The video version of this interview here on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acy5KxytQBA&t=17s
0:00 - Why Outlining Is Essential In Screenwriting
13:52 - Simple Ideas Make Great Movies
22:50 - A Writer Has 4 Pivotal Reasons To Write A Screenplay
35:08 - 3 Words That Make Up Every Story
46:35 - Difference Between A Story Engine And A Story Goal
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Dec 2022
Going Right From Film School Shorts to a First Feature
Today we speak to Matthew Gentile and Matt Allen about the process of filming and editing the film, American Murderer. Matthew met Matt in film school, and invited him to collaborate on his first feature film. American Murderer is now available on Amazon Prime.
In this episode, w ... Show More
44m 18s
Jul 2023
Why You Shouldn't Choose a Lane as a Filmmaker
So you’re a beginner filmmaker who isn’t sure what path to take. Do you focus on commercials, television, documentaries, or feature films? Well, who says you have to pick just one lane and stick to it?
In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and director Natalia Leite di ... Show More
46m 34s
Apr 2020
7 | Mastering Structure In Your Screenplay: Part II
If you haven't listened to last week's episode, jump back and make sure you're caught up, because this week, we're picking up at the midpoint. PLUS, as always, we answer your incredible questions, here, on The Screenwriting Life podcast! Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! - ... Show More
47m 6s
Oct 2022
How to Give Notes That Help and What AI Will Do to Filmmaking
You win some and you lose some. This is what happens when there are shifts in the industry, and AI is bringing with it a major shift.
In this episode, we talk about…
Shortverse - The place filmmakers, industry pros, and fans of short film can connect
The complexity and inevitabil ... Show More
57m 39s
Apr 2020
6 | Mastering Structure In Your Screenplay: Part I
Writers dread the idea of feeling confined by a structure, but what they don't realize, is that structure is one of the greatest gifts that they can be given as a writer. Structure = story, and the best films ever made know how to "play within the rules." Today, we go over those ... Show More
39m 8s
Apr 2024
These No Film School Listeners Won Slamdance and Then Some
Nina Ognjanovic is the director of the film, Where the Road Leads, which won Best Narrative Feature at Slamdance 2023. Nina and her passionate team prove you can successfully market a foreign, indie film on a limited budget and still win at major festivals in the US and worldwide ... Show More
39m 42s