883. Curating a Film Career
Emily Harris is not only an award-winning writer-director ( Carmilla ), she also has an amazing “day job” as the Curator of Film at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
May 24, 2024•45 min•Ep. 883
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882. "Why Not Take a Big Swing?”
When writer-director GG Hawkins had access to a unique location for a limited amount of time, she “planted a flag and figured out a way to do it,” writing, producing and directing an indi-feature called I Really Love My Husband .
May 17, 2024•39 min•Ep. 882
881. Film in the Age of Consent
Filmmaker/ professor Michele Meek shares her thoughts about changing sexuality in teen films, how rom-coms often rely on a non-consent premise and about her wish that writers put their sex scenes on the page.
May 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 881
880. Story to Script
From "safety nets” to “act three payoffs," Pilar goes solo to talk about what she’s learning while working with writers Story to Script .
May 03, 2024•29 min•Ep. 880
879. Not Another Deaf Story
Writer/director Hilari Scarl discusses her latest multi-media work, Not Another Deaf Story , written and performed with deaf actors on stage and on screen.
Apr 26, 2024•38 min•Ep. 879
878. Making It
Writers Chris Lawing and Alex Grossman have independently made the movies they’ve written and prepare to makes more! Here they talk about how they’ve pulled it off and what they’ve learned along the way.
Apr 19, 2024•58 min•Ep. 878
877. Scene Direction Contest 2024
Actor Joel Stoffer ( Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Stranger Things ) stage-reads scene direction submissions from listeners as they showcase their writing skills! Who will win?
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 877
876. Telling His Story
Writer/producer Tracy Grant ( Lincoln Heights, Lace ) tells a personal story filled with highs and lows that led to a number of writing lessons and his confirmation that "you only need one yes."
Apr 05, 2024•44 min•Ep. 876
875. Announcement: 2024 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.
Mar 30, 2024•2 min•Ep. 875
874. Keeping Creative
A catch up with writer/comedian Laura House as she talks about the lean years and the ripe years, including running a British show in the middle of Covid and learning to feel “the right amount of proud” about her accomplishments.
Mar 29, 2024•50 min•Ep. 874
873. Science and Scirens
Science through entertainment. Entertainment inspiring science. Filmmakers Tamara Krinsky and Taryn O’Neill co-founded Scirens to explore all of the possibilities.
Mar 22, 2024•52 min•Ep. 873
872. And The Nicholl Goes To …
Writer Jimmy Miller reflects on a script that changed as he changed, ultimately leading to his current Nicholl Fellowship win.
Mar 15, 2024•38 min•Ep. 872
871. Writing Tips, Wrestling and Al Pacino
We’re covering it all in this one: Six writing tips from Pilar’s list, some talk of movies that got overlooked at the Oscars and a discussion of writer Sam Benjamin’s new wrestling short film, Screwjob .
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 871
870. Oscar Talk 2024
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 01, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 870
869. Writer Upgraded
Writer/Producer Christine Lenig worked hard and took notes for twelve years before her rom-com Upgraded was finally produced with Camila Mendes, Marisa Tomei and Lena Olin. Now it’s #1 on Amazon!
Feb 23, 2024•34 min•Ep. 869
868. Write Like a Poet
Writer/Scholar David Noller discusses his book Master Poetry Forms and talks about the ways that screenwriting and poetry are similar in terms of structure, form and craft.
Feb 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 868
867. Advice From The Experts
Writer Andrew Zinnes provides nuggets from his new book, Screenwriters Advice , a “how to” as told through the interviews of successful writers of film and TV.
Feb 09, 2024•38 min•Ep. 867
866. Hidden Treasures
Spotlight on Robert Wooldridge and Kimberly Dilts, two talented On the Page writers with excellent material, ready for their big break!
Feb 02, 2024•37 min•Ep. 866
865. Multimedia Storytelling
Writer Allison McGevna talks about how the tools and narrative style she uses in her job as a multimedia storyteller and media executive help her as a screenwriter. Please note: This episode was originally recorded on January 20, 2024 before the recent Conde Nast strike in response to media layoffs.
Jan 26, 2024•46 min•Ep. 865
864: "None of That Boring Love”
Today’s glut of rom-coms: Why do we love them? What do they get right? What do they get wrong? Writer Elizabeth McKenzie has opinions!
Jan 19, 2024•58 min•Ep. 864
863. Proof of Concept
Writer/director Christy Stratton returns to the podcast to discuss her short film, The Runt (and to hear about Pilar’s horror-movie Christmas.)
Jan 12, 2024•48 min•Ep. 863
862. Comedy Expert
Jonterri Gadson went from "comedy nerd" to "comedy expert" when she earned fellowships with the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop and Kevin Hart’s LOL to land a show on adult swim and launch a career writing for The Upshaws, A Black Lady Sketch Show and the upcoming animated show Everybody Still Hates Chris .
Jan 05, 2024•36 min•Ep. 862
861. 2023 Writing Year in Review
Career coach Lee Jessup returns to discuss the industry changes and writing trends of 2023 and shares what’s ahead for the new year.
Dec 29, 2023•42 min•Ep. 861
860. Logline Competition 2023: Part 2
Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn’t make the top fifteen lists for the 2023 Logline Contest.
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 860
859. Logline Competition 2023
Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners. Dimwitted extraterrestrials. Time-traveling teachers. Felons at birthday parties. Who will win?
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 859
858. Making Things Happen
A healthy “impatience” led writer Lenore Adediran to stop waiting and make a web series. Since then she’s sold a pilot, a feature and the Christmas movie, A Christmas Serenade , produced by Harpo Films and streaming on Max.
Dec 15, 2023•41 min•Ep. 858
857. Building a Better Mousetrap
Portuguese Script writer Miguel Simal spent years in telenovela writers rooms learning to be as creative as possible before going on to co-write the award-winning Netflix series, Glória .
Dec 08, 2023•46 min•Ep. 857
856. A Christmas Movie in 70 Beats
Writer Isabel Dréan talks about her shift from thrillers to holiday movies, leading to five of her scripts being produced in an 18-month period.
Dec 01, 2023•43 min•Ep. 856
855. Announcement: 2023 Logline Contest
Ready to submit for the annual On the Page logline competition? Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.
Nov 28, 2023•3 min•Ep. 855
854. Writing His Way Into a New Life
As he reaches his ten year anniversary of writing, Scotty Mullen returns to share his thoughts on what he’s learned from writing low budget horror, women in peril movies, Christmas movies and so much more. Bottom line: Writing has to be fun!
Nov 24, 2023•47 min•Ep. 854
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