On The Page: Screenwriting

245. Script Writing, Novel Writing and the YA Market

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 19 May 2012 07:53:17 +0000

Nina Berry and Jen Klein talk about how writing scripts has made them better YA novelists.

http://ninaberry.com http://jenkleinbooks.com

244. Mom as Protagonist

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:32:50 +0000

Mom as movie protagonist? Pilar, Pat and filmmaker Leila Charles Leigh discuss! http://www.leilacharlesleigh.com

243. Smart Writing For Clever Kids

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sun, 06 May 2012 09:41:20 +0000

Jack Thomas, writer of "The Fairly Odd Parents," "The Replacements," and the tv show "How to Train Your Dragon," talks about his writing career. Special cameo by Rita Dodson.

242. Writing Great Scene Direction

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:25:54 +0000

Pilar, Pat and guest Alex Cramer explore and analyze well-written character descriptions and action lines. New contest announcement as well!

241. The Power of Film

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:06:47 +0000

UCLA Screenwriting Professor Howard Suber discusses key ponts from his books The Power of Film and Letters to Young Screenwriters. http://thepoweroffilm.com

240. Writing Through It

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:45:27 +0000

Irving Belateche, professional screenwriter and author of Under An Orange Sun, Some Days Are Blue, talks about how a tragic moment changed his perception about life and screenwriting.

239. Writing For the Faith-based Market

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:44:00 +0000

No preaching on this podcast! Filmmakers Alan Tregoning and Jason Vaile talk about writing for the Christian market and their personal success with "speed filmmaking."

238. Out-of-the-Box Funding

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:41:02 +0000

Independent filmmakers J.T. Arbogast and Kimberly Dilts talk about their creative approach to storytelling and fundraising. www.angelsperch.com

237. Ten Ways to Get an Agent

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:57:18 +0000

TV executive / career coach Carole Kirschner explains it all to you. http://www.hollywoodgameplan.com

236. TV Trends 2012

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:10:27 +0000

Writer/journalist Michael Grebb discusses the current tastes and trends of the cable and broadcast networks.

235. Storytelling in Tel Aviv

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:43:00 +0000

Julie Gray discusses her plan to unite women in the Middle East through writing and filmmaking. www.storiesnoborders.com

234. Making a Scene

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Find out how Pilar got a black eye, Nick got locked in a trunk and Pat spilled his milkshake.

233. Beyond Project Greenlight

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Director Efram Potelle discusses his approach to writing, directing and the film industry.

232. Oscar Talk 2012

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:33:14 +0000

Pilar and Laurence join Pope's Picks team Brian Pope and Michael Musa in discussing and analyzing the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.

231. Rom-Com Structure

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:36:34 +0000

Pilar offers eight different romantic comedy structures as guest David Kessler lends his dating wisdom.

230. Acting Wisdom for Writers

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:02:28 +0000

Actor Kevin E. West's (CASTLE, JUSTIFIED, LOST, 24) approach to the page reveals great character and story tips for writers. http://kevinewest.com/

229. The Editors' POV

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0000

POV of movie storytelling from Crispin Struthers (editorial dept. for THE FIGHTER, ROCK N' ROLLA and more) and Charles Kaplan (editorial department for HOT TUB TIME MACHINE, THE ROCKER, and more).

228. Four TV Movies!

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Jen Notas, writer, OTP client and former babysitter, talks about writing for Hallmark. Joe Gold and Tammy Caplan update us on their indie film.

227. Writing For The Tonight Show

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Tonight Show writer Michael Loprete talks about writing for late-night TV. Pilar lists scenes she'd like to retire in 2012.

226. Josh Stolberg Writes Everything

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Indie, Studio, Horror, B-movie... Josh wrote it or is writing it!

225. Logline Competition 2011

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:00:00 +0000

Once again, Pilar and Matt read and review loglines sent in by On The Page listeners!

224. After the Sale

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Writers David Regal and Brian Turner discuss the selling, casting and delivering of a TV pilot aimed at kids.

223. The Twelve Days of Writing

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0000

A twelve day writing guide from logline to pages. Sing along with Pat and Pilar!

222. From the UK to L.A.

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Writer Dan Wicksman gives advice to international writers who might be thinking about making the move to Los Angeles.

221. Movies About Screenwriting

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:30:00 +0000

Pilar and producer David Bax discuss movies about screenwriting.

220. Visualization Techniques for Filmmakers

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Storyboarding, 3D modeling and pre-viz. Randy Wilkins explains it all to you.