Bob Gebert and Tracy Evans set out to discuss the elements of the screenplay. But the conversation quickly veers to a free form exchange on common writing errors, clichés, script formatting and brass paper fasteners.

Bob Gebert continues his examination of the screenplay and how he approaches the second 10 pages. Bob talks with Christina Mauro on producing indie films, and procuring name talent for your production. Tracy Evans discusses being invited to speak at an upcoming digital media conference, and the latest news on digital self-distribution for indie producers.

I continue last weeks discussion with Bob Gebert on writing the screenplay. In this episode we examine several components of the first 10 pages of the script. And Bob talks with actor/producer Christina Mauro about producing indie films, what she looks for in a project, and in first time directors.

This week screenwriter/director Bob Gebert and I begin a multi-part, in-depth discussion of the screenwriting process. In this episode we examine the sellable idea, character charts, the heroes journey, the concept of the negation of the negation, and plot points. E-mail us with your comments. Our e-mail address is "show at filmmakerone dot com".

This weeks we have a jam-packed show. We talk with Bob Gebert about building the team for your breakout movie, how to plan your entry into the market, and how to increase your odds of screening at Sundance. E-mail us with your comments. Our e-mail address is "show at filmmakerone dot com".

In this episode we have a rare opportunity to peek over the shoulder of a seasoned professional screenwriter as he shares and explains his personal work methods and process. E-mail us with your comments. Our e-mail address is "show at filmmakerone dot com".

In this episode, we explore an important area of learning for screenwriters and filmmakers - dramatic structure. I also introduce a new segment, the Filmmaker One Book Review, where we continue our theme of story structure with a classic work on the subject. Movies mentioned include: "The Godfather", "The Blair Witch Project" and "American Beauty". Books mentioned include: "Aristotle's Poetics for Screenwriters" and "The Writers Journey". E-mail us with your comments. Our e-mail address is "show at filmmakerone dot com".

In this episode we get technical and dive into the ideas of High Concept, Log Lines and the Strange Attractor. We talk about how to decide when your script is ready to shoot, if it has the elements needed to draw an audience. Here are some web sites we mention in the show: Wordplayer.com - The website of Academy Award-nominated writers Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, Zoetrope.com - A submission destination and collaboration tool for filmmakers, and TiggerStreet.com - Formed by Kevin Spacey as a web-based filmmaker and screenwriter's community. Here are some of the movies mentioned in this episode: "The Puffy Chair", "The Blair Witch Project", "ET - The Extra Terrestrial" and "Back To The Future". E-mail us with your comments. Our e-mail address is "show at filmmakerone dot com".

In this episode, we continue our talk with Bob Gebert and about his first feature, "11 Minutes Ago", a sci-fi, time travel, romantic comedy. Bob will tell us more about his shooting schedule, or in this case, the single shooting day. He'll talk about some of the technical problems that arose, and how you should plan for potential problems when you make your movie. We'll also discuss how he approached post production and the challenges of bringing Hollywood-quality production values to a movie with little to no budget.

In this episode, we talk with producer and director Bob Gebert about the process of creating his first feature film, 11 Minutes Ago, a sci-fi, time travel, romantic comedy. We discuss how he shot the feature-length movie in a single day, his move to Hollywood, his transition from playwright to screenwriter, and some tips and techniques on designing a practical first film project.