403. Mike, Molly and More
Writer Brian Keith Etheridge joins Pilar to discuss his career as a television writer and producer on "Mike and Molly," "South Park" and “Workaholics.”
May 29, 2015•53 min
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Episodes
402. Character and World Rules
On Mother's Day Pilar sits down with two story experts (her daughters Sara and Rita) to discuss the world and character rules of their favorite movies, shows and books.
May 22, 2015•44 min
401. Nightingale
Director Elliott Lester discusses the making of his soon to be released HBO feature "Nightingale."
May 15, 2015•43 min
400. Hot Pursuit
Pilar is joined by writer John Quaintance on opening day of his film "Hot Pursuit” starring Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara.
May 08, 2015•38 min
399. The Age Of Adaline
Screenwriter J. Mills Goodloe talks about writing in "The Shed" and the long journey to get his film "The Age Of Adaline" onto the big screen.
May 01, 2015•56 min
398. Ride Along
Charley Dane’s research for his original pilots includes police ride-alongs and gang tours. He talks about this plus his experience writing for KYLE XY, LEGEND OF THE SEEKER and TNT’s PERCEPTION.
Apr 24, 2015•46 min
397. Lean In To Your Strengths
Manager/Producer Scott Carr talks about what he looks for in writers and in scripts.
Apr 17, 2015•53 min
396. Writing Treatments
Writer Eileen Jones discussed her work writing treatments for TV, film and commercials.
Apr 10, 2015•45 min
395. Stealing from Shakespeare
GregRobin Smith, Managing Director of The Washington Shakespeare Festival, discusses the Shakespearean tropes, themes, characters and structure that work for contemporary script-writing.
Apr 03, 2015•56 min
394. The Page 69 Rule
Writer/Executive Producer Paul Guyot (THE LIBRARIANS, GEOSTORM, LEVERAGE, FELICITY) returns to update us on his adventures in film and TV.
Mar 27, 2015•45 min
393. What Do Film Festivals Want?
Writer/director April Wright talks about how she reviews films as a programming associate for the Sundance Film Festival and AFI Film Festival.
Mar 21, 2015•53 min
392. Comics vs. Movies
Jonathan Vankin, screenwriter and former editor with DC Comics talks about the difference between comic book stories and movie stories. Helping out with the questions are super-fans Kyle Dodson and Kevin Killebrew.
Mar 13, 2015•54 min
391. Better Call Bob!
A repost of the 2010 episode featuring actor/writer Bob Odenkirk of "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul."
Mar 07, 2015•58 min
390. Jessica Bendinger
Accomplished writer/director/novelist and song-writer Jessica Bendinger talks about story and the need to become a “missionary” for your project.
Feb 27, 2015•48 min
389. Oscar Podcast 2015
Brian Pope and Mike Musa join Pat Francis and Pilar for their annual discussion of the nominees for best screenplay and best adapted screenplay.
Feb 20, 2015•1 hr 7 min
388. Layered Storytelling
Writer/Director Paul Linsley walks us through four “layers” of storytelling: Letter, allegory, moral and anagoge.
Feb 13, 2015•49 min
387. Star Students!
On the page writers Charmaine DeGrate and Michael Grebb talk about their recent successes winning awards and getting meetings.
Feb 06, 2015•53 min
386. The "New Maker"
Life is an improv for Rick Overton, actor, comedian and Emmy-award-winning writer.
Jan 30, 2015•47 min
385. Lessons from 2014
Cablers, streamers and hackers oh my! Career coach Lee Jessup talks about the trends and trials of a very interesting year.
Jan 23, 2015•50 min
384. Setting it Up
John Zaozirny, a principal at Bellevue Productions, talks about what it takes to get a project "set up" within the industry.
Jan 16, 2015•42 min
383. Anatomy of a TV Show
Tawnya Bhattacharya, writer/co-producer on NBC’s "The Night Shift” and instructor at “Script Anatomy,” talks about the elements of a good pilot and tv spec.
Jan 10, 2015•49 min
382. Film, TV or Web?
Pilar provides a list of guidelines to help you determine if your story is best suited for film, tv or web.
Jan 02, 2015•45 min
381. Stage 32
Pilar talks film, scripts and pitching with Richard “RB” Botto, the founder/ CEO of Stage 32.
Dec 26, 2014•47 min
380. Christmas Guys 2014
We're visited once again by Garrett Frawley and Brian Turner, the Christmas Guys who hate Christmas. This year, they talk about their new gig as staff writers for Amazon’s kid show "Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street."
Dec 19, 2014•54 min
379. In The Backyard With Jeff Stolhand
We go to the Budds' backyard as Ryan interviews filmmaker Jeff Stolhand, co-writer of "Burned" (with From Dusk Til Dawn's Alvaro Rodriguez) about living and working in Austin, TX and taking yearly meetings in LA.
Dec 13, 2014•32 min
378. From South Park to Shameless
Writer Nancy Pimental talks about her experience as Executive Producer of “Shameless" and her early days writing for "South Park."
Dec 05, 2014•58 min
377. Flight Of Fancy
Chief Pilot Syd Blue discusses the many ways the world of aviation inspires great story telling. NOTE: In the event of a water landing, this podcast can be used as a flotation device.
Nov 28, 2014•50 min
376. Sex, Death And Other TV Tips From Carole Kirschner
Carole Kirschner, director of the WGA Showrunner Training Program, lists the components of a strong pilot and reveals the best TV shows to spec.
Nov 21, 2014•47 min
375. Meet The Gambinos
Powerhouse team Lori Gambino (a blacklist screenwriter) and her husband David (producer of “The Judge,” starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall) talk about screenwriting, biographical adaptations and the creative collaboration of marriage.
Nov 14, 2014•59 min
374. LSF 2014
Writer Emma Gahan steps in as roving reporter for this year’s London Screenwriters’ Festival. Guests include the Deputy Chairwoman of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain, Jason Pittock (the winner of the Bluecat Screenplay Competition), Amma Asante (director of “Belle”) and more!
Nov 07, 2014•49 min
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