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Episode 33 - Open a Bottle with Inspiration and an Open Q & A
In this episode, Felicity Wren and Max Timm open up the Facebook lines and answer any and all questions the live viewers have, plus fun commentary on notes and comments.
Remember, Felicity and Max always have open Q&A during every Facebook Live broadcast, so....
Episode 31 - Page Writing Particulars
What's the best way to write action lines, and should writers use camera angles, directions, and specific blocking? Can a writer get away with being "literary" and emotional in action lines within a script? So many more questions are answered in this episode of Wine Wednesday with Felicity Wren and Max T....
Episode 30 - Great Love Stories - Valentine's Day Special
A Valentine's Day special where Max Timm and Felicity Wren talk about their favorite romantic comedies and then some, along with a discussion about what makes for the best romantic films.Remember, Felicity and Max always have open Q&A during every Facebook Live broadcast, so you should tune in when the....
ISA Reviews - Season 2 of Netflix's, Glow
The sophomore season of “GLOW” on Netflix betters its freshman year.
Netflix’s dramedy GLOW, about women’s wrestling in the 80’s, had an auspicious first season in 2017. It helped rack up Netflix subscriptions, became a critical darling, and just received 10 Emmy awards. The show’s second se....
SYS - Writer / Director Mateo Gil and His New Sci-Fi Drama, Realive
Episode 195
Spanish filmmaker, Mateo Gil, talks about his latest film, a sci-fi drama called Realive. He talks about the early days of his career in Spain as a screenwriter working with director Alejandro Amenabar, and how he’s been able to branch out to writing and directing international films. ....
SellingYourScreenplay.com - Writer, Director, Producer, Asif Akbar
Episode 233
Screenwriter, director, and producer Asif Akbar talks about the early days of his career and how it lead him to his latest feature film, Astro.
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ISA Reviews - Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Plot struggles mar the tense action in “Sicario: Day of the Soldado”
“Sicario: Day of the Soldado” is a sequel shot, acted and directed with the same care as its 2015 predecessor “Sicario.” Still, none of that expertise can gloss over a script tha....
ISA Reviews - Ant-Man and The Wasp
“Ant-Man and the Wasp” succeeds by staying small and in its lane.
There are many reasons the Ant-Man franchise is so successful. The premise of a miniscule superhero is hilarious. The actors cast are all deft comedic players. Most importantly, this Marvel Studios remains down-to-earth, really down t....
Episode 29 - Promoting Yourself and Your Work
We're all sales people at the end of the day, and it's the salesman who make it in this town. We all need to treat our writing career like any other business - if no one knows you and your work exists, then you'll never gain any traction. For this episode of the ISA's Wine Wednesday Facebook Live Broadcast, Max Timm sits down with the ISA's&nb....
Episode 28 - Approaching Adaptation
Do you have a book or preexisting material that you have dreams of turning in to the next blockbuster? Maybe just a news article that you think could make a really interesting TV show? Adaptation is the way of the industry these days, so tune in to Felicity and Max as they share a bottle of vino and talk all things adaptation.
Remember, Felicity a....
Episode 27 - Year In View
As opposed to a "year in REview", the ISA's Wine Wednesday duo of Max Timm and Felicity Wren present a "year in view" as they kick off 2018 with an all encompassing broadcast and script-talk, getting our writers ready for a productive year. Enjoy, and stay tuned for more broadcasts throughout 2018.
Remember, Felicity and Max always have open ....
Submitting to Contests with Craig James
A strategy for submitting to screenplay contests with the founder of the International Screenwriters' Association, Craig James. If you plan on submitting to contests, learn from the best - the ISA! We cultivate a list of the best contests and provide access to them via our website, CONTESTS.
You can also watch the video to this podcast here: ....
ISA Reviews - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” has action and fun, but could use some new DNA
If you’re going to do a fifth film in a franchise, you could do a lot worse than “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.” It’s well directed by J.A. Bayona, with a lot of popcorn action perfect for the summer movie seas....
ISA Reviews - Tag
“Tag” earns its laughs through character and story
Often, summer comedies are over-the-top farces that strive to be little else than popcorn entertainment. There’s nothing wrong with that, but when one like “Tag” comes along that attempts more, it stands out. The story of five friends who have....
SellingYourScreenplay.com - Screenwriters, Bobby Roe and Zack Andrews
Bobby Roe and Zack Andrews Talk About Their Horror Sequel, The Houses October Built 2....
Film Inquiry Ep 11 - Director Hot Streaks
Talking all things Directing on this 11th episode of the Film Inquiry Podcast ....
Film Inquiry Ep 10: DUNKIRK, BABY DRIVER, VALERIAN & More
Emily Wheeler takes over for Mike and joins Jay in this 10th episode of the Film Inquiry podcast, in which they talk the movies of the moment.We’re at the tenth episode of the Film Inquiry Podcast and it’s glorious.Summer has been keeping us uber busy, myself especially, which is why I am absent from....
Film Inquiry Ep 9: Pixar Filmography
Pixar is a studio synonymous with greatness. Or maybe not? On this the eighth episode, Jay and myself rank every single Pixar film from Toy Story all the way up to Finding Dory leading culminating with Jay’s thoughts on Cars 3.We have differing opinions on which feature is the best from the studio and come to full blows as we make our way dow....
Film Inquiry Ep 8: Rotten Movies We Love
Hola, people from all over the world!On this the eighth episode, Jay and myself (Mike) have the time of our lives. We being the podcast by talking about the best and worst of what we’ve seen recently.Then the controversial discourse begins. I talk about my feelings about Wonder Woman and they are very ....
ISA Reviews: Hereditary w/ Ghost Hunter Scott Markus
“Hereditary” has lots of mood and surprises but lacks cohesion.
Is it enough for a horror movie to deliver the frights, even if the script doesn’t hold together? “Hereditary”, from filmmaker Ari Aster, is superb at setting an unsettling mood, but its story is just too confounding. The film has shocks that earn screams....
