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ISA Insider News: Corporate Hollywood, Missing Tom Hanks & Baseball Hugs
Max & Shayna discuss the current state of Hollywood's decision-making, your hero characters' wounds, problems with story formulas, how to address writers block & where 'A League of their Own' falls short.
Topics: - Intro, Shayna's Making a Short! - Top Story: Corporate Hollywood Decision-Making - Insider: Character Wounds ....
Take 10 with Craig: The Importance of Getting Script Notes
It's always important to get outside opinions on your work. ISA founder Craig James touches on the topic of getting quality script notes. ....
Major Streamer Consolidation, Habit Vs Inspiration & Stuck in a Small World
Max & Shayna discuss the shakeup happening at Warner Discovery, the new less-is-more mandate at Netflix, confront rewriting fears, celebrate The Sandman & feel thankful they're not on the It's a Small World ride.
Time Stamps0:00 - Intro 1:48 - Top Story: Fewer Netflix productions, Warner/Discovery....
Facing Nolan director Bradley Jackson grew up idolizing pitcher Nolan Ryan
Facing Nolan director Bradley Jackson grew up idolizing pitcher Nolan Ryan, a Major League Baseball legend whom Jackson personally considers the best pitcher of all time. Jackson says it was a dream come true to get to make a documentary about the man he calls a “mythical figure.”
“If you’re ei....
Take 10 with Craig: One way to Get an Agent or Manager
There are many ways to get connected with an agent or manager. ISA founder Craig James discusses one way you can get a reps attention on the ISA site. ....
ISA Insider News: Sale of the Golden Globes, Prepping for a General Meeting
Max & Shayna discuss a variety of topics ranging from the implications of the sale of the Golden Globes award ceremony to how and why you should prep for a general meeting. Plus, they share some shameful secrets and talk about a creepy moth.
Topics: - Top Story: Sale of the Golden Globes ceremony - Insider News: Lee Jessup on genera....
Episode 82, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World/Kind Hearts and Coronets
ONE DOWN AND…: Join me and animator/writer Glenn Dion (King of the Hill/Big Mouth/Human Resources) while we talk two films about people eliminating one’s enemies one by one.
“Don’t you talk to me about grammar.” We all have obstacles in our lives. Roadblocks that keep us from achieving our goals. But how do we deal w....
Slash’s Love of Old-School Horror Led Him to E. P. & Score The Breach
Early in The Breach, the new horror film from Rodrigo Gudiño, a body turns up on the Porcupine River and a driving, powerful riff kicks in: It’s the sound of the film’s executive producer and composer making his presence known. Before he was Slash, the legendary guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, he was....
Take 10 with Craig: Writing Gigs & Screenwriting Jobs on the ISA Site
ISA founder Craig James answers some questions about writing gigs that are listed on the International Screenwriters' Association website. ....
ISAInsider News: Streamer Forecasts & Our Critical Response to The Gray Man
Shayna & Max take a look at which streaming companies are adding the most new subscribers in 2022. Shayna gushes over the new Jordan Peele movie, "Nope," but they have very different feelings about "The Gray Man."
Topics: - Intro - Top Story: Which streamers are getting new subscribers? - What's your favorite streaming service....
The 10 Year Journey to Paradise Highway with Anna Gutto!
This week, Alrik and Liz chat with writer/director Anna Gutto on the show to talk about her first feature film Paradise Highway starring Morgan Freeman and Juliette Binoche! Anna talks about how she was able to make her first feature film at around a 6 million dollar budget. After that we talk about an a....
Take 10 with Craig: Keep Writing, but Write for Yourself, Not the Market
It might makes sense in a practical way to see what movies are succeeding and to try to come up with something that mirrors that. However, that's not a path to actual success. ....
Take 10 with Craig: Defining Your Screenwriting Voice
Finding your voice as a screenwriter is what makes your story YOURS. ....
FSS 31: Dobie Maxwell, Stand-Up Comedy, UFOs & Bank Robberies
Stand-Up comic Dobie Maxwell has lived through it all in his comedy career, from meaningful chats w/ Rodney Dangerfield & George Carlin to driving the getaway car after a bank heist (without knowing it), but he's still looking for his first UFO encounter. ....
Insider News: Spectacle of Jordan Peele & Lee Jessup Discusses YOUR Story
Max & Shayna discuss the marketability of horror comedies and the deeper meanings of Jordan Peele films. Lee Jessup reminds writers that their personal stories are important - be prepared to tell your story too!
Topics:Summer Camp & Hot Weather Top Story: Jordan Peele's Nope & spectacle Finn Wolfhard di....
They Got Dolly Parton & Jane Fonda in Their Movie... a Blessing & a curse
Still Working 9 to 5 co-directors Camille Hardman and Gary Lane say it’s a “blessing and a curse” that Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin agreed to be in their documentary.
The filmmakers were grateful that the stars of the iconic 1980 comedy 9 to 5 agreed to reunite to talk about the makin....
A Live Show with Marc Smolowitz: Producer Extraordinaire!
This week Alrik and Liz chat with Bay Area filmmaker Marc Smolowitz as part of the inaugural Bay Area Media Makers Summit. We also talk about the Academy's newest class of membership and consistency in filmmaking. Enjoy! This week Alrik and Liz chat with write....
Mission Log 38: Metamorphosis | TOS
It’s the usual story: energy being meets boy meets girl. What has to change to turn this unlikely trio into the perfect couple? Find out when we put Metamorphosis into the Mission Log. ....
Elvis Dir Baz Luhrmann on Why Film Was ‘A Great Canvas to Explore America'
Episode 66: We also talk Paul Haggis, Abigail Disney’s Chapek challenge and more
This week on TheWrap-Up podcast, TheWrap sits down with “Elvis” director, co-writer and producer Baz Luhrmann to discuss his epic biopic, while TheWrap’s founder and edit....
ISA Insider News - Generating Screenplay Ideas & Emmy Nominations
Shayna & Max tough it out through COVID to bring this one to you, discussing the importance of constantly generating new screenplay Ideas & the just-announced Emmy Nominations.
Topics: - Top Story: Emmy Changes & Nominations - ISA Insider: Matt Lieberman - Finding Unique Screenplay Ideas - ISA Insider: Working Backwards ....
