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Episode 25 - The Holiday Edition & What Makes For A Great Christmas Movie

Join the ISA's Felicity Wren and Max Timm as they sit fireside and celebrate the holiday spirit by discussing great Christmas movies, themes, and list their favorite timeless classics. Christmas movies tend to follow a particular type of theme and a relatable approach to character development. Felicity and Max discuss how such elements he....

The American Film Market / AFM Wrap Up (Indie Film Hustle Edition)

IFH Episode 198: The AFM Wrap Up (Indie Film Hustle Edition)I had the pleasure of attending this year's AFM (The American Film Market). This was my first time actually walking the entire market. I met a ton of people, made great connections and really got the inside look at how films are sold internationally.In this episode, I discuss the majo....

Sundance Wants to Help You Distribute Your Indie Film...REALLY!

IFH Episode 197: Sundance Wants to Help You Distribute Your Indie Film...REALLY!Yup that's right the Sundance Institute wants to help you distribute your film. Liz Manashil (listen to her interview here), the manager of the Sundance Creative Distribution Fellowship reached out to me to get the word out ....

SellingYourScreenplay.com - Horror Writer / Director, Eddie Renner

Episode 193Eddie Renner Talks About His New Horror Film, Crepitus.....

SellingYourScreenplay.com - Keir Burrows and his Grounded Sci-Fi Feature

Episode 192: Writer/Director Keir BurrowsKeir Burrows Talks About His New Grounded Sci-Fi Thriller, Anti Matter. ....

SellingYourScreenplay.com - Journalist to Screenwriter with Bruce Cameron

Episode 191 - Writer W. Bruce CameronW. Bruce Cameron Talks About His Transition From Writing A Newspaper Column To Screenwriter.....

SellingYourScreenplay.com - Irish Director Brendan Muldowney

Episode 190: Irish Director Brendan MuldowneyBrendan Muldowney Talks About His New 13th Century Irish Adventure Film, Pilgrimage. ....

I S A Reviews: James Fanco's, The Disaster Artist

“The Disaster Artist” delivers laughs without digging deep.James Franco does a superb imitation of Tommy Wiseau in “The Disaster Artist”, but the movie doesn’t dig deep enough into who the failed filmmaker was and why his 2003 dud “The Room” was such a debacle. Sure, it mines lots of laughs....

The Art and Craft of Writing a Comedy w / Peter Desberg & Jeffrey Davis

Episode 194: The Art and Craft of Writing a Comedy w / Peter Desberg & Jeffrey DavisIf you ever wanted to know some of the secrets of how to write a comedy then today's guest might be able to help. Peter Desberg and Jeffrey Davis are the authors of Now That’s Funny! The Art and Craft of Comedy Writing, a new book that provides an int....

How to Create Suspense Like Hitchcock with Jeffery Michael Bays

Episode 193: How to Create Suspense Like Hitchcock with Jeffery Michael BaysHave you ever wanted to know how Alfred Hitchcock became the master of suspense? How Hitch used the camera and lens to create terror in the audience? Well, you can watch all 52 films Hitchcock directed or if you want to get a head start on you Hitchcock education you should....

How to Sell Your Film at the American Film Market with Johnathan Wolf

Episode 192: How to Sell Your Indie Film at the American Film Market with Johnathan WolfHave you ever wondered how films are sold internationally or domestically for that matter? Today on the show we have Jonathan Wolf, the managing director of the American Film Market or AFM as it's known. The American Film Market generates over $1 Billion in the ....

I S A Reviews: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” challenges narrative norms.Martin McDonagh may be a filmmaker from England, but he certainly understands America. His take on small town life in the USA is insightful and uncanny. In “Three Billboards Outside E....

Blair Witch Project: Directing an Indie Film Phenomenon w / Eduardo Sanchez

Blair Witch Project: Directing an Indie Film Phenomenon w/ Eduardo SanchezWho hasn't heard of the now legendary indie film rags to riches tale of The Blair Witch Project? Every film student from Los Angeles to Mumbai heard the story of how two young film students spent $27,000 (mostly from friends, family and credit cards) to make a little indie ho....

Episode 12 - How To Approach Your Rewrite & The Importance of a Mentor

Rewriting is the crux of every writer's existence, but it's a necessity. So join Max and Felicity as they talk about rewriting and why it's so important to have someone helping you through your rewrite. Doing it alone will only take you longer, especially if you're relatively new to the screenwriting process.This is a podcast recording of the ISA's....

I S A Reviews: 70's B-Movies and the Book, "Opening Wednesday..."

"Opening Wednesday at a Theater or Drive-In Near You” is a must-read for movie fansCharles Taylor is an author and film critic who loves B movies and his new book showcases some of the greatest unsung gems from the 1970’s. “Opening Wednesday at a Theater or Drive-In Near You” does an expert job of examining the shadow cinema....

SellingYourScreenplay.com with Writer, Director, Producer Sonny Dyon

Episode 189Sonny Dyon talks about writing and directing his latest short film, The Grove.....

SellingYourScreenplay.com - Interview with Writer / Director, Jared Cohn

Episode 188Jared Cohn talks about his latest feature film, the horror film Devil's Domain.....

Episode 11 - Gaining Access to the Industry

This is a podcast recording of the ISA's Facebook Live broadcast of Wine Wednesdays. Please note that some promotions offered during the live broadcast are not offered to the participants listening to the recording. We can, however, assist you if you wish to find out more information regarding ISA events, contests, or consulting offers. Just reach ....

I S A Reviews: Justice League

Hello everyone, and welcome to PAGE 2 SCREEN. This is the weekly podcast presented by the International Screenwriters Association where two writers examine a movie or a TV show and its journey from page to screen. I’m Jeff York, your host, and today we have another superhero movie to discuss. It’s the JUSTICE LEAGUE movie from Warner Br....

SellingYourScreenplay.com - Breaking Into The Business with Michael Lucker

Episode 187Screenwriter, Michael Lucker talks about how he broke into the business as a screenwriter.....