We are still drooling over the possibilities when it comes to the new kind of storytelling options StageCraft creates. Also, have you used Patreon? We're super curious how Patreon can help filmmakers, so we dive into the service and break down what it does and how it works. Speaking of which... yet another crowdfunding theatrical platform is dead. Get all th ... Show More
Jul 19
Inside the Craft of Action With Emmy-Nominated Stunt Coordinator Victor Paguia
Emmy-nominated stunt coordinator and performer Victor Paguia joins No Film School’s GG Hawkins to explain how action sequences are designed around character, story, safety, and production realities. Drawing on more than two decades of experience—including his work on I Am Legend, ... Show More
39m 40s
Jul 11
How Microbudget ‘Sour Party’ Became a Steven Soderbergh Presents
After an earlier feature project collapsed, filmmakers Amanda Drexton, Michael A. Drexton, and Samantha Westervelt decided to stop waiting for permission and make Sour Party with the people, locations, equipment, and lived experiences already available to them. They discuss finan ... Show More
49m 12s
Aug 2022
99 | Thoughts On Loglines, Antagonists, and Microbudget Filmmaking (Patreon Preview)
We wanted to give our listeners a preview of our PATREON, so you'll hearing three bite-sized samples for some of our workshops.
If you're interested in joining the Patreon, you can sign up here: www.patreon.com/TheScreenwritingLife
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32m 50s
Feb 2024
Ep 41 - So, Who Pays For The Series and Films?
Is this sponsored? Who pays for this? We're delving into the logistics behind funding our passion projects, both with and without sponsors. We also discuss the merits of trying things outside your niche, pondering on the content our YouTube algorithm serves us (are these trends?) ... Show More
30m 44s
Apr 2024
229: IMAX, the TikTok of Film Projection
<p>We're doing a follow-up Q&A this week while we sort out some scheduling hurdles on the backend, and taking a bunch more of your questions from the last six months about ideal pixel density on monitors, what the heck Salesforce does, a portable gaming-focused Windows, when in t ... Show More
1h 14m
Jun 2022
Does Consistency Matter on YouTube Anymore? [Creator Support]
Today we're talking about different storytelling formats, how to hire, how much to charge for a brand deal, and long-form vs short form content. We also dive into the latest news from the creator economy. Subscribe to our newsletter www.ThePublishPress.com Learn more about your a ... Show More
37m 21s
Sep 2025
263 | Feature Film Story Engine Checklist: 8 Elements to Turn a Situation Into a Movie (REBROADCAST)
Check out our premium TSL WORKSHOPS program here: https://tslworkshops.circle.so STORY ENGINE. Two words we so often dread, but let's be honest: the engine of your story is what POWERS your movie. It's make, or break. And today, we break down eight elements to test whether or not ... Show More
1h 10m
