertainment Television) "The Wedding Squanchers" (2x10 - Rick & Morty) Bowen Yang on Twitter Resources Writers' Guild Foundation Library This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Evan Schmitt for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Update: PT44 transcript now available Alex and Nick discuss the importance of world-building in television writing and TV pilots. What is the point of world-building in TV shows? What are some good and bad examples of mythology? How can you implement world-building effectively in your own writing? What are some common pitfalls to avoid falling into? The Paper Team sets the scene... SHOWNOTES Content 1 - Defining world-building (00:58) 2 - Tools of world-building (10:03) 3 - Common pitfalls of world-building (20:19) Takeaways and Resources (29:22) Links The Shield Vic Mackey Claudette Wyms C. C. H. Pounder The Practice Battlestar Galactica The Man in the High Castle (TV Series) Firefly American Gods (TV Series) Cosmos: A Personal Voyage Logan Defiance (TV Series) 17th Precinct Battle of Serenity Valley (Firefly) The Handmaid's Tale (TV Series) "Unfinished Business" (3x09 - Battlestar Galactica) Caprica Lostpedia "TV Writer vs. Fandom: Writers’ Rooms and Fan Interaction" (PT38) "The One with the Prom Video" (2x14 - Friends) Resources r/worldbuilding (reddit) Writing in the Margins' Sensitivity Readers This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Jason J. Cohn for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick invite Gary Sundt, writers' assistant on NBC's Superstore and ABC's The Goldbergs, to discuss the ins-and-outs of assisting TV writers in comedy. How do comedy writers' rooms operate? How do those experiences in the room help your own writing? When and how should you navigate asking your boss to read your content? What are the priorities when helping a writer develop a pilot? What is the meaning of storytelling? The Paper Team pulls up a chair... SHOWNOTES Content Being a writer's assistant, assisting a showrunner in developing pilots, working in a writer's room, and the role of comedy in politics (00:01:20) Resources and Next Time On (1:14:32) Links Gary Sundt on IMDb Superstore (TV Series) The Goldbergs (2013 TV series) Playboy's the Antiviral Show Archie Comics Kill Bill Angel (TV Series) Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Marley & Me Clerks II Summertime Killers Rick Wiener Kenny Schwartz American Housewife Charlie Grandy Guys With Kids Super Fun Night Justin Spitzer Dan Harmon Mulaney America Ferrara Ruben Fleischer Colossal Adam F. Goldberg Joseph Campbell Michael Arndt Blake Snyder "Save the Cat" - Blake Snyder Neil Gaiman Twister (Film) Independence Day (Film) Adam Wingard Death Note (2017 Film) "The Hidden Life of Trees" - Peter Wohlleben "Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life" - Winifred Gallagher "Essays in Love" - Alain de Botton "Modern Romance" - Aziz Ansari Resources Michael Arndt's "Setting a Story in Motion" (Video) "What Are You Laughing At?" - Dan O'Shannon This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick discuss how television viewing habits impact the writing and enjoyment of TV shows. How does the way you consume a show influence the audience? How have changes in viewing habits transformed television writing itself? What are some ways to use that paradigm shift in your own writing? The Paper Team binges in one sitting... SHOWNOTES Content 1 - How people consume TV today (00:52) 2 - How viewing habits impact the perception of TV shows (11:37) 3 - How viewing habits affect and influence TV writing (25:44) 4 - A little about the future of TV viewing (42:20) Takeaways and Resources (45:45) Links Over-the-top content (OTT) YouTube TV YouTube Red "Why mythological shows are often idolized" - TV Calling The Hatch Final Five "Damon Lindelof Doesn't Want Critics To Binge Season 3 of The Leftovers" - IndieWire "The Art of the TV Episode" (PT20) "Two Boats and a Helicopter" (1x03 - The Leftovers) "Guest" (1x06 - The Leftovers) "The Bythewoods and The Writers Retreat" - 3rd & Fairfax Flesh and Bone Resources "Netflix Studied Your Binge-Watching Habit" - The New York Times "Series, Movie, Series, Repeat: A New Netflix Binge Routine" - Netflix This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick invite Steven Darancette, writer on Amazon's Tumble Leaf and Nick Jr.'s Lalaloopsy, to discuss writing for TV children's animation. How does a non-primetime animation writers' room work? What are some of the distinctions in TV age-groups? How strict are censorship and regulations for children's content? What are unique challenges in writing for young kids versus young adults? Are there any mandates on an educational or promotional standpoint? The Paper Team channels their inner child... SHOWNOTES Content Getting started writing for TV children's animation, how the writers rooms work, and discussing content (00:55) Resources and Next Time On (40:51) Links Steven Darancette on Twitter Tumble Leaf on Amazon Lalaloopsy (TV series) Warner Bros. Animation Batman: The Animated Series Animaniacs Pinky and the Brain Alan Burnett Ozzy & Drix "A Growing Cell" (2x08 - Ozzy & Drix) Bleak Future KODAK Super 8 The Tick (2001 TV series) Jackie Chan Adventures Krypto the Superdog Guardians of the Galaxy (TV series) Ben 10 Lalaloopsy (Dolls) Bob the Builder IATSE 839 (Animation Guild) Resources "Producing Animation" - Catherine Winder & Zahra Dowlatabadi This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Alex and Nick discuss television procedural shows and how they work, from writing them to reinventing the genre itself. What kind of procedurals are there on TV? How do you juggle between the characters, the overall story, and the case-of-the-week? What are some common tips for writing a procedural? How does the structure evolve between episodic and serialized procedurals? The Paper Team solves the case... SHOWNOTES Content 1 - Defining TV procedurals (00:46) 2 - Writing TV procedurals: structure, case of the week, and reinventing the genre (03:22) Takeaways and Resources (28:29) Links Carol Mendelsohn "How Joss Whedon and the Buffy writers’ room broke episodes" - TV Calling "My Overkill" (2x01 - Scrubs) Colin Hay "The Art of the TV Episode" (PT20) "Subway" (6x07 - Homicide: Life on the Street) Andre Braugher Dancing Baby "Tracking the long career of half-forgotten TV auteur David E. Kelley" - Stephen Bowie/The A.V. Club Ann Donahue Steven Bochco Century City (TV Series) "When every Fox show becomes a procedural, it gets very boring" - Daniel Fienberg/THR Michelle King Robert King "Common Descent" (2x17 - Stargate Universe) "Should You Pay for TV Writing Education?" (PT19) Resources "How The Good Wife broke the rules for legal dramas, and then broke itself" - Noel Murray/The A.V. Club This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Jason J. Cohn for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Update: PT39 transcript now available Alex and Nick welcome Alison Tafel, staff writer on Netflix's BoJack Horseman, to discuss writing on an adult comedy animation TV show. What is the BoJack Horseman writers' room like? How different is writing for animation from live-action? How do writers interact with animators? How much is planned in advance of the season? How are episodes broken in the room? The Paper Team horses around... SHOWNOTES Content Starting out in Hollywood, getting staffed on BoJack Horseman, and the writing process on the Netflix TV show (00:46) Resources and Next Time On (48:53) Links Alison Tafel on Twitter BoJack Horseman on Netflix Kenneth Parcell Raising Hope Bunk'd NBC's Late Night Writers Worshop Raphael Bob-Waksberg Project Greenlight "Fish Out of Water" (3x04 - BoJack Horseman) "Downer Ending" (1x11 - BoJack Horseman) "Stop the Presses" (3x07 - BoJack Horseman) Greg Kinnear Margo Martindale Jessica Biel Charming Cheetah Comedy on YouTube John Myers on Twitter Stoopid Buddy Stoodios David Hill on Twitter Superstore Rachel Bloom Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Sheet Music Resources "Truth in Comedy: The Manual for Improvisation" - Charna Halpern, Del Close, Kim Howard Johnson "Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV" - Joe Toplyn This episode brought to you by Tracking Board's Launch Pad Writing Competitions Use code PAPERTEAM to get $15 OFF when you enter a Launch Pad Competition Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode. If you enjoyed this episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at paperteam.co/itunes! :) You can find Paper Team on Twitter: Alex - @TVCalling Nick - @_njwatson If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Cali and Dave pull some more threads from the rapidly unraveling Trump presidency then talk with That's Debatable Hollywood Correspondent Jeff Sneider of The Tracking Board about the greatest Oscars snafu since Crash won best picture.
Cali and Dave are joined by Jeff Sneider, editor-in-chief of The Tracking Board (http://www.tracking-board.com/) to make Oscar predictions, talk about Hollywood, and watch as Cali inserts his entire foot into his mouth
Episode 158 of the Bitch Talk podcast is ready for you just in time for that commute home. Listen in as we chat with the Off White Podcast creator and Tracking Board writer Dino-Ray Ramos talk about his first visit to the Sundance Film Festival and which films he thinks will be this years breakout hits. Enjoy! #listensharerepeat #bitchpleaseSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 10 years, 700 episodes or Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 & 2023 without your help! -- Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM
Episode 158 of the Bitch Talk podcast is ready for you just in time for that commute home. Listen in as we chat with the Off White Podcast creator and Tracking Board writer Dino-Ray Ramos talk about his first visit to the Sundance Film Festival and which films he thinks will be this years breakout hits. Enjoy! #listensharerepeat #bitchplease
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Play Babz Buzz 030 In this edition Babz talks about: Steve Wells Coverage Wordsmithing Tracking Board Networking Press Releases Marketing Market-Ready Dollar Options Facebook Nova Chris Lockhart Scapple The Biz Discuss this show here. Joining Writer Arena is free and easy. You can use Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn for easy registering and login. If you are having trouble registering please contact me. Check out the current scripts Babz is looking for here. Like Babz on Facebook or Follow Babz on Twitter. Creative Commons license: Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0Music provided by IncompetechBabz Buzz is produced by Michael Cornetto
Play Babz Buzz 029In this edition Babz talks about:Pitching Copyright Rules for writers Sci-Fi Tracking Board Wild Strawberry Films Micro budget features Why Agents? Notes Mission statement Transition and exposition Subtext Usual Suspects Pacific Rim Discuss this show here. Joining Writer Arena is free and easy. You can use Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn for easy registering and login. If you are having trouble registering please contact me. Check out the current scripts Babz is looking for here. Like Babz on Facebook or Follow Babz on Twitter. Creative Commons license: Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0Music provided by IncompetechBabz Buzz is produced by Michael Cornetto