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Rather than looking at movies in terms of "two thumbs up" or "two thumbs down" Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger discusses what you can learn from them as a screenwriter. He looks at good movies, bad movies, movies we love, and movies we hate, exploring how they were built, and how you can apply those lessons to your own writing. More information and full archives at WriteYourScreenplay.com 831588
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A year-round conference in the arts.Symposium features seminars and panels on screenwriting, filmmaking, publishing, and beyond, plus Town Hall discussions that expose the hard truths of The Arts. RealTalk™ and honest advice. Rip off the veneer and join the conversation ...
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Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss

Noah Evslin and Dan Rutstein

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Behind the glitz and glamor, Hollywood can be brutal. For every success, there are many more rejections and failures. Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss explores that world and each week a new guest will talk about dealing with rejection, failure and adversity in the entertainment industry. Writer Noah Evslin and podcaster Dan Rutstein ask the questions.
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Story Nerd

Melanie Hill, Valerie Francis

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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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The Selling Your Screenplay Podcast helps serious screenwriters sell their screenplays. We offer practical advice about how to market your script and get it into the hands of agents, managers, producers, and directors who can get your screenplay produced.
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Get Ready to Script Your Success™The Script Your Success™ Podcast is a bi-weekly dose of film school that gives you indie-filmmaking tips, success principles and insight you can’t Google. Learn from producers, directors and other professionals who share their experiences with every aspect of filmmaking from screenplay development and production to festivals, representation, and distribution. And because it takes more than a screenplay to script your success, we help you navigate tools, notes ...
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Zena Dell Lowe is a seasoned and engaging teacher with a passion for writers and storytellers. Her focused, concise, and practical episodes (all roughly 20 minutes) not only explore the nuts and bolts of the craft, but also dive deep into the inner life of the artist and the "why" behind creativity. If you believe that story matters, you'll want to give this podcast a listen.
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New episodes every Friday! On Page One - The Writer's Podcast, we talk to writers of all descriptions (authors, screenwriters, comic writers and more) about their writing process and how they craft their next great works. We also explore their career, including how their first big break happened, and discuss the ups and downs along the way. We learn something new every episode, and we hope you do as well. Page One is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. ...
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Want to write a book? How to be an Author is your secret weapon. Let professional writing coach Karena Akhavein inspire and motivate you as she teaches you the principles of good storytelling, using examples from her writing coaching practice and from the careers of bestselling authors. If you've been dreaming of finally writing, finishing, or publishing that book or screenplay for a long time now, you'll be inspired to write better, beat writer's block, and finally become an author with wee ...
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Let's autopsy the screenplays of your favorite films and TV shows. We'll talk the craft you can learn from their concrete examples, as well as the underlying theories and philosophies behind their storytelling structures. Hosted by Carl Albert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Street Writers

Mark Bellusci | Dan Chichester

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Still waiting for inspiration? Maybe it’s time you actually started writing— powerfully, productively and with plenty of punch. Here's a 10-minute jab at writing as a craft that calls for tenacity, consistency and the courage to face an empty page. Mark Bellusci and Dan Chichester are pros at bare-knuckle writing for stage, film, editorial, marketing and comics. They share hard-earned tricks to help you roll up your sleeves, beat down the demons, and move that project forward — be it a novel ...
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Filmcourage

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Est. in 2009 - Sharing stories, experiences, and wisdom from the world of #film and #television. New videos daily on the Film Courage Youtube channel at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. https://linktr.ee/filmcourage #filmmaking #indiefilm #filmmakers #screenwriters #writers #authors #writing #acting #creatives #movies SUPPORT FILM COURAGE: Please subscribe to our Youtube channel. You can show additional support via our Youtube sponsor tab by going here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8o1mdWAfefJk ...
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Welcome to The Successful Screenwriter Podcast your go-to source for in-depth discussions, expert insights, and captivating interviews in the world of screenwriting. Hosted by seasoned screenwriter Geoffrey D. Calhoun, this podcast is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced screenwriters, offering a wealth of insights and guidance. About the Podcast: Dive deep into the art and craft of screenwriting with our engaging episodes that cover a spectrum of topics – from mastering the s ...
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Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell discuss independent filmmaking, everything from writing, producing and directing to working as crew. But this is not just a podcast about "making it," it's also about struggling with rejection, self-doubt and everything else that comes with pursuing a career in film. Follow along as we forge our own way through the industry and talk to guests who are also making it happen. Episodes 238-299 are available at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast
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The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V. Hart (writer Dracula, Hook), John August (Big Fish, A ...
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Movie's I'd Like to Fix

Movied I'd Like to Fix

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Welcome to MILF: Movies I’d Like to Fix. Join your hosts Kate Dellis and Tomp as they sift through all of moviedom, subgenre by subgenre, in search of the most exemplary of cinematic examples; by learning from their mistakes and capitalizing on their strengths, Kate and Tomp will write and perform the perfect screenplay.
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Knick Knack News

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Want to know who won the airplane interior design awards last week? Curious about how tardigrades can survive in space? Want to know what bears have been up to lately? We have all the details! We are Alex and Anthony - two engineers who back in 2018 realized something was missing. Headline news was hitting us over the head with political stories over and over again, and while we wanted to stay informed, we felt the news was overwhelming. We couldn’t find a news podcast that fit what we were ...
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Cinema's Spine is all about candid discussions with those who bring to life: the colour, aura, landscapes and the emotions that a film strives to convey through the medium. This podcast aims to give you an insight of the hard work that allow the scripts to come alive on screen. - Anushka
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Harry Fisher is a native of Leith (the port for Edinburgh) so that’s where his crime thrillers are set. Prior to his debut, Harry had never written a word of fiction, so he just launched in – cold turkey for authors. Now he has three books published, with his fourth, "48 Hours and Then She Dies" out now. ​We had a good chat with Harry, hearing how …
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 264 from May 2020 with director Justin Kurzel who talks about his feature the True History of the Kelly Gang and how he parlayed a successful indie feature into directing studio features. Alrik thought this was a good match for Stephen Chbosky because they are both write…
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Many Christian narratives shy away from the complexities of real life, resulting in stories that feel disingenuous or trivial. This avoidance not only limits the impact of these stories but also leaves important human experiences unexplored. In this episode, we’ll focus on two essential rules for tackling hard topics in Christian writing. Join us a…
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Watch the full interview here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XHJJm37LCYRobert Rippberger is a filmmaker with a broad array of creative and executive experience. He most recently directed and produced the film "Those Who Walk Away" starring BooBoo Stewart (Descendants, X-Men) and prior to that directed and produced the Harlem drama, "Strive," with…
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter Guests: Alexandra Essoe, Writer and Director of The Carnal Soul Alexis Iacono, Producer of The Carnal Soul Summary: In this lively episode, Geoffrey sits down with Alexandra Essoe and Alexis Iacono, the creative minds behind the short film The Carnal Soul, which is making waves o…
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Most stories are about change. However, there is also a place for stories when the protagonist doesn’t change. The outcomes can still be positive - just watch James Bond and Erin Brockovich! There are also stories where the protagonist doesn’t change, and the outcome is ambiguous. This movie combines an ethical dilemma with a constant character to …
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Get comfortable ... it's therapy time! With screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup and writer-turned-therapist Phil Stark (Dude, Where's My Car?), we'll not only discuss the state of the industry but also the mindset needed to stay in the game. Perhaps, the biggest question for survival is, “Are you a screenwriter or a storyteller?” We'll discuss th…
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On today's episode, we welcome Sean Buckley, founder and CEO of Buck Productions. From humble beginnings to becoming a force in content creation, Sean’s journey is a testament to persistence, passion, and adaptability. Through his story, he paints a vivid picture of the challenges of building a media production company from scratch, especially in a…
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This week on our very special 500th episode we welcome writer and director Stephen Chbosky on the show to talk about starting his career by directing an indie feature that got into Sundance and getting management based on response to the feature and how he parlayed that to writing and directing studio features. After that we play another round of T…
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John Connolly is a bestselling author of mystery and supernatural fiction. With over 30 published works, including the popular Charlie Parker series, his books have captivated readers around the world. He has won the Edgar, Anthony, Shamus, and Macavity awards in the US, a CWA Dagger in the UK, and an Irish Book Award, as well as numerous internati…
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 322 from June 2021 with director Michelle Boyaner who talks about her life as a documentary filmmaker, how she gets her films made and how she has made it her full time job. I felt like this was a good match for Penny because they are both full time documentary filmmaker…
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What if the stories we tell about faith could be as complex and gritty as real life? It’s time to break free from the confines of family-friendly narratives. Many Christian writers feel pressured to produce only wholesome, safe content, fearing backlash or judgment. This limits the depth and authenticity of their storytelling. Join the conversation…
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What an episode! We talk to TV legend Frank Cardea about his decades in the business. He tells us about his move from accountancy to producing, the extraordinary longevity of his writing partnership and working on more than 400 episodes of NCIS. We hear some great examples of failure, some great examples of success and also some great examples of l…
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Watch the video version of this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYt2gxg7QQIBUY THE BOOK - WRITTEN IN THE ASHES - https://amzn.to/3vghJeVKaia Alexander is the CEO/founder of the Entertainment Business School, and host of the Hollywood Wolfpack podcast. She was a development executive on many feature films including JUST FRIENDS (with Ry…
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter Guest: Simon Barrett, Screenwriter of Azrael, Godzilla X Kong, and You're Next Summary: In this episode, Geoffrey sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett, whose latest film Azrael is making waves in the horror genre. Simon shares his journey from small-town Missouri t…
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As Melanie and I prepared for this episode one question kept coming up ... Who is the protagonist? Melanie argues that the entire family is the protagonist, but I think that Olive (who is the Little Miss Sunshine contestant) is the protagonist. It's an interesting question and our discussion about it is even more interesting. If you're writing a mu…
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Today on the show we have author, filmmaker and screenwriter Mick Hurbis-Cherrier.Mick is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter. His works have been broadcast and shown around the country and have garnered prizes at many festivals including the Black Maria Film & Video Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Athens Film & Video Festival and the Cin(…
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This week we welcome director Penny Lane on the show to talk about directing her latest feature, Confession of a Good Samaritan, why she decided to make a film starring herself and how she has so successfully navigated the festival circuit with her previous films. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Pa…
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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube channel! Kate Mosse is the award-winning author of novels, short story collections, essays, non-fiction, and a much-loved playwright. Her books include the multimillion-selling Languedoc trilogy which begins with the unmissable Labyrinth, and the bestselling more recent series, The Joubert…
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 20 from October 20 with writer/director Andrew Schrader who talks about sustainable filmmaking ideas and talks to Alrik and old co-host Timothy about the making of his two feature films. Alrik thought this was a great episode to play with Andrew’s latest episode because …
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World building isn’t just background noise—it's essential to storytelling. Let’s see how two masters, Pierce Brown and Jim Butcher, weave it into every scene. Today, we break down how Red Rising and The Dresden Files build immersive, unforgettable universes. Seven Deadly Plot Points FREE TRAINING VIDEO! The Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on Y…
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Watch the video version of this podcast here on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghRoyKX3BtQSIGN UP FOR THE FILM COURAGE NEWSLETTERhttps://filmcourage.substack.comAndy Guerdat has been a working writer/producer in film and television for the past 45 years, with hundreds of credits in movies, half-hour comedies, hour-long dramas, theater, and…
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This season, I am focused on stories with negative or neutral character arcs. Sometimes, finding out what a character doesn’t want is the first step to discovery. On the surface, Cathy Whitaker has a perfect life. However, it’s a shallow life. Cathy’s choices are symbolically represented by her husband, Frank, and her gardener, Raymond. The two mal…
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Tom Benedek is a screenwriter known for his work in the film industry. He was born on March 16, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Benedek has written several screenplays for movies across various genres. One of his notable works includes co-writing the screenplay for the 1984 science fiction film "Cocoon," directed by Ron Howard. "Cocoon" was …
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This week we welcome writer, director and novelist Andrew Schrader on the show to talk about his latest book Unnamable which is currently available for pre-order on Kindle and Amazon. Andrew also talks about the difference between screenwriting and writing a book and a little bit about his latest short film After that we play another round of THE G…
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Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube here:https://youtu.be/AGXF9gco6fg?si=VQKjAU7kC8HNivCPMichael J. Epstein is a filmmaker, writer, musician, and scientist. With his production company, Launch Over, he has made theme-driven genre shorts and features that have played more than 75 film festivals and have been distributed worldwide. Pri…
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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube channel David Goodman is a novelist and short fiction writer of thrillers and science fiction. His debut novel, A Reluctant Spy, is out now from Headline Books in hardback, eBook and audiobook. We've known Dave for a while outside the podcast, and so it was brilliant having a chance to sit…
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We talk to Michael Rauch. He starts with an extraordinary film school firing, then a late-night 'show being un-picked up' call and how he recovered from those early career setbacks. He tells us about his casting frustrations, managing multiple projects, and what he learned from great showrunners. An excellent episode full of brilliant anecdotes.…
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 260 from April 2020 with director Neasa Hardiman who talks about making her first feature Sea Fever, which she coordinated across 4 countries and many different grants to do so, and what it was like to work in other environments. We thought Neasa was a good match for Nor…
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If you think world-building only matters in sci-fi or fantasy, think again. Whether your story is set in space or suburbia, today we’re breaking down the five world-building rules that can take your writing to the next level. Seven Deadly Plot Points FREE TRAINING VIDEO! The Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube. You can watch your favori…
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter Guest: Cynthia Mersten, Screenwriter and Script Summit Winner In this episode, Geoffrey Calhoun sits down with Cynthia Mersten, 2022 Script Summit winner with her feature screenplay Bad Vibes. Cynthia shares the inspiration behind her unique horror-comedy script, which she descri…
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Wowzers! I, TONYA is absolutely chock-full of exposition. It's a documentary-style film so at first blush it doesn't seem to offer up many story lessons for novelists. However, DAISY JONES & THE SIX is a documentary-style novel so this is an episode you might want to pay attention to — not just for their handling of exposition, but also for their p…
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Watch the video version of this podcast here on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsu1thdI2QoSIGN UP FOR THE FILM COURAGE NEWSLETTERhttps://filmcourage.substack.comSPONSOR AN UPCOMING FILM COURAGE VIDEOhttps://ko-fi.com/filmcourageIn this original Film Courage compilation, 22 writers share insights into their writing process.MORE VIDEOS LIKE …
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Today on the show we have Jim Mercurio. Jim is a filmmaker, writer, and author whose screenwriting instruction has inspired tens of thousands of writers around the world. Creative Screenwriting ranked him as one of the country’s top story analysts: “The best example of how an analyst can give concrete help without veering off the track of your stor…
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This week we welcome writer and director Nora Fingscheidt on the show to talk about directing her latest feature The Outrun starring Saoirse Ronan and how she went from directing her first feature System Crasher which led her to a career in Hollywood, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on App…
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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube channel! Lee Child is the author of more than two dozen New York Times bestselling Jack Reacher thrillers, with most having reached the #1 position, and the #1 bestselling complete Jack Reacher story collection, No Middle Name. Foreign rights in the Reacher series have sold in one hundred …
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We talk to the fascinating Mark Goffman. He tells us about swapping real Government speech writing at the State Department for writing on the West Wing, some extraordinary career luck and ventriloqism documentaries. Mark talks about the importance of giving people a voice in a room, the importance of working with good people repeatedly and the impo…
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 238 from November 2019 with filmmaker Dominic Mercurio who talks about making his first short film after 8 years. While Dominic and Darieus have very different stories they both talk about going back to filmmaking after taking a break, so I felt they were a good match. A…
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Here's a short, sweet, and MEATY episode for screenwriters and novelists alike! Get tips on how to get those all-important character thoughts and feelings out of their heads and onto your pages. Add intrigue and excitement to your narrative, drawing your audience into your story and bonding them with your characters for life! Subscribe now to The S…
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Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIxQ73IgamQLaverne McKinnon is a Career Coach and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist who is deeply passionate about helping people achieve their personal and professional goals. Her clients call her a Moonshot Mentor because she believes that everyone has the a…
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The Rolling Stone’s song ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want,’ is my earworm this season. This week, I started to pick apart how wants, needs and arcs are connected. Dorian Gray is a classic cautionary tale about selling your soul. Dorian arrives in London as a beautiful but naive young man and dies with a rotten and decrepit soul - he is unredeema…
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Today on the show we have Emmanuel Oberg. Emmanuel is a screenwriter, author and script consultant with more than twenty years of experience in the Film and TV industry. After selling his first project to Warner Bros as a co-writer, he went on to be commissioned by StudioCanal and Gold Circle before writing solo for Working Title / Universal and Fi…
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In this episode of the podcast Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Shari Hamrick Grewal. Our guest Shari Hamrick Grewal is the Director/Producer of several projects including the movie Winters’ Garden and the series Cypher. Topics include how she went from working on film crews to Producing and Directing. Shari also talks about producing projects throug…
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This week we welcome director Darieus Legg on the show to talk about directing his short film Stoker Machine and deciding to leave hollywood and focus on making films 100% independently. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts! https:…
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We are about to enter Q4 of 2024. It's possible that despite your best efforts this year hasn't yet delivered the big wins you had hoped for. Don't lose faith. Your results will be determined by what you choose to do NOW. Buckle in for this highly motivational and practical session ih which I outline what you need to focus on right now to make sure…
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Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhVXWGVNguQBUY THE BOOK - THE 90 DAY SCREENPLAY: From Concept To Polishhttps://amzn.to/2LBhmUOBUY THE BOOK - THE 90 DAY NOVEL: Unlock The Story Withinhttps://amzn.to/2Vj8Y10BUY THE BOOK - THE 90 DAY MEMOIR: Tell the Story of Your Lifehttps://amzn.to/3U4EjBvAlan …
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Watch the full video on our YouTube channel! As we get ready to launch Episode 200, we wanted to do a short thank you video for sticking with us over the past five years - and to let you know of our exciting plans to come! Please check out our newly launched Patreon (you can join for free to get access to our Discord, plus great benefits for higher…
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