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.
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 24 min
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762. Actor to Writer
York Walker, staff writer on FBI, talks about his personal path from actor to playwright to television writer.
Mar 11, 2022•41 min
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.
Mar 04, 2022•36 min
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
Feb 25, 2022•41 min
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.
Feb 18, 2022•46 min
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.
Feb 11, 2022•56 min
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.
Feb 04, 2022•39 min
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.
Jan 28, 2022•43 min
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.
Jan 21, 2022•56 min
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.
Jan 14, 2022•40 min
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!
Jan 07, 2022•47 min
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.
Dec 31, 2021•42 min
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.”
Dec 24, 2021•47 min
750. Logline Contest 2021
Pilar gives a logline lesson built off of listener submissions, then Pilar and Aadip pick their favorites!
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 51 min
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.
Dec 10, 2021•35 min
748. Writing Wolf
Writer-director Nathalie Biancheri discusses the preparation, script-work and directorial vision that went into creating her new psychological drama, Wolf .
Dec 03, 2021•37 min
747. Announcement: 2021 Logline Competition
'Tis the season for the annual On the Page logline competition! Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
Nov 28, 2021•5 min
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.
Nov 26, 2021•42 min
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.
Nov 19, 2021•40 min
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.
Nov 12, 2021•42 min
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.
Nov 05, 2021•42 min
742. A Tornado of Talent
Canadian writer Lindsay Gossling reveals the work and effort that went into writing and directing her disaster movie Thirteen 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.
Oct 29, 2021•41 min
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.
Oct 22, 2021•41 min
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 .
Oct 15, 2021•55 min
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.
Oct 08, 2021•38 min
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.
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr
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 Troubl e, and filmed her own independent movie - all while continuing to “ride the rollercoaster."
Sep 24, 2021•36 min
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!
Sep 17, 2021•39 min
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."
Sep 10, 2021•45 min
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.
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 12 min
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