Scriptcake

An amazing interview with screenwriter, author and mentor, Bob Saenz. Bob has over 16 feature film credits and is the author of 'That's Not the Way it Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to the Craft and Business of Screenwriting".

Purchase Bob's book here ==>>  'That's not the Way it Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to the Craft and Business of Screenwriting.'

Bob talks about his journey from actor to screenwriter and enlightens us with his stories from his book. Bob is a strong inspirational voice for up and coming screenwriters. This podcast was so good that we are going to have to split it into two podcasts with Part 2 coming soon. 

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How do you design scenes? What do you think about before you begin writing? Here's a quick look at how I approach writing a scene. 

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Hal Ackerman is a screenwriter, published author, and playwright. He taught screenwriting at UCLA for 30 years and was the co-chair of the Screenwriting program for the last 10 of those years. Hal is also the author of "Write Screenplays that Sell - the Ackerman Way."

Buy Hal's book here ==>> "Write Screenplays that Sell - the Ackerman Way"

This podcast is a fascinating look at screenwriting through the eyes of someone who has done it, taught it and helped hundreds of successful screenwriters launch their careers. Enjoy!

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One of the weakest elements in a novice screenwriters script is a weak antagonist. Learn how to make the antagonist represent so much more than just being the 'bad guy.'

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I'm sure you've all heard that screenwriting adage - write what you know. I heard it in my very first screenwriting class but it took me years to truly understand what it meant. Take a listen to this short podcast to understand what 'write what you know' really mean.

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In this short podcast, I answer a question that I've been asked 100s of times - Why does my screenplay fizzle out after 20-25 pages? 

I identify what is missing in 99.9% of the scripts that I've been asked to analyze that have this issue. Take a listen and see if I can shed a little light on what the problem is. 

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Christopher Vogler is a Hollywood development executive, screenwriter, author and educator, best known for working with Disney and his screenwriting guide, 'The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure For Writers.'

Buy Chris' book here ==>> "The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers"

He studied filmmaking at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts and was inspired by the writings of mythologist Joseph Campbell, particularly The Hero with a Thousand Faces, which detailed the Hero's Journey archetype in classical mythology.

Vogler used Campbell's work to create a 7-page company memo for Hollywood screenwriters, A Practical Guide to The Hero with a Thousand Faces, which Vogler later developed into 'The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure For Writers.' Vogler has since spun off his techniques into a worldwide Masterclass.

Vogler has worked for Disney Studios, Fox 2000 Pictures, and Warner Bros. in the development department. He contributed story material to the Disney animated feature The Lion King.

For more information on Christopher Vogler, please visit his website at: chrisvogler.wordpress.com.

You can find information on his books at Michael Wiese Productions, www.mwp.com.

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For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out  www.lovinder.com.

David is an accomplished Screenwriter of over 60 screenplays with 15 screenwriting credits on IMDb. David teaches screenwriting at Drexel University and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. David evaluates screenplays for the prestigious Austin Screenwriters Conference and is active in the Philadelphia screenwriting community, frequently reading screenplays for The Set In Philadelphia Screenplay Competition and serving as a panelist/mentor at various workshops aimed at nurturing new talent.

David's book entitled "Screenwriting for Micro-Budget Films" was published by Routledge Press in 2021. The book is an examination of the special characteristics that are needed to make a feature film for under $100,000. The book includes interviews with micro-budget filmmakers Alex Ross Perry ("Her Smell", "Golden Exits", "Listen Up, Phillip"), Lawrence Michael Levine ("Black Bear", "Wild Canaries") and Aaron Katz ("Cold Weather", "Quiet City").

Buy David's Book here ==>> 'Screenwriting for Micro-Budget Films'

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For more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out  www.lovinder.com.