
ISA Insider News - Defining & Finding Your Screenwriting Voice Vs. Tone
Max & Shayna talk entertainment news & dive into concepts of screenwriter voice & tone including an exercise on how to define your own voice. Topics:Top Story: Theatrical Experience Post-Pandemic Vs StreamingInsider: How to Keep...
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ISA Insider News - Sequels in 2022 & Giving/Getting Script Notes
Max & Shayna discuss the first billion dollar box office month since 2019 while also talking about writing for Ted Lasso & more insight on getting/working with agents and managers.Topics:Top Story: Film Sequels in 2022 Insider:...
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ISA Insider News - Netflix's Geek Week & Writing Exposition
Shayna & Max geek out about Netflix's Geek Week, specifically anything from Neil Gaiman & the 'Dos and Don'ts' of writing Exposition in screenplays.TopicsTop Story: Netflix's Geek Week Sandman, Wednesday, Midnight Club & more...
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ISA Insider News: Stranger Things & Top Gun Maverick Dominate Weekend
Max & Shayna discuss the huge weekend that saw the launch of the latest season of "Stranger Things" and the long awaited sequel to "Top Gun." Topics: Top Story: Top Gun's BIG opening weekend A look at $100M opening...
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ISA Insider News: Changing Network Upfronts & Do You Need a Pitch Deck
Network Upfronts for Ad Buying is changing & do you need a pitch deck for your screenplay? Plus, watching 1883, Yellowstone, Angelyne & Chip n' Dale. Topics:Top Story: Network Up-fronts Are Changing News & Sports Dominate...
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Insider News: Cannes, Screenwriters Guide, Michael Hauge, The Essex Serpent
Shayna & Max discuss the ongoing Cannes Film Festival & some great articles for screenwriters written by leaders within the industry, Michael Huge & Pen Densham. Time Stamps:0:00 - Top Story: Cannes Film Festival 5:10...
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Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who, Channing Tatum in Lost City +TV Brainstorming
This week we talk about the masks coming off on film/tv productions, A new Dr. Who, all about brainstorming and workshopping in TV. Then Max reveals his next Max Reacts video and a bizarre scene in Outer Banks while Shayna laughed...
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ISA Insider News - The End of Netflix? Twitter? +Lawful Screenwriting
Max & Shayna take a look at the big shake-ups impacting Netflix & Twitter. Top Story: The end of Netflix? Netflix changes other than password sharing Legal side of screenwriting Jerry West lawsuit over Winning Time Make Hollywood...
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ISA Insider News - CinemaCon, Summer Movies & the Sin of Writing "Suddenly"
In this episode, Max and Shayna talk about CinemaCon and the summer box office, Nick Cage's new movie where he plays himself, the concept of converting your script to a novel, and what exactly "high concept" means. We discuss what...
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Animation Appreciation, Have Loglines Changed? Deaf Actor on The Simpsons
Links:Why a Good Script Is Even Better When It Infects People: https://www.networkisa.org/articles/view/why-a-good-script-is-even-better-when-it-infects-people Hollywood Should Elevate, Not Diminish Animation:...
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