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ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.
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829. Learning on the Job
Jennifer Cram’s experience in casting helped her say “yes” to directing her first feature. Jen talks about the years-long journey of her soon-to-be-released feature film, Sick Girl, why it’s fun to write about unlikeable characters and how she’s learned to be an advocate for her own work.
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May 26, 2023
828. Getting Them To 100
Advice from Brian Keith Etheridge (Mythic Quest, The Neighborhood, The Ranch, Mike and Molly), will help you with pitching and characters, and may just make you a better poker player as well!
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May 19, 2023
827. “Not All Teenagers Say Slay"
For Mother’s Day, Pilar’s 18-year-old daughter Rita Dodson shares her thoughts and wisdom about on-screen content that portrays teenagers in accurate and interesting ways.
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May 12, 2023
826. Unsticking the Duck
Career coach Carole Kirchner returns to the podcast to talk about ways to brave career obstacles and overcome writers block.
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May 5, 2023
825. Writers Strike 2023
WGA writers are striking to get the pay and benefits they deserve. But how does this effect non WGA writers as well? Career coach Lee Jessup explains it all.
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Apr 28, 2023
824. Chat GPT and the Future of Screenwriting
A little scared about AI’s role in the writing world? So are we. Writer and communications data analyst Michael Grebb helps us understand what’s happening now and what might be ahead.
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Apr 21, 2023
823. The Journey of Paint
Brit McAdams talks about the fact that it took twelve years to make his comedy Paint, starring Owen Wilson, only to discover that now is the perfect time.
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Apr 14, 2023
822. The Marvelous Mona Mira
What does a late night talk show, a game show, a limited series about The Godfather and a college soap have in common? The writer Mona Mira! Listen to how she wrote and learned on The Weakest Link, The Offer and the Hulu series Tell Me Lies.
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Apr 7, 2023
821. A Truly Irish Movie
Co-writer/directors Peter Murphy and Rachael Moriarty talk about making movies in Ireland, their creative process and the open door that allowed them to write their award winning movie, Róise and Frank, about a grieving woman and the dog who may or may not be her husband.
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Mar 31, 2023
820. "They’re Looking for You”
When Broadway went dark and Tommar Wilson found himself without a job, he turned to writing. Now he’s an NBC Fellow and has just been staffed on an upcoming TV show for Universal Content Productions that will air on Netflix.
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Mar 24, 2023
819. Writing What He Knows. Doing What He Loves.
After years in the music business and as a counselor in corrections, Jevon Graves found himself writing on the We TV show, Kold x Windy. Now he’s truly doing what he loves.
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Mar 17, 2023
818. Scene Direction Contest 2023
Actor/writer Kristen Lee Kelly (original cast of Rent) stage-reads scene direction submissions from listeners as they showcase their writing skills! Who will win?
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Mar 10, 2023
817. Theater vs. Film: A Director’s POV
Acclaimed theater director Marya Mazor shares her thoughts on the differences between directing for theater and for the screen and how she follows the clues within the script to help achieve her vision.
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Mar 5, 2023
816. Announcement: 2023 Scene Direction Contest
Did you write a prize-worthy piece of scene direction? Enter it in the On the Page Scene Direction Contest! Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
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Mar 3, 2023
815. Scene Writing
Emphasizing “the art of reader engagement," writers Chris Perry and Eric Henry Sanders’s new book Scenewriting helps writers come up with new ways to plan, draft and perfect their scenes.
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Feb 24, 2023
814. Oscar Talk 2023
Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
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Feb 17, 2023
813. Writing in Perfect Harmony
Writer Alicia Lomas-Gross shares about her experiences and writing process on her first produced feature, Perfect Harmony for Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.
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Feb 10, 2023
812. B-sides, Kudos and Flipping the Dolphin
Writer Matt Pacult of Documentary Now talks about the creative ways he goes about finding story, pitching ideas and giving notes.
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Feb 3, 2023
811. Having Lunch with Spike Lee
Hear how Victor Gabriel captured “the resilience of innocence” in his first short film that went to Sundance and his feature film which attracted none other than director Spike Lee.
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Jan 27, 2023
810. Copyright Q&A
Copyright advocate David Newhoff returns to answer all your questions about protecting your work, obtaining rights to IP, hiring a lawyer and much, much more.
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Jan 20, 2023
809. First Read Radio
Writer Gary Jones talks about what he’s learned about writing and editing as he turns written short films into spoken radio plays.
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Jan 13, 2023
808. The Prescription for Success
Mika Frank talks about how her love of writing, combined with her training in pharmacy and research led her to her current job as story editor on Fox’s hit show, The Resident.
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Jan 6, 2023
807. Dude, Where's My Car-tharsis?
From comedy writer to therapist, Phil Stark, writer on South Park, That 70’s Show and the screenwriter of the movie Dude, Where's My Car? talks about his unique, personal journey.
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Dec 30, 2022
806. 2022 Writing Trends in Review
Career coach Lee Jessup returns to discuss the writing trends popular in 2022 and shares what’s ahead for the new year.
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Dec 23, 2022
805. Logline Competition 2022: Part 2
Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn’t make the top fifteen lists for the 2022 Logline Contest.
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Dec 23, 2022
804. Logline Competition 2022
Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners. It all comes down to a well-written sentence and a creative idea. Who will win?
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Dec 16, 2022
803. Writing For Christmas
When his day job was threatened, writer Jeff Bonnett decided that he wasn’t going to write a resume; he was going to write a screenplay. The end result is “Falling for Christmas,” a Netflix movie starring Lindsay Lohan.
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Dec 9, 2022
802. Loss and Grief on Screen
Linda Klein, co-editor of the new book Loss and Grief, discusses the visual, sensory and emotional realities of the dying and grieving experience and how writers can use this knowledge to create more truthful depictions on screen.
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Dec 6, 2022
801. Announcement: 2022 Logline Contest
Ready to submit for the annual On the Page logline competition? Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
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Dec 2, 2022
800. The Anatomy of Genres
Screenwriting teacher and author John Truby reveals how to master and transcend genre by understanding their unique story systems and philosophies.
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Nov 25, 2022
799. Meg LeFauve
The writer of the Oscar winning film Inside Out talks about her new movie My Father’s Dragon and how she builds story from theme and emotion.
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Nov 18, 2022
798. The Year of Getting It
We check back in with writer Kris Crenwelge after her “year of going for it” earned her three writers’ fellowships, staffing on an animated show and a new job on the series True Lies on CBS.
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Nov 11, 2022
797. Lunchtime Punchlines
Brandon Childs was only a PA when he started adding jokes to the lunch order e-mail. Before long he was brought into the writers room on Black Monday, Kenan and, most recently, Netflix’s new comedy Blockbuster.
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Nov 4, 2022
796. Seeing Through the Lens
Cinematographer Sarah Whelden talks about how she holds the vision of the director, looking through the lens to help capture theme, tone and story.
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Oct 28, 2022
795. The Commonwealth of Writers
As British writer Sam Benjamin discusses the release of his new film The Payday he’s joined by Elizabeth McKenzie from Australia and Dawn Ius from Canada to discuss the challenges of writing in their home country, the lure of Los Angeles and the love of their genres.
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Oct 21, 2022
794. Story Maverick
Andy Raymer shares writing and industry information gleaned from his experience as a writer, creative exec, independent producer and script consultant.
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Oct 14, 2022
793. Cocktails and Covid
Actor/writer Cynthia Gravinese decided to stop feeling powerless and write a web series about the people and place she loved. When Covid hit her hard and she lost the ability to speak, she did the same thing all over again.
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Oct 7, 2022
792. Playlist to Page
Pilar and her husband Pat brainstorm film and TV show premises inspired by song titles in Pat’s playlist. A fun way to find your next script idea!
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Sep 30, 2022
791. Putting Themself on the Page
Vanessa Benton wrote their “F-it” script and broke through. Now they're a writer for Netflix projects Sandman and Fate: The Winx Saga, writing the dark fiction that they love.
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Sep 23, 2022
790. Making History
Writer and historian Gina DeAngelis talks about the balance of historical accuracy and entertainment in her scripted work and on screen in general.
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Sep 16, 2022
789. Saving Planty
Josh Staman, Executive Producer of Weird Waters (Peacock), talks about the unique structure of short-form animation, pushing through “analysis paralysis,” and learning to be more “hare-brained” in his writing.
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Sep 9, 2022
788. Pick's Picks
Pilar sits down with her 16 year old nephew, Eric Pick, to find out about the classic films he’s watching as he embarks upon his journey to become a director and screenwriter. A worthy film list for any writer!
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Sep 2, 2022
787. The Ebo Sisters
Filmmaking duo Adamma & Adanne Ebo talk about the work and thought that went into writing, directing and producing their feature film Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul starring Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown.
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Aug 26, 2022
786. The Many Hats of Keena Ferguson
From writer to producer to director to actor to parent, Keena Ferguson is always thinking creatively about ways to get her message and stories onto the screen and out to the world.
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Aug 19, 2022
785. A Couple of Q’s and a Bunch of A’s
An informal Q&A with two students from Pilar’s class, Laura Weekes and Dale Hildebrand, resulted in an in-depth discussion about the pros and cons of independent filmmaking.
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Aug 12, 2022
784. Una Meta Movie
Writer/director Jennifer Sharp decided to buck the system, travel to Mexico and make her movie ... which ended up being a story about a writer trying to make her movie while battling the system.
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Aug 5, 2022
783. The Other Kid in the Hall
Writer Paul Bellini, “the guy in the towel,” talks about what he’s learned from writing with Scott Thompson and the Kids in the Hall for over thirty years.
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Jul 29, 2022
782. I Love My Dad
What do you do when your dad catfishes you? Write a movie about it, of course! James Morosini talks about drawing from the truth and creating empathy for his characters as he wrote, directed and starred in his feature film, I Love My Dad, starring Patton Oswalt.
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Jul 22, 2022
781. Andy Siara
From his critically acclaimed screenplay Palm Springs to his upcoming series The Resort, writer Andy Siara likes to explore the “disappointment of time.”
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Jul 15, 2022
780. Psychology for Screenwriters
William Indick, author of “Psychology for Screenwriters,” discusses why screenwriters must understand human behavior to make their stories come alive.
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Jul 8, 2022
779. Inclusive Screenwriting
Author Jess King talks about their new game-changing screenwriting book, Inclusive Screenwriting for Film and Television, which examines and challenges conventional notions of characterization, world building and three act structure.
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Jul 1, 2022
778. The Summer of Christmas
Keith Giglio and Juliet Aires Giglio share the knowledge of screenwriting and Christmas movies that inspired their new book, “The Summer of Christmas."
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Jun 24, 2022
777. The Storytelling of D&D
Pilar’s oldest child Ezra Dodson walks us through the structure and character rules of Dungeons and Dragons, emphasizing the ways in which it can work as a writing and brainstorming tool for non-D&D storytelling.
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Jun 17, 2022
776. Good Luck and Hard Work
After years of assisting and learning on the job, Naomi Brodkin is a working writer with an episode of Little America coming out soon. She discusses what she’s learned from being on set and in the writers’ room and how her hard work led to the good luck of being involved in the Academy Award winning movie Coda.
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Jun 10, 2022
775. Writing with Pride
Writer Jared Pascoe shares the personal experiences and desire for story that led to his co-founding the Pre-Rainbow Pages aimed at bringing visibility to non-writers guild LGBTQIA+ writers.
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Jun 3, 2022
774. Phil Rosenthal
Phil Rosenthal, the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, Somebody Feed Phil and the new podcast Naked Lunch, talks about the ways that specificity contributes to great storytelling.
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May 27, 2022
773. Gigi!
Writer Gigi Rios New discusses writing for The Garcias on HBO Max and for the need for Latin-driven content in TV and film.
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May 20, 2022
772. The Trajectory of Chris Derrick
Writer / director Chris Derrick discusses writing for Star Trek: Picard and how it’s taught him to write to the emotional arc first and bring the cool stuff in later.
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May 13, 2022
771. Impact 50
What takes eight years, sixty-seven writers, thirty-six directors and one actual apocalypse? Hear how filmmaker Chris Jones produced the crowd-created feature film, The Impact, connecting 50 short films into one narrative.
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May 6, 2022
770. Storytelling
Actor, writer Beverly Mickins, creator of Los Angeles’s longest running storytelling venue Story Salon, talks about the elements that make up a well told, personal story.
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Apr 29, 2022
769. Supporting Ukrainian Filmmakers
Screenwriter Agnieszka Kruk talks about the ways that her creative community in Poland is helping filmmakers in Ukraine affected by the war, and suggests ways that writers worldwide can support their cause.
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Apr 22, 2022
768. Yakira Chambers and the Golden Nugget
After earning a spot in the prestigious CBS Mentoring Program, Writer Yakira Chambers learned how to create a “personal A story” that contributed to her getting a job as a writer on NCIS Hawaii. She discusses her successful first year, writing three episodes and getting the opportunity to work with LeVar Burton.
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Apr 15, 2022
767. Sibling Success
On "Sibling Day” Pilar sits down with her brother Chris Pittas to discuss his decision to pursue screenwriting, his success in competitions, recent representation with Citizen Skull Management … and what he’s learned along the way.
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Apr 8, 2022
766. The Showrunner of Comic Books
Veteran comic book editor Shelly Bond discusses the similarities and differences between comic book writing and screenwriting.
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Apr 1, 2022
765. A Director’s Journey
Television director and feature writer Pete Chatmon dives into his extensive experience and unique perspective on storytelling and directing, while giving a sneak peak of his new book,"Transitions: A Director's Journey and Motivational Handbook."
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Mar 25, 2022
764. A Marriage of Art and Commerce
Manager Matt Dy talks about the way he discovers and develops material for the management/production company Lit Entertainment.
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Mar 18, 2022
763. Oscar Talk 2022
Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
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Mar 11, 2022
762. Actor to Writer
York Walker, staff writer on FBI, talks about his personal path from actor to playwright to television writer.
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Mar 4, 2022
761. Thinking Like an Anthropologist
How can writers truly observe their world and society and write honestly about them? Dr. Teruko Vida Mitsuhara, a linguistic anthropologist and script writer, is here to tell you.
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Feb 25, 2022
760. The Making of The Unmaking of a College
Joshua Berman found himself in the middle of a movement, reached for a camera and never stopped filming. Director Amy Goldstein took it from there, crafting the story that became The Unmaking of a College, a documentary about the 2019 student-led, 75-day sit-in at Hampshire College – the longest in American college history
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Feb 18, 2022
759. Making Minamata
A passion for the true story and years of “crawling through broken glass” helped writer David Kessler get his movie Minamata produced, starring Johnny Depp and directed by Andrew Levitas.
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Feb 11, 2022
758. Thinking High Concept
For 30 years Charlie Vignola has had a hand in developing some of the world’s most successful movie franchises for Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Here he shares what he learned about acquiring, developing and “creative problem solving,” for the Pirates of the Caribbean saga, the National Treasure films, the Bad Boys series and others.
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Feb 4, 2022
757. The Benefits of Age
Barbara Ward Thall's script Geriosity sparks a discussion about how our views on aging create bias in the hiring process and prevent accurate depictions on screen.
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Jan 28, 2022
756. The Super Power of Sydney Baloue
Sydney Baloue (CW’s Tom Swift) talks about how his experiences in the world of queer culture and ballroom contribute to his super power as a storyteller and television writer.
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Jan 21, 2022
755. Manager Talk
Allard Cantor, co-founder of the literary management company Epicenter, shares about finding talent, developing material and getting his clients work in the film and TV industry.
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Jan 14, 2022
754. The ABTs of Storytelling
Doug Passon and Randy Olson talk about the “And, But, Therefore” template they use to help lawyers, scientists and screenwriters tell effective stories.
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Jan 7, 2022
753. Writing Tips
From love interests to courtroom scenes, Pilar offers writing tips to kickstart the writing year. Writer Sam Benjamin joins her to discuss!
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Dec 31, 2021
752. 2021 Writing Trends in Review
Career coach Lee Jessup returns to discuss the writing trends popular in 2021 and shares what’s ahead for the new year.
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Dec 24, 2021
751. A Very Scotty Christmas Eve
Writer Scotty Mullen returns to to talk about his newest movie, A Christmas Village Romance, his love of all things Christmas and why the entertainment industry is a "buffet of bonkerness.”
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Dec 17, 2021
750. Logline Contest 2021
Pilar gives a logline lesson built off of listener submissions, then Pilar and Aadip pick their favorites!
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Dec 10, 2021
749. Sustainable Filmmaking
Development executive Zsófia Szemerédy talks about the the importance of sustainable practices in filmmaking and discusses ways to implement them on set and on the page.
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Dec 3, 2021
748. Writing Wolf
Writer-director Nathalie Biancheri discusses the preparation, script-work and directorial vision that went into creating her new psychological drama, Wolf.
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Nov 28, 2021
747. Announcement: 2021 Logline Competition
'Tis the season for the annual On the Page logline competition! Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
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Nov 26, 2021
746. Film Pioneers
Emerson film student Kat Poole’s passion is to rediscover and celebrate female film pioneers. Here, she educates us about three of them: filmmaker Alice-Guy Blache screenwriter Jeanie MacPherson and editor Margaret Booth.
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Nov 19, 2021
745. Inside Hollywood and Washington
George Stevens Jr. the founder of the American Film Institute, talks about the passion for film that inspired him to preserve and archive great movies, establish the Kennedy Center Honors and serve as a voice for the arts in Washington DC. as Co-chair of the Presidential Committee on the Arts & Humanities.
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Nov 12, 2021
744. One Take Wonder
Director Philip Barantini shot his independent feature film Boiling Point in one take and lived to tell the tale. Hear how he kept the camera moving while also telling a rich story of an intense night in a restaurant.
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Nov 5, 2021
743. Never Judge a Character
Writer Celia Finkelstein talks about the projects she has in development, her pitch style on Zoom and how her acting experience has taught her not to judge a character.
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Oct 29, 2021
742. A Tornado of Talent
Canadian writer Lindsay Gossling reveals the work and effort that went into writing and directing her disaster movieThirteen Minutes. She also talks about the challenges of making her film Un Traductor which went on to become Cuba’s submission for the Academy Awards.
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Oct 22, 2021
741. Creating Friday the 13th
Sean S. Cunningham, director and producer of the original Friday the 13th movie, talks about the film's humble beginnings, Jason’s evolvement as an “anti-hero” and the need for great story above all.
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Oct 15, 2021
740. A Sense of Dread
What makes us afraid and how do we write that on the page? Writer Neal Marshall Stevens provides answers as he gives a preview of his book, A Sense of Dread: Getting Under the Skin of Horror Writing.
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Oct 8, 2021
739. Writing for The Conners
Shelley Dennis grew up loving the TV show Roseanne and now she has a staff writing position on The Conners! Hear how hard work, attention to story and a little mindfulness paid off.
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Oct 1, 2021
738. Executive Chair to Writers’ Room
Veteran producer and creative executive Kelly Edwards worked with every major studio in Hollywood and is now pursuing her dream of being a television writer on the Fox Drama Our Kind of People. Here she talks openly about her career pivot and also offers nuggets from her new book The Executive Chair: A Writer’s Guide To TV Series Development.
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Sep 24, 2021
737. Riding the Rollercoaster
Writer Jo Rochelle was just about to call it quits when her writing career caught fire. Hear how she got the attention of a manager, became staffed on her favorite show Good Trouble, and filmed her own independent movie - all while continuing to “ride the rollercoaster."
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Sep 17, 2021
736. Dynamic Danielle
Actor/writer Danielle Pinnock had a crazy year full of ups and downs but she kept writing, found inspiration in her underwear drawer and set up her animated series Unmentionables with Taraji P. Henson!
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Sep 10, 2021
735. Allergic to Mediocrity
Michael-Leon Wooley’s search for depth in his singing and performing has informed his writing as well, leading to major attention on his very first feature-film script! Hear how he did it and why “fine is not enough."
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Sep 3, 2021
734. Turning 20
Pilar Alessandra’s teaching and consulting business On the Page celebrates a 20 year anniversary! Alex Troxler interviews Pilar about her program, its humble beginnings and the way her teachings and the industry have changed.
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Aug 27, 2021
733. Change is Inevitable
Richie Siegel and Marissa Torelli-Pedevska, co-founders of the Inevitable Foundation, talk about the need to hire and produce the work of disabled screenwriters.
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Aug 20, 2021
732. The Given Circumstances of Story
Writer Matt Foss talks about how he went from being “terrible and earnest” to "consciously competent” as an award winning playwright and how he uses “given circumstances” to ground his stories and adaptations.
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Aug 13, 2021
731. The Writers Lab
Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon, co-founders of The Writers Lab, talk about their efforts to highlight the voices of women over 40 on the screen and on the page.
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Aug 6, 2021
730. Emily Fox Turns On a Flashlight
Writer/producer Emily Fox (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Daybreak, Girlfriends Guide to Divorce) shines a light for writers as she describes how she comes up with story and runs a writers room.
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Jul 30, 2021
729. Dan Mazer from A to Zed
Writer and director Dan Mazer talks about his long collaboration with Sacha Baron Cohen and the complex storytelling that goes into writing movies with a number of possibilities and outcomes.
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Jul 23, 2021
728. This Guy Wrote Black Widow!
Eric Pearson, the writer of Black Widow and Thor: Ragnarok talks about his and Marvel’s approach to storytelling, including “every scene needs to do two things” and “that’s a long way to go for salami."
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Jul 16, 2021
727. From "Angry Nerd" to Emmy Winner
Tim Long’s nerdy beginnings inspired his new movie The Exchange, and his story sense and comedy chops earned him head writer status at Letterman and a 20 year run on The Simpsons.
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Jul 9, 2021
726. Performance and Story
Ted Campbell talks about how his experience as a second unit director and assistant director helped him develop the writing and directing skills he needed to be hired as a writer and director for three projects for MarVista Entertainment.
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Jul 2, 2021
725. Thinking Like a Creative Director
Glenn Sanders, Senior Creative Director at Amazon Prime Video, talks about entertainment marketing and how it can impact choices a writer makes early on in terms of concept, story and character.
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Jun 25, 2021
724. The Year of Going For It
Writer Kris Crenwelge turned a lockdown low to an end of the year high when she set her mind to treating her writing passion as a TV business. Hear her take on applying to labs, interviewing for “entertainment adjacent” jobs and doing the hard work that eventually landed her her first paid writing gig.
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Jun 18, 2021
723. Antwone Fisher
Writer Antwone Fisher talks about what went into writing and selling the classic movie about his real life and the importance of letting yourself be embarrassed by the truth.
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Jun 11, 2021
722. The History of Stand-Up
Comedian Wayne Federman, author of “The History of Stand-Up," talks about the way that technology and the times have changed stand-up from Mark Twain to Dave Chapelle.
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Jun 4, 2021
721. Bilbo Is Cree
Writer/director Sonya Ballantyne talks about her experiences as a “creative native” and about her scripted work focusing on Indigenous women and girls in non-traditional film genres.
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May 28, 2021
720. Cruel Summer. Cool Writer.
Writer Savannah Ward loves to be “devastated” by a good story. They discuss the multiple timelines highlighted on Cruel Summer and, as a non-binary writer, give their personal take about trans characters on screen.
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May 21, 2021
719. Writing The Emotional Procedural
Alicia Carroll, staff writer for Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, talks about the show’s unique structure and approach to story and music.
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May 14, 2021
718. A Truly Creative Executive
Award-winning playwright Dezi Gallegos is now a creative executive at Proximity Media (Judas and the Black Messiah). Here he talks about the company’s desire to develop original movies with a unique perspective.
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May 7, 2021
717. Asian-American Representation on Screen
Jennifer Paz talks about her take on script and story as an actor and writer and about the need for more Asian-American content and characters on screen.
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Apr 30, 2021
716. Reality Running Wild
Rob Buchta, producer of Running Wild and creator of You vs. Wild on Netflix, talks about the challenges of a choose-your-own-adventure experience and the marriage of action and emotion needed for a factual adventure show.
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Apr 23, 2021
715. Filmmaking for Beginners
Deborah Patz’s book, Write! Shoot! Edit! was intended for teenagers but it’s the perfect primer for anyone who’s ever wanted to film something but was too afraid to start.
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Apr 16, 2021
714. Oscar Podcast 2021
Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
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Apr 9, 2021
713. PA to Producer
Writer Michelle Denise Jackson talks about what she’s learned as she advanced from Writer’s PA on Grey’s Anatomy, to Writers Assistant on Mrs. America, to Staff Writer on two Netflix series and now as Co-Producer on Queen Sugar!
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Apr 2, 2021
712. Visual Aids
Writer/Producer Evette Vargas discusses the content and applications needed to create successful pitch decks and sizzle reels.
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Mar 26, 2021
711. Notes!
Pilar Alessandra talks about ways to give and get script notes at the submission stage, the development stage and the production stage.
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Mar 19, 2021
710. Screenwriter to Novelist
Rebecca Phelps talks about her approach to writing the Watty Award-winning novel Down World and its similarities, in process, to writing a screenplay.
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Mar 12, 2021
709. Jessica Goldberg
Screenwriter and executive producer Jessica Goldberg talks about Cherry, the feature film she co-wrote starring Tom Holland, as well as her experiences creating the Hulu series The Path and acting as showrunner for the Netflix series Away.
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Mar 5, 2021
708. Writing Military Scripts
Tom McCafferty, Vice Chairman of Veterans in Media and Entertainment, talks about the creative possibilities and unique challenges of writing movie and TV shows that focus on military events and characters.
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Feb 26, 2021
707. Writer’s Room CPA
When should you incorporate? How can you take a home office deduction? How can you get financially organized? Entertainment accountant Trina Rozen explains it all to you.
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Feb 19, 2021
706. Before, During and After
Actor/Writer Finnerty Steeves discusses the courage and "1001 favors" it took to write, produce and star in her independent film, Before/During/After being released by Gravitas Pictures.
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Feb 12, 2021
705. Honoring the Game Universe
Andrew Robinson, senior writer for Blizzard Entertainment talks about how he helps craft narrative and world-building for World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Heroes of the Storm, Hearthstone and Overwatch with animated cinematics, short stories, comics and songs.
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Feb 5, 2021
704. Constant Collaboration
Johanna Stein, show-runner of Madagascar A Little Wild, breaks down the animation process from story board to “lip flap."
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Jan 29, 2021
703. Crosby Selander and the Seven Figure Deal
After years of hard work and hustle, writer Crosby Selander defied the odds and sold his script in a major bidding war to Legendary Pictures. Hear how he did it and cleared that “final hurdle!"
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Jan 22, 2021
702. Writing Telenovela
Award-winning Brazilian writer Rosane Svartman talks about the story work that goes into writing 155 episodes of one season of a prime-time telenovela.
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Jan 15, 2021
701. What Does The Character Think of Himself?
Hunter Doohan discusses what he’s learned as an actor and as a writer from portraying the role of Adam opposite Bryan Cranston on the Showtime series Your Honor.
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Jan 8, 2021
700. Script Guy for Coverfly
Mitch Lusas, Head of Product for Coverfly, talks about his company’s approach to finding talent and helping writers.
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Jan 1, 2021
699. Double the Talent
JaNeika and JaSheika James, co-executive producers of Gossip Girl, talk about the life and career experiences that went into their inspiring memoir, Living Double.
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Dec 28, 2020
698. Logline Contest 2020: Part 2
Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn’t make the consider or recommend list for the 2020 Logline Contest.
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Dec 25, 2020
697. Logline Contest 2020
Pilar and Aadip evaluate loglines sent in by listeners. Who will get a consider, recommend or pass?
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Dec 18, 2020
696. 2020 Writing Trends in Review
Career coach Lee Jessup returns to discuss the writing trends popular in 2020 and shares what’s ahead for the new year.
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Dec 11, 2020
695. Filming it While Living It
With a little help from Michael Bay, Adam Mason and Simon Boyes wrote and produced a movie about the pandemic _during_ the pandemic. Hear how both the story and the production of their movie, Songbird, adapted to the real-life events happening around them.
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Dec 4, 2020
694. Getting Creative During Covid
Alexander Troxler reached out to other writers during the lockdown and ended up with a collaborative tv pilot and a whole new kind of writers’ room.
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Nov 27, 2020
693. Unblocking
Stress relief expert Suzanne Gundersen talks about how writers can overcome writer's block by dealing with their fear, grief and anxiety.
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Nov 26, 2020
692. 2020 Logline Competition Announcement!
Announcement of the deadline and rules for the 2020 Logline Competition. Plus a replay of last year’s bonus episode to remind you of 10 patterns to help build your logline.
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Nov 20, 2020
691. It’s All About The Theme
Whether she’s writing on the prequel to Game of Thrones, helping adapt Daisy Jones and The Six for Reese Witherspoon’s company or developing a feature film for Margot Robbie, it all comes down to one thing for writer Charmaine DeGrate: theme.
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Nov 13, 2020
690. Who Invented Oscar Wilde?
David Newhoff, author of Who Invented Oscar Wilde, dives deep into the history of copyright and the protection issues writers and creatives still deal with today.
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Nov 6, 2020
689. Filmmakers Make!
Making movies. Making film festivals. Tony Gapastione of Bravemaker Productions talks about the many things he’s learned as he creates and curates short films and features.
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Oct 30, 2020
688. Going to Sketch School
Free-writing, fun writing and brain dumps! Writer/comedian Marc Warzecha talks about ways you can turn an ordinary subject into a hilarious sketch.
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Oct 23, 2020
687. Burning Down the Kitchen with Mike Royce
Writer/ Producer Mike Royce talks about the ways that life issues and personal stories in the writers’ room inspire episodes of the shows he’s worked on: One Day at a Time, Enlisted, Men of a Certain Age and Everybody Loves Raymond.
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Oct 16, 2020
686. "Be Confident in Your Vision”
Landi Maduro, director and producer at Bluechild Entertainment, offers advice to new filmmakers about creating the emotion, tone and visual look of their on-screen projects.
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Oct 9, 2020
685. A Writer’s Story
Writer Delondra Mesa (Z-Nation, Step Up) has paid her dues, working from Zombie-movie writer to Executive Story Editor. Hear how she did it and why she is a better writer because of it!
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Oct 2, 2020
684. "Very Smart and Very Dumb”
Writer / producer Erica Rivinoja (South Park, Clone High, The Last Man on Earth) has great advice about turning simple kids stories into big movies, finding the funny in a scene and pitching with confidence in the writers room.
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Sep 25, 2020
683. Going on the Record
Shireen Razack and Angela Harvey, co-chairs of the Think Tank for Inclusion & Equity, talk about issues and problems in the industry facing underrepresented writers and the ways in which their report put hard numbers to the anecdotes.
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Sep 18, 2020
682. Talented Tiffany
Writer Tiffany Thomas talks about writing on the reboot of The Proud Family and how working as a sketch comedian helped her on the page and in the writers’ room.
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Sep 11, 2020
681. Writing Lovecraft Country
Writer Shannon Houston (Homecoming, Little Fires Everywhere, Station 11) is both a writer on and a fan of the HBO show Lovecraft Country which she describes as "complicated, strange and always unraveling.”
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Sep 4, 2020
680. Writing "The Resident"
Andrew Chapman, Executive Producer of The Resident, talks about the ways in which the show shines a light on the problems within the medical industry and stresses themes of accountability.
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Aug 28, 2020
679. Triple Threat
Richard Bosner talks about the ways working as a producer on independent movies like Fruitvale Station, Other People and Mapplethorpe have taught him as a writer and director.
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Aug 21, 2020
678. “Where Are the Women Who Look Like Me?”
Writer/actor Kemiyondo Coutinho (MTV’s Undressed, Starz’ Step Up:High Water), talks about the ways that creating content for herself led to her current career as a TV writer.
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Aug 14, 2020
677. Telling the Truth
Writer/Producer Michael Jamin (Tacoma FD, Maron, King of the Hill) talks about relying on the truth when he needs to find the story and the funny for TV or memoir.
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Aug 7, 2020
676. Work It!
Screenwriter Alison Peck, writer of Ugly Dolls and You Can’t Keep a Good Girl Down (in development) talks about her approach to writing story and dance in the new Netflix movie Work It.
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Jul 31, 2020
675. Solving Mysteries with Christine Lenig
Fugitives, murders, UFOs and lost loves! Christine Lenig, Senior Vice President of Cosgrove/Meurer Production, talks about the storytelling that goes into the Netflix reboot of Unsolved Mysteries.
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Jul 24, 2020
674. Writing is Like Chocolate Chip Cookies
TV showrunner Janine Sherman Barrois (Claws, Self Made, Criminal Minds, ER) talks about what she looks for in writers' participation and pages, how she breaks story in the writers’ room and why a writing career is like getting to eat chocolate chip cookies all day.
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Jul 17, 2020
673. "I Just Wanted to Write Everything”
Writer Aydrea Walden discusses her recent job as a development executive at DreamWorks TV and her new gig writing for a Disney Jr. show. She also gives some valuable tips about networking and insight into the writers' room.
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Jul 10, 2020
672. No Wimping. No Crying.
Writing/Directing brothers Tony Dean Smith and Ryan W. Smith talk about their journey from making movies in their living room to independent filmmaking and the release of their feature film “Volition."
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Jul 3, 2020
671. A Community of Creatives
Ten writers from across the country and around the world get together on Zoom to ask questions about the craft of screenwriting. Special thanks to guests Christina Nicole, Danielle Pinnock, Deanna Brauer, Glenn Lawrence, Kennet Bennervall, Lateefah Holder, Mario Kersey, Marky Hinojosa, Mykal Kilgore, Seamus Heffernan and Tony Gapastione.
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Jun 26, 2020
670. No More “Sassy” or “No-nonsense"
Actor/writers Danielle Pinnock and Kimberly Hebert-Gregory talk about their annoyance with one-dimensional characterizations of black women in movie and TV stories, their wish for duality and complexity in the roles they play and their hope that the current push for change doesn’t turn out to be a “Jenny Craig moment.”
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Jun 19, 2020
669. Little Fires Everywhere
Executive producer Liz Tigelaar dives deep into the character dynamics and issues explored in the Hulu limited series Little Fires Everywhere. Find out the difference between plot and story and learn why Liz is the “queen of the act-out."
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Jun 12, 2020
668. The Optimistic Mischief Maker
Writer / Director Ben Mekler talks about his experiences writing for the Netflix animated series Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts.
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Jun 5, 2020
667. Ten Things Hollywood Can Do to Fight Racism and Promote Justice
From a "stereotype moratorium" to “divestment from discriminatory locales," writer and social justice leader Alan Jenkins describes the concrete actions that writers and others in the entertainment industry can take right now.
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May 29, 2020
666. The Omen with David Seltzer
Episode 666 called for a discussion of one of the greatest movies of all times, The Omen, with one of the greatest screenwriters of all times, David Seltzer. Not only does he share his thoughts and feelings about writing horror, he also gives insight into the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!
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May 22, 2020
665. A Roadmap for Achieving Your Goals
Goal coach Debra Eckerling talks about the road trip approach to setting, planning and achieving goals laid out in her new book, Your Goal Guide.
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May 15, 2020
664. Finding the Movie of the Doc.
Documentary filmmaker Senain Kheshgi talks about the way she uses narrative movie structure to shape her groundbreaking films.
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May 8, 2020
663. The Enchanting Rich Fulcher
Writer/Actor/Comedian Rich Fulcher returns to crack Pilar up with his take on voice acting, pitching and writing on Matt Groening’s animated show Disenchantment.
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May 1, 2020
662. From “Ha” to “Aw”
Veteran writers Juliet Aires Giglio and Keith Giglio talk about following structure while freshening genre in their latest venture writing Christmas movies (Christmas Reservations, A Very Nutty Christmas) for Lifetime.
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Apr 24, 2020
661. Your Favorite Quarantainment
Pilar enlists the listeners to talk about the bingeable shows that are helping them get through the Coronavirus quarantine.
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Apr 17, 2020
660. “This is My Jam"
Chris Sparling, writer of BURIED, THE SEA OF TREES (nominated for the Palm d'Or at Cannes), MERCY and the soon to be released GREENLAND, is a veteran at working remotely and taking meetings online. In this episode he offers tips on virtual networking, maintaining focus and writing well.
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Apr 10, 2020
659. Will Podcast for Candy
Locked down with their mom, Pilar’s kids Ezra Dodson and Rita Dodson discuss “teen” language, portrayals of teenagers on screen and their mutual love of inappropriate horror movies.
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Apr 3, 2020
658. The Myth of the Starving Artist
Personal finance consultant Lisa Gould leads a creative conversation about ways that writers can save, manage and spend their hard-earned money.
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Mar 27, 2020
657. "Like An Escape Room"
Brian Keith Etheridge has been a writer and co-EP for the half-hour comedy The Neighborhood, The Goldbergs, Mike and Molly, The Mick and The Ranch … just to name a few. Here he shares his wisdom about writing, pitching and the dynamics of the writers’ room. His philosophy: “Anyone who pitches the solution is a hero."
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Mar 20, 2020
656. “The Note Home Remains the Same”
Screenwriters Dave Merlino and Dustin Sweet share their four-year journey filming a documentary about war veterans.
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Mar 13, 2020
655. Wanuri Kahiu and the Art of “Afro-bubblegum"
Writer/director Wanuri Kahiu lives in Kenya, takes meetings in LA, and makes movies for the world. Here she gives her inspiring take on writing adaptations, directing actors and the need for “fun and frivolous” stories about African culture.
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Mar 12, 2020
654. Special Announcement from Pilar
Pilar wants to let you know about online/video-conference classes at On the Page and to announce that in-person classes are suspended at the studio for spring due to COVID-19. Stay safe and have a good writing week! www.onthepage.tv
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Mar 6, 2020
653. Loglining A Life
Pilar sits down with her step-father, Philippe Koenig, to discuss the first 40 years of his life as though it were a series of movies.
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Feb 28, 2020
652. Writing "The Watercooler Kill"
Writers Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg discuss their love of horror, their unique writing partnership and their experiences writing Spiral (the next movie in the Saw franchise) starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson.
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Feb 21, 2020
651. A Box Full of Toys
Showrunner Jeffrey Lieber digs into story, craft and the writers room as he shares his experiences about moving from playwright to filmmaker to TV writer and pitching a show called LOST along the way.
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Feb 14, 2020
650. Movies Are Like Magic
Writer/Director Danish Renzu talks about the passion and persistence that went into making his latest movie, “The Illegal.”
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Feb 7, 2020
649. Oscar Podcast 2020
Pilar and her friends Brian Pope and Mike Musa get together for their annual discussion/argument about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
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Jan 31, 2020
648. Getting Started
Ready, set, go! Determined to finally get your script “out of your head and onto the page?” Hear how Pilar helped one of her toughest cases: her husband Pat!
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Jan 24, 2020
647. Things I Learned From Picture Books
Author / illustrator Vincent X. Kirsch talks about the ways that picture books have helped him write better screenplays and the ways screenwriting has helped him make better picture books.
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Jan 17, 2020
646. Producer on the Brink
Writers aren’t the only ones who have to work their way up. Producer Mandy June Turpin has paid her dues and now has a roster of projects to talk about - as well as advice about how to develop a movie from script to screen.
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Jan 10, 2020
645. Developing TV in the US and the UK
Siobhan Bachman is a TV executive who previously developed IP for Archie Studios (Riverdale), worked as a manager at 360, was ABC’s UK Comedy and Drama Development Scout and may or may not have discovered a chap named John Oliver. Here, she shares her wisdom about character development, IP adaptation and the differences between British and American story development.
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Jan 3, 2020
644. Cartoon Kate
Manager Kate Brogden of The Cartel discusses what she looks for in a great animated project and a great animation client. A must-listen if you write animation or just love watching it.
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Dec 27, 2019
643. 2019 Writing Trends in Review
Career coach Lee Jessup returns to discuss the writing trends popular in 2019 and shares what’s ahead for the new year.
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Dec 20, 2019
642. Log Line Contest 2019
Pilar and Aadip evaluate log lines sent in by listeners. Who will get a consider, recommend or pass?
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Dec 13, 2019
641. The Agent
TV literary agent Davina Hefflin (The Gersh Agency) talks about her work with writers and the storytelling and character development that moves her on the page.
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Dec 6, 2019
640. A Very Scotty Christmas
Writer Scotty Mullen returns to the podcast to talk about his upcoming holiday movie, the Christmas tropes he loves and what it’s like to work with Donna Mills.
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Nov 29, 2019
639. Basement Club Reunion (Part 2)
Writer/Directors Emily Dell and Hannah Macpherson talk about their productive year creating horror/thriller content and their interesting advice to "come at storytelling sideways."
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Nov 24, 2019
638. Bonus: Logline Lesson
Announcement of the deadline and rules for the 2019 Logline Competition. Plus 10 patterns to help build your logline.
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Nov 22, 2019
637. Basement Club Reunion (Part 1)
Writer/Directors Etta Devine, Barbara Stepansky and April Wright return to talk about a year writing on Outlander, getting a blacklist script produced, creating an award winning documentary and much more.
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Nov 15, 2019
636. TV Trends Updated
Writer and television journalist Michael Grebb returns to discuss “Five Big Trends Writers Should Know About” including a new take on "peak TV," the death of the television season and the fact that almost everything in the industry is motivated by CYA.
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Nov 8, 2019
635. Frederator!
Kelsey Calaitges, development executive at Frederator Studios (Adventure Time, The Fairly Odd Parents) and writer on GO! Cartoons Bravest Warriors shares wisdom about pitching and writing for character-driven animation.
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Nov 1, 2019
634. The Genre Mash
Pilar and writer Jake Morgan discuss ways to combine genre, tone and intention to create the perfect “genre mash” television show.
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Oct 25, 2019
633. The 17-year Overnight Success
Hear how, after seventeen years of stops and starts, Matt Harris’s script “The Starling” was produced with actors Melissa McCarthy, Kevin Kline, Chris O’Dowd, Timothy Olyphant and director Ted Melfi.
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Oct 18, 2019
632. Rewrite Techniques
Pilar offers “Five Easy Rewrites” and writers on social media add over 40 more! Take notes on this one.
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Oct 11, 2019
631. The Tenacious Writer
Writer Anne Kruse shares five concepts that build writer perseverance.
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Oct 4, 2019
630. Getting Schooled in Star Trek
David Wright, writer/producer on Star Trek: Lower Decks, discusses the storytelling legacy of Star Trek.
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Sep 27, 2019
629. Notes From The Writer To The Actor
Acting coach Crystal Carson reveals the ways she helps actors analyze story, discover characters and interpret meaning from feature and TV scripts.
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Sep 20, 2019
628. Bless the Harts ... and Christy Stratton
Writer/Producer Christy Stratton shares her love of act structure and enthusiasm for the new FOX animated show “Bless the Harts.”
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Sep 13, 2019
627. Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
The writers of A Quiet Place discuss their upcoming film Haunt, their long-standing writing partnership and their process of discovering story and characters on the page.
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Sep 6, 2019
626. Lazy TV Writing
Pilar guides you through a few lazy ways to brainstorm, outline and write your TV pilot. E-mail for the handout!
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Aug 30, 2019
625. Making it Real
Leon Gittens, a character animator for movies and video games, talks about the different kinds of animators needed to create one product, the role of the script in that product and the ways in which he personally brings emotion to a character.
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Aug 23, 2019
624. Aadip Desai: Working Writer!
Aadip Desai has gone from On the Page Podcast producer to ABC/Disney fellow to staff writer on The Goldbergs. Hear about his journey to get there and what he’s learned - and is still learning - along the way.
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Aug 16, 2019
623. Taylor’s Hollywood Month
Writer Taylor Vaughn Lasley talks about her exciting summer pitching two series; one with Damon Wayans Jr. and one withFunny or Die.
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Aug 9, 2019
622. Writing for Young Audiences
David Skelly (The Muppets, Splash and Bubbles, Word Party) and Jennifer Skelly (My Little Pony, The Lion Guards, Motown Magic) return to the podcast to talk about writing and creating TV for pre-school and elementary age audiences.
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Aug 2, 2019
621. I Will
Maura Chanz, Michelle Flowers and Clarissa Kern have turned their jobs assisting show-runners and producers into major stepping stones to a writing and producing career.
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Jul 26, 2019
620. Kaplan Talks Horseman
Writer Rachel Kaplan talks about what she’s learned in the writer’s room of the popular, animated comedy BoJack Horseman.
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Jul 19, 2019
619. The Wrong End of the Table
Writer and editor Ayser Salman returns to talk about how she turned real life experiences into a comic memoir and pitch for a tv series.
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Jul 12, 2019
618. Independent Thinkers
Filmmakers Sterling Macer Jr, Chris Molinaro and Jeremy Walton share their “dos” and “don'ts” about making movies cheaply, independently and with integrity.
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Jul 5, 2019
617. Rising Star
Years of creating high quality content is paying off for writer Jude Roth. Hear what she’s learned from taking meetings and obtaining high quality representation.
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Jun 28, 2019
616. The Hustle
Filmmaker Alex Ferrari talks about the “hustle” of independent filmmaking and the personal experiences that led him to write his new book, Shooting for the Mob.
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Jun 21, 2019
615. Like Magic and Music
Shaun Cassidy (New Amsterdam, Emerald City, American Gothic) went from pop star to rockstar writer. Here he digs into the process of the writers’ room and reveals his personal inspiration for finding story. A must-listen.
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Jun 14, 2019
614. "Television Is My Ministry"
TV executive Rev. Karen Frost talks about her path in Hollywood and her current role as creative executive at Viola Davis’s JuVee Productions.
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Jun 7, 2019
613. College Reunion
Carnegie Mellon graduates Tommar Wilson and Beth Crosby reunited in an On the Page screenwriting class. Although Tommar performs on Broadway and Beth performs sketch and improv, they also united in their observations about writing and acting.
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May 31, 2019
612. 1999
The Sixth Sense, Election, Being John Malkovich, Magnolia … Tonight we’re gonna write like it’s1999! Special assistance from Pat Francis and Azul Nino (also produced in 1999).
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May 24, 2019
611. Wedded to the Writing
Writers Jason Director and Ayla Harrison are happily married and constantly moving forward in their writing career. They’ve also developed a list for finalists and fellows to help them make contacts and get work .
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May 17, 2019
610. Character Development
Pilar is joined by writer Melissa Cassera to discuss ways to create and show the emotional progression of on-screen characters.
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May 10, 2019
609. Daring Canadians
Canadian writers Michelle Muldoon and Geordie Sabbagh talk about the daring steps they’ve taken to seek out contacts and make their own movies.
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May 3, 2019
608. The World Builder
Ashleigh Powell (The Nutcracker and the Four Realms; one of Variety’s 10 Screenwriters to Watch) talks about her love of writing, genre, and world building.
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Apr 26, 2019
607. Bare Knuckle Writing
David Matillo wrote seven unproduced scripts before his feature spec “Bare Knuckle” made the 2015 Blacklist. He discusses the projects he’s written since then and what he’s learned along the way.
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Apr 19, 2019
606. What’s the Star on the Horizon?
Manager/Producer Markus Goerg (Heroes and Villains Entertainment) describes a writer’s career as, “never boring, never easy and never a straight line."
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Apr 12, 2019
605. "Assume Your Audience is Smart”
Playwright / screenwriter Christy Hall (I Am Not OK With This on Netflix), discusses her approach to writing for the stage and screen.
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Apr 5, 2019
604. The Organized Writer
Organizer Tracy McCubbin, author of Making Space, Clutter Free, discusses ways to declutter your writing space and organize your writing time.
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Mar 29, 2019
603. Writing the TV Drama Series
Author/ USC Professor Pamela Douglas discusses the changes to genre, structure and the international market addressed in the fourth edition of her classic book Writing the TV Drama Series.
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Mar 22, 2019
602. "All of the Above"
Hilliard Guess, writer on Deadly Class, talks about asking for what you want, changing perception and his personal steps toward becoming the next J.J. Abrams.
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Mar 15, 2019
601. Special
Ryan O’ Connell talks about writing on Will and Grace and Awkward and discusses his upcoming Netflix series Special, inspired by his experiences as a gay man navigating the world with cerebral palsy.
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Mar 8, 2019
600. UpLyft
Eight days. Thirteen states. Thirty drivers. Pilar’s husband Pat Francis talks about his new documentary in which he traveled across country using only the ride-share service Lyft.
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Mar 1, 2019
599. Boomerang
Kendra Jordan and Racquel Baker discuss the new B.E.T. show Boomerang and the way they find episodes and break story in the writers’ room.
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Feb 22, 2019
598. Doctors in the House
Psychiatrist Laura Erickson-Schroth and general practitioner Justin Young are also writers who crave a more realistic depiction of the medical profession on screen. Listen to their advice about myth vs. truth in the medical world.
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Feb 15, 2019
597. Oscar Podcast 2019
Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Nancy Noever get together for their annual discussion/argument about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.
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Feb 8, 2019
596. The Gate Keepers
Story analysts Mark Chandley (HBO), Holly Sklar (Warner Bros.) and Daniel Livnat (UTA) discuss their approach to reading and covering scripts and books for production companies, studios and agencies.
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Feb 1, 2019
595. Meredith Danluck
Writer / director Meredith Danluck discusses the thought and effort that went into her independent thriller State Like Sleep and her four-screen narrative film North of South, West of East.
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Jan 25, 2019
594. Lazy Screenwriting
Stop working so hard! In a quick tutorial, Pilar guides you through some lazy ways to brainstorm, outline and write your screenplay.
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Jan 18, 2019
593. Finding a Career by Living a Life
Jade Branion and Darren O’Hare made some fascinating life choices that influenced and energized their writing.
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Jan 11, 2019
592. What Do Competitions Want?
Kristin Overn, Executive Director of the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards, talks about the world of writing competitions and provides insight into the ways judges read and evaluate scripts.
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Jan 4, 2019
591. Writing BlacKkKlansman
David Rabinowitz’s first feature-length script got the attention of Jordan Peele and was directed by Spike Lee. He discusses the writing and pitching process and what he’s learned along the way.
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Dec 28, 2018
590. Log Line Contest 2018
Pilar and Aadip evaluate log lines sent in by listeners. Who will win ... and who will end up on the “But List?”
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Dec 21, 2018
589. Return of the Go-Getters
One sold a movie. One was nominated for a Webby. And one decided to just focus on being happy. Denise Cruz-Castino, Aydrea Walden and Mike Martin update.
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Dec 14, 2018
588. When Your Audience is Your Protagonist
The creative team at the video game company BioWare shares their insight into writing characters, story lines and action moments.
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Dec 7, 2018
587. Writing Trends in Review with Lee Jessup
Career coach Lee Jessup returns to discuss the writing trends popular in 2018 and shares what’s ahead for the new year.
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Nov 30, 2018
586. Kyle is AOK
Writer/editor Kyle Dodson discusses what he’s learned from being in the world of short-form content at the digital production company AOK. He also shares tips for new creatives moving to Los Angeles.
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Nov 23, 2018
585. Science!
Writer/Actor Taryn O’Neill discusses the ways that stories about science can entertain and change the world.
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Nov 16, 2018
584. OTN, BS and EH
With the help of writer Elena Zaretsky, Pilar explains the meaning of the mysterious red pen marks she makes on her students' scripts.
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Nov 9, 2018
583. Harry Potter and the Podcast of Screenwriting
Writers Carlton Allen and Michael Monteiro Wise love the Harry Potter movies. Here they explain why the book-to-screen adaptations work so well and why Harry Potter fans may end up saving the world.
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Nov 2, 2018
582. Scary Suzanne
Suzanne Keilly has had such a successful two years writing on Dallas and Robo, creating two horror movies for SyFy and being staffed on the upcoming Netflix show Warrior Nun, that we made her return to the show to tell us about it!
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Oct 26, 2018
581. Your Private Development Executive
Literary manager Jeff Portnoy talks about his role giving notes to writers, setting them up with agents, getting them ready for staffing and even producing movies.
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Oct 19, 2018
580. This Podcast is Rated PG-13
Film ratings consultant Barry Freeman discusses rating elements such as sex, violence and language on screen and explains why this knowledge is important for screenwriters.
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Oct 12, 2018
579. Making Movies in Massachusetts
John Stimpson has happily made a living and achieved success writing, producing and directing movies _without_ moving to Los Angeles!
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Oct 5, 2018
578. Staying Alive
Writers Chuck McCue and Jules Vincent thought like producers when writing their horror movie “Alive.” Now it’s screening at Austin.
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Sep 28, 2018
577. The Idea
In anticipation of his new book, writer Erik Bork discusses the seven elements of a viable story for screen, stage or fiction.
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Sep 21, 2018
576. Done Deal!
Will Plyler, owner of Done Deal Pro, shares his thoughts about the thousands of film and TV deals made in Hollywood and archived daily on his website.
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Sep 14, 2018
575. Pippi Goes to Hollywood
Greta Heinemann raised herself at an early age, learned English by watching Baywatch, came to the United States determined to be a writer and is now a producer on NCIS New Orleans!
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Sep 7, 2018
574. Market Research
Kerry Carroll discusses the ways that market research is used to test scripts, films and TV shows.
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Aug 31, 2018
573. A House, A Woman and a Broken Tooth
Producer Kelli Joan Bennett and writer Monica Zepeda talk about how they turned a simple idea and one location into “Collusions,” a festival-winning movie starring Tom Everett Scott.
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Aug 24, 2018
572. More Than Just a Bottle of Water
Writer Alex Cramer returns to talk about his latest spec sale and what he’s learned from ten years of writing assignments and pitch meetings.
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Aug 17, 2018
571. Passion and Persistence
Karen Campbell’s hard work and love of the writers’ room has earned her writing and producing credits on everything from Dexter to Outlander.
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Aug 10, 2018
570. Writing With Both Hands
Writer/producer Anthony Sparks talks about writing "what is and what could be” in his career and on the television drama Queen Sugar.
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Aug 3, 2018
569. The Stand-up Whisperer
Writer/ producer Matthew Claybrooks has written for both Chris Rock and Kevin Hart. Here he talks about how he honors the comic’s personality and the ways he turns jokes into story.
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Jul 27, 2018
568. Toni Graphia
Outlander, Battlestar Galactica, Grey’s Anatomy, Roswell … and the list goes on! Producer / writer Toni Graphia reveals her process and talks about the writers' room from a show-runner’s perspective.
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Jul 20, 2018
567. Directing for Writers
Directing teacher Robert Bailey discusses ways that writer/directors can work with actors to bring out the intention and emotion of the page.
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Jul 13, 2018
566. See What Sticks
Writers Ilana Pena (Crazy Ex-Girlriend) and Madeline Hendricks (Jane the Virgin) discuss story brainstorming and joke writing in the writers’ room.
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Jul 6, 2018
565. A Novel Approach
Thomas Barron, author of the new novel “Bocas," shares the screenwriting-friendly techniques he uses to keep readers turning the page.
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Jun 29, 2018
564. Crowdsourcing for Creatives
Drawing from his book "Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers,” Richard (RB) Botto discusses the power of creating networks of friends and fans before, during and after the screenwriting and filmmaking process.
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Jun 22, 2018
563. Making Mischief
After rising from intern to junior agent to development executive, On the Page’s own Nick Oleksiw is starting his own company, “Mischief Films.” He talks about what he’s learned about networking, story telling and script development and what he’s looking for with new material.
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Jun 15, 2018
562. The Basement Club
These six female writer/directors aren’t afraid to “go into the basement” when it comes to genre. Emily Dell, Etta Devine, Sarah Ivy, Barbara Stepansky, Hannah MacPherson and April Wright talk about the tools and team building needed to be a working director.
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Jun 9, 2018
561. Creating Great Content in the Digital Era
Writer, teacher and author Neil Landau gives tips for writing in the current market and discusses his new book TV Writing on Demand: Creating Great Content in the Digital Era.
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Jun 1, 2018
560. Making It Meaningful
Writer/ director Marcus and Karrie Cox share their experiences as producers on movies like Tangerine and Adult Beginners and discuss their process for acquiring and developing material they truly believe in.
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May 25, 2018
559. Focus On Ability
Jessica Orcsik, Manager & Program Director for Focus on Ability Film Festival discusses storytelling opportunities in writing about characters with disabilities.
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May 18, 2018
558. May the Fourth Be With You
Three writers, Chris Derrick, Michael Zannettis and Amanda Torigiani, talk about their favorite Star Wars movies. ‘Nuff said.
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May 11, 2018
557. Another Day at the Dream Factory
Writer/Director Vaughn Stein talks about the lessons he learned as an assistant director that helped him write and direct his movie, “Terminal,” starring Margot Robbie and Simon Pegg.
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May 4, 2018
556. Brad Silberling and the Weighty Hey
The work of writer/director Brad Silberling spans mediums and genres. Jane the Virgin, A Series of Unfortunate Events and Moonlight Mile are just a few of the projects he’s been involved in. Here he discusses his approach to editing and dialogue and reveals his inspiration for his latest movie An Ordinary Man.
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Apr 27, 2018
555. Why Are Grandma’s Cats Trying to Kill Her?
Writer Russ McGarry returns to the podcast to talk about a career as a freelance writer and his latest job writing a three minute show with a compelling season arc.
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Apr 20, 2018
554. Keeping Score
West Anthony, host of the Musical Notation Podcast, talks about his favorite scores and soundtracks and how they enhance the story on the screen.
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Apr 13, 2018
553. John Yorke
Executive producer John Yorke (Wolf Hall, Casualty, Shameless) talks about writing and selling television in the UK.
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Apr 6, 2018
552. A Little Sketchy
Marc Warzecha of the Second City Comedy Theater talks about the “game” of the sketch and ways that the principles of sketch writing work for TV writing.
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Mar 30, 2018
551. Talk Talk Bam!
Writer Jim Rash (The Descendants, The Way Way Back) talks about his co-writing process, his take on character and dialogue and how winning an Oscar doesn’t mean you don’t get writer's block.
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Mar 23, 2018
550. Paul's World
Writer, Actor and longtime listener Paul A. Rose, Jr. sits in to ask questions and give information pertaining to previous episodes of the On the Page Podcast.
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Mar 16, 2018
549. Frames
When you choose a “frame” for your story, you control the story that’s told. Writers Michael Zannettis and Chelsea O’Connor, hosts of the “We Can Talk About Podcast” discuss the “Strict Father / Nurturing Parent” frame used by many movies and TV Shows.
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Mar 9, 2018
548. Writers Who Research
Curiosity and lots of research helped Andrew Logan and Taylor Allen write the movie “Chappaquiddick,” a dramatization of the car accident and cover-up involving Senator Ted Kennedy.
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Mar 2, 2018
547. Indie Advice
Filmmaker Ben Zolno talks about what he’s learned from making the improvised dialogue movie, “Status Pending.”
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Feb 23, 2018
546. Oscar Podcast 2018
Brian Pope, Mike Musa, Nina Berry and Pat Francis join Pilar for their annual discussion of the Oscar nominees for best screenplay and best adapted screenplay.
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Feb 16, 2018
545. Just Like Dating
Writer Jake Morgan describes the ways in which taking meetings and working in a writers’ room is like dating. And, in honor of Valentine’s Day, Pilar walks us through a structural template for romantic comedies.
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Feb 9, 2018
544. Starting from Real Life
Writer Jennifer Joyce talks about how her life and experiences become the starting point for sketches, TV shows and movies.
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Feb 2, 2018
543. Writing From The Inside Out
Writer John Whittington (The Lego Batman Movie, When We First Met, Boy 21) talks about his live action/animation writing career and the surprising script that changed everything.
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Jan 26, 2018
542. The Wisdom of Ed Solomon
Writer Ed Solomon (“Now You See Me,” “Men in Black,” “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure”) wrote the HBO six-part series “Mosaic” as well as the eight-hour storytelling app that goes with it. Here he discusses objective and subjective storytelling and talks about how he breaks and rewrites his scripts.
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Jan 19, 2018
541. Diving in with Doug Jones
Doug Jones, star of the Golden Globe winning film "The Shape Of Water,” reveals how he brings silent and non-human characters to life.
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Jan 12, 2018
540. Writing Coco
Writer Matthew Aldrich and writer/co-director Adrian Molina discuss their approach to story, pay-off and world building for “Coco,” the winner of the 2018 Golden Globe for animated feature.
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Jan 5, 2018
539. Pitching as Performance
Jennifer Julian and Holly Payberg of June Bug Pictures talk about the techniques they use to hook a listener in a two-minute pitch.
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Dec 29, 2017
538. Storytelling For Change
Alan Jenkins, President of The Opportunity Agenda, and Jon Fitzgerald, author of "Filmmaking for Change," discuss ways to change the world through film, TV and documentary storytelling.
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Dec 22, 2017
537. Wisdom from the Christmas Guy
Writer Brian Turner returns to talk about his new job writing for the Netflix series “Trolls” and helps Pilar answer more questions from her neglected e-mail inbox.
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Dec 15, 2017
536. Trends for 2018
Career-coach Lee Jessup returns to talk about the changes we saw in 2017 and writing trends ahead for 2018.
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Dec 8, 2017
535. Log Line Contest 2017
Pilar and Aadip review log lines sent in from listeners! Who will be the winner?
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Dec 1, 2017
534. Writing Non-binary Characters
Non-binary characters don’t fit into classic male or female molds. Writers Laura Erickson-Schroth and Sonya Ellis discuss the challenges and creative opportunities. Pilar’s 17-year-old daughter Ezra Rae Dodson leads the way.
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Nov 24, 2017
533. Surviving AFM
Armed with a case of thumb drives and a bag filled with aspirin, filmmakers Curt Wiser, Al Mauro and John Wotring went to the American Film Market for four days of pitching, meetings and networking. Hear their day-by-day account in this special “roving reporter” episode.
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Nov 17, 2017
532. Beyond Bollywood
Filmmakers Shazia Malik and Danish Renzu talk about their experiences pitching, writing and directing movies in India and the U.S.
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Nov 10, 2017
531. Mr. Fortuitous
Sometimes you just happen to run into an old client from New York, who happens to be in town taking meetings for his feature after wrapping production for his short film. So, what do you do next? Put him on the podcast of course! Guest: Keith Armonaitis
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Nov 3, 2017
530. VO, Flashback and Breaking the 4th Wall
Pilar gives a sneak preview of her next book, “The Coffee Break Screenwriter Breaks the Rules,” with this discussion about narrative devices like voice over and flashback.
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Oct 27, 2017
529. Scary Scripting
Josh Stolberg, writer of “Jigsaw” (in theaters now), talks about the “Saw" franchise, working with Clive Barker and his advice for being scary on the page.
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Oct 20, 2017
528. Write It Like Bruce
Writer on the verge Eric Rudnick talks about rewriting, video pitching and channeling your inner Bruce Springsteen.
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Oct 13, 2017
527. Screenplay Development from the Inside Out
So you’ve got a script. What happens next? Producer Rona Edwards fills us in. A must-listen for those who want to understand the true business side of showbiz. Also check out the third edition of her book, “I Liked It, I Didn’t Love It: Screenplay Development from the Inside Out."
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Oct 6, 2017
526. The Adventures of Katie Mattila
Animation writer Katie Mattila (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Kung Fu Panda, Harvey Beaks, 100 Things to do Before High School, Tangled: The Series and Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh) talks about her experience with script-driven animated series and story-board driven animated series.
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Sep 30, 2017
525. Writing in Cologne
Pilar's students from the International Film School in Cologne, Germany talk about their stories and feelings about US and German television.
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Sep 22, 2017
524. Inbox
With the help of writer Suzanne Keilly, Pilar clears out her overstuffed e-mail inbox and gives long overdue answers to listener questions.
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Sep 15, 2017
523. The Comic Hero’s Journey
Using comedy expert Steve Kaplan’s upcoming book as a launching point, he and TV writer Ellen Sandler discuss the journey, goals and drive of main characters in comedy features and TV shows.
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Sep 8, 2017
522. Keeping it “The 100”
Star student turned star TV writer Charmaine DeGrate returns to the podcast to share what she’s learned as a writer and producer of the popular CW series “The 100.”
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Sep 1, 2017
521. Christopher Vogler
Christopher Vogler, author of the landmark book "The Writer's Journey”, discusses mythic structure, connectivity and “the wisdom of the body."
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Aug 25, 2017
520. Acquiring Life Rights
David Kessler spent years attempting to get life rights for the scripts he wanted to write. In this episode he shares his journey and provides tips for the passionate (and brave) screenwriter.
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Aug 18, 2017
519. The Song Of My Movie: Take 2
It's another On The Page/Rock Solid mash-up as Pilar and Pat Francis read listener's log lines and play the songs that the writer would want on the soundtrack.
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Aug 11, 2017
518. Now That's Funny!
Want to get a laugh? Try some conflict and hostility. Peter Desberg, psychologist, teacher and author, explains it all to you.
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Aug 4, 2017
517. The Positive Press Tour
Silicon Valley writer Shawn Boxe talks about getting work, navigating the writers room and creating story while also battling cancer.
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Jul 28, 2017
516. Not a Cucumber Sandwich Party
The great Scotty Mullen returns to talk about his latest movie: Sharknado 5!
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Jul 21, 2017
515. The Script Supervisor
Time, place, pacing and continuity: these are just some of the responsibilities of a script supervisor. Sylvia Parker (Edge of Tomorrow, T2 Trainspotting, The Theory of Everything, Murder on the Orient Express), covers the details!
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Jul 14, 2017
514. Bend and Snap with Kiwi Smith
Kirsten (Kiwi) Smith, the co-writer of "Legally Blonde," "10 Things I Hate About You," "Ella Enchanted" and (in development) "The Expendabelles" and "Sister Act 3," talks about breaking story, creating set-pieces and discovering the “joy" of a character.
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Jul 7, 2017
513. Character Arc
From inner wounds to onion chopping, Pilar and author Michael Hauge hash out the complex character arc of the on-screen protagonist.
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Jun 30, 2017
512. Dynamic Duo
Writing partners Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin describe their journey from winning contests to writing the live action “Mulan" for Disney.
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Jun 23, 2017
511. Idea Think Tank
How do you find the next great story? Writers Jacob Coakley, Alicia Lomas-Gross, Amanda Torigiani, Nadia Madden and Neal Thibedeau share the ways they brainstorm new ideas and find character inspiration from news, work and life.
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Jun 16, 2017
510. Not Just A Pretty Face
Jamie Anderson has worked hard creating content and pitching ideas. Now it's paying off with representation and features in development.
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Jun 9, 2017
509. The Reality of Reality
Producer Wendy Miller (formerly with Playboy TV, NBC Universal, Lifetime, Oxygen) has heard many, many reality pitches. Here are some of her do’s and don’ts!
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Jun 2, 2017
508. Hallmark Heather
Heather Overton, manager of original programming at Crown Media Family Networks, discusses the mission and story approach at the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.
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May 26, 2017
507. Gentle Subversion
Irish writer/director John Butler discusses the ways he honored and subverted archetypes in his "coming out of age" film, "Handsome Devil."
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May 19, 2017
506. The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Pilar learns from husband Pat Francis about the “three phases” of Marvel story-lines in the movies and on television.
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May 12, 2017
505. Luck with Lifetime
Writers Melissa Cassera and Hunter Doohan separately made their first script sales with Lifetime. Hear how they did it, what it’s taught them and what’s next on the horizon.
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May 5, 2017
504. What Not To Wear
Carole Kirschner, Director of the WGA Showrunner Training Program, CBS Diversity Program and Humanitas Fellowship, returns with business advice on how to create your personal PR packet, how to prep for a meeting and what not to wear to an interview.
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Apr 28, 2017
503. Six Experts and a Toucan
A distributor, marketing expert, acquisitions director, producer, writer and filmmaker offer their opinions and expertise at the Cartagena International Film Festival.
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Apr 21, 2017
502. Digging Under The Castle Walls
"Go-getters” Aydrea Walden, T. Michael Martin and Denise Cruz reveal the unique approaches to story and business that helped them hit the ground running with their writing careers.
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Apr 14, 2017
501. John Badham
Pilar welcomes legendary Director John Badham (Saturday Night Fever, War Games, Blue Thunder, Stakeout) to the show to discuss his career in filmmaking and his approach to the script.
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Apr 7, 2017
500. Happy Anniversary
Pilar celebrates the 500th episode of the On the Page Podcast with her producers past and present.
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Mar 31, 2017
499. My Dinner with Arnold
Director Elliott Lester discusses his upcoming slate of projects including the new film "Aftermath" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Mar 24, 2017
498. Daniel Pyne
Daniel Pyne, screenwriter (sum of all fears, manchurian candidate, pacific heights) and novelist, drops by the OTP Studio to chat about noir tropes, writing authentically, and the challenges of inaccurate IMDB descriptions.
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Mar 17, 2017
497. Six Pitches
Pilar and guest co-host Jason Levy (winner of the 2016 Log Line Contest) listen to the movie and TV pitches of writers Cat Alvarado, Barbara Cole, Julianne Eggold, Darius Garland, Misha Klein and Ryan Nanni.