We’re all in this together! Here’s some of the best advice we’ve heard from writers who’ve “made it” on how they got there. SHOW NOTES: None this episode.
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Session #60 – Transplants Web Series Team Interview
Come with us to Los Angeles to meet the team behind the hilarious web series Transplants. We interview the creators; Sara Baum, Brittney Bertier and Trip Langley about the first season, available on YouTube and The On Channel, and about the upcoming season 2 coming this Fall. SHOW NOTES: YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/transplantswebThe On Channel: https://www.theonchannel.com/en/transplants2Insta: http://instagram.com/transplantswebseries Facebook: http://fb.me/transpLAntsTheWebseries Twitter: http://twitter.com/transplantsweb
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Session #49 – Tom Hates “The Last Jedi”
Did you ever see a movie in the theater and really enjoy it, but then, months later watch it again and think “what was I thinking!?” In this week’s Session, we discuss Tom having this same revelation in regards to “The Last Jedi.” SHOW NOTES: None this episode
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Session #48 – A Writer’s Guide to Diversity
In our session today, we discuss the how and why of creating diverse characters and stories in your scripts, avoiding stereotypes, and how diverse shows and movies have changed over time. SHOW NOTES: None this episode
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Session #34 – Annihilation – A Writers’ Discussion
It’s the end of the world! Complimenting last week’s session on adaptaions, in this week’s session we discuss the recent hit sci-fi film “Annihilation.” SPOILER ALERT – we discuss major plot points and the ending. SHOW NOTESAnnihilation on IMDBAnnihilation by Jeff VanderMeer on Amazon.com
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Session #32 – Ready Player One
SPOILER ALERT! – In this week’s session, we take a writer’s perspective on the new Spielberg film “Ready Player One” and discuss the nostalgia-heavy story and how it differs from the source material. SHOW NOTES: None for this episode Art Credit: Chris Orsi corsidesigns.com
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Session #19 – Animation and Diversity
Is it easier to push a political or social agenda writing for animated films and TV shows than in writing for live action? We discuss Jem & the Holograms, Gummy Bears, Smurfs, A Bug’s Life and everything Pixar and more. SHOW NOTES: No notes for this episode.
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Session #8 – Good v Evil
Once upon a time, there was a good, beloved king and an evil witch… until they wanted to switch places and cause havoc in the way audiences view the world. We discuss the evolution of good guys and villains in media, then and now. Show Notes: No notes for this episode
Listen NowSession #3 – Creating Strong Characters
If your audience doesn’t care about your characters, you’ve lost the game. We discuss the best ways to create characters that people will care about. SHOW NOTES: None for this episode.
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