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Interview with Filmmaker Archie Borders, on Making It Outside of Hollywood
Ep 265
Kentucky filmmaker Archie Borders talks about his career while living far from Hollywood and how he was able to put his latest film together, Under the Eiffel Tower.....
Interview with Writer, Matthew Brown, on Producing Your Indie Film
Ep 264
This week on the SYS Podcast, screenwriter Matthew Brown talks about writing the screenplay for his new indie drama, Maine, and how he got it produced.....
Interview with Filmmaker Duo, Hannah Barlow & Kane Senes
Ep 263
This week on the podcast I talk with filmmakers Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes about their latest indy feature, For Now. We talk through the entire process of how they were able to get this film finished.....
Interview with Vladimir de Fontenay, Using a Short to Market a Feature
Ep 262
Filmmaker Vladimir de Fontenay talks about taking his short film, Mobile Homes, and how he used that as a marketing tool to get the feature version produced.....
Interview with Actor-Turned-Writer/Director, Joseph Culp
Ep 261This week, Joseph Culp comes on the podcast to talk about his long career as an actor and how that got him ready for his new role as a writer/director on his latest feature film, Welcome To The Men's Club.....
Interview with Laura Eason, Transitioning from Playwright to TV & Features
Ep 260In this episode of the podcast I talk to screenwriter Laura Eason about how she was able to use her successful playwriting career as a spring board to writing for 'House of Cards' and how that lead her to her latest feature film, 'Here and Now' starring Sarah Jessica Parker.....
Episode 56 - Planning for 2019 with the Nickelodeon Writing Program
In this first episode of 2019, Max and Felicity sit with the Nickelodeon Writing Program's Director of Talent Development & Outreach, Sherley Ibarra, to discuss all things fellowships, writing programs (especially the amazing Nick Writing Program, of course), and how to get ready for a successful year ahead.
Remember, Felicity Wren and Max Tim....
Surviving & Thriving in Hollywood with Filmmakers Ryan Morrison & Joe Penna
From launching and maintaining a YouTube channel - MysteryGuitarMan - that has garnered over three-million subscribers and over 400 million views in total, Joe Penna teamed up with his producing partner, Ryan Morrison, to start creating longer form content. With the intent to simply make a living in this industry by doing something they l....
Episode 55 - Happy Holidays, and Christmas Movies!
Creative Screenwriting Magazine and our wonderful wine sponsor, Steele Wines, help us ring in the 2018 holiday season. It's amazing that we're finished with another year, but we can't wait to see how the new year rolls along. Join Felicity and Max in sharing some holiday spirit and talking about their favorite Christmas and inspirational movies. Ch....
Interview with Meredith Danluck, From Documentaries to Narratives
Ep 259
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In this week's episode of the podcast I talk with writer (and director) Meredith Danluck about her early days working in the media arts, how that lead to documentary filmmaking, and how she transitioned that into a career writing and directing narrative features.....
Episode 54 - Being Good In A Room, Wine Included or Not
With our special sponsors, the Nickelodeon Writing Program and Max Timm's The Story Farm, our goofy-yet-knowledgeable hosts talk about what it takes to be good in a room, how to deliver a great pitch, and offer reminders that being you can help sell you.Remember, Felicity Wren and Max Timm always have open Q&A during every Facebook Li....
Interview and Talking Business with UK Producer, Dean Fisher
SYS Episode 258
Guest: Dean Fisher
This week on the podcast I talk with UK producer Dean Fisher about how he got his start in the business and how he was able to put together his latest feature, The Bromley Boys.....
Interview with Family Friendly Writer/Director, Paulina Lagudi
SYS Episode 257
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This week on the podcast I talk with screenwriter and director Paulina Lagudi about her career producing numerous short films and how that eventually lead her to her latest family friendly feature film, Mail Order Monster.....
Episode 53 - Live from Napa at the Napa Valley FF - Film, Writing & Wine
Our first on-location broadcast of Wine Wednesday, and where better than Napa, CA? Felicity and Max made the trek up the coast and attended the ever-so fabulous Napa Valley Film Festival. If you haven't been, you need to go - it's one of our favorites, if not the favorite. Our sponsors for this episode were the Napa Valley Film Festival a....
Episode 52 - Happy Halloween! What Makes For A Scary Story
On this spooky version of Wine Wednesday, we are honored to have our wine sponsor for this episode be the ever-so-tasty Steele Wines alongside Max Timm's consulting and coaching company, The Story Farm. Though you're listening to this episode, you might want to consider tuning in to the video version on the ISA's Facebook page becaus....
Table Read My Screenplay - Live Reading of 2018 Short Grand Prize Winner
As a part of the ISA's ongoing support of the Table Read My Screenplay contest, we are sharing a recorded reading of the grand prize winning short screenplay from the TRMS - Austin contest.
Down River was written by Kerry L M Russell. Casting was done by the ISA's Felicity Wren. Take a listen and enjoy a little story time with our Table ....
ISA Spotlight Interview with the Writer of The Post, Liz Hannah
To put it lightly, it was a pleasure having Liz Hannah on the ISA's Curious About Screenwriting podcast. Her story of success is nothing short of miraculous, but the podcast host, Max Timm, discussed with Liz the importance of setting oneself up for such a miracle and how there is no such thing as an overnight success. While Liz only brie....
ISA Reviews - Aquaman
“Aquaman” drowns in too many ideas, visuals, and special effects
“Aquaman” may be doing well at the box office, but this latest in the DC Extended Universe is nonetheless a mess. The film is crammed full of too many visual ideas, too many battles, too much CGI, and too many god-awful lines and jokes. Lead Jason Momoa has ce....
ISA Reviews - Mary Poppins Returns
“Mary Poppins Returns” delights in song, dance and nostalgia.
“Mary Poppins Returns” is a film full of childhood wonder, exquisite production values, and charming performances across the board, particularly Emily Blunt picking up where Julie Andrews left off as the title character. One does wonder however, if all of this so....
ISA Reviews - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is an eye-popping and meta animated adventure
Move over “Incredibles 2” and make way for another superb 2018 animated superhero movie - “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse.” This is the 7th Spidey movie since 2002 and it is both reverential to the franchise and able to lampoon it as ....
