Story In Motion

Join MN Filmmakers David and Wade as they explore the pilot episodes of two of the biggest TV shows of the last decade, to determine what makes a great pilot episode work, and what doesn't?

Join Story In Motion hosts and filmmakers Wade and David as they revisit four of the best character introductions from some of the world's most beloved films. 

Join Story In Motion hosts and filmmakers Wade and David as they listen to their top 5 John Williams scores, and celebrate the incredible body of work of one of the greatest composers of our time.

Links to the music to listen along!

Score 1:

https://youtu.be/Ps1-YlB1TIQ?si=PY0eY_LMpIQSpIhO

(or search "John Williams Conducts Flying Theme From E.T" on YouTube)

Score 2:

https://youtu.be/GbUeK1PP7-s?si=CDlpzLaLFkkbOg0b

(or search "John Williams - Home Alone Theme" on YouTube)

Score 3:

https://youtu.be/D8zlUUrFK-M?si=cwLwklAkAT67nzte

(or search "Jurassic Park theme song" on YouTube)

Score 4:

https://youtu.be/78N2SP6JFaI?si=qPAsiQ4wbMUgrQ7Y

(or search "Superman • Main Theme • John Williams" on YouTube)

Score 5:

https://youtu.be/WC5Ed1ql_fQ?si=NOlyS0XYfiUVIQ8f

(or search "Hook Main Theme - Hook - John Williams" on YouTube)

Score 6:

https://youtu.be/L63In39n86c?si=UsaS0-WM4WQiYkQB

(or search "Star Wars | Return of the Jedi soundtrack | Luke vs Vader final duel" on YouTube)

Score 7:

https://youtu.be/wtHra9tFISY?si=tA6qEjVYtKazxePc

(or search "Hedwig's Theme" on Youtube)

Score 8:

https://youtu.be/r6Qbbyc1eLc?si=M5wBdsEx1hD0bCN9

(or search "The Princess Appears" on YouTube)

Score 9:

https://youtu.be/QU2HpDUlUzY?si=4Gda3ovMBL3FXr72

(or search " Love Pledge and the Arena" on YouTube)

Score 10:

https://youtu.be/VVYFvL5S7nU?si=okbG2U4yEqBiyjCE

(or search "Raiders March from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark - John Williams in Vienna 2020" on YouTube)

What makes a scene powerful, memorable, iconic, or all of the above?

Join filmmakers Wade and David and let's talk about what makes Rachel's introduction scene in Bladerunner so memorable!

What makes a great adaptation, and when do they go wrong? Join hosts Wade and David as they talk about some of the best (and worst) adaptations from book, stage, and screen!

Join hosts Wade and David as they walk through their video editing journeys from the past 20 years, as well as the pros and cons of Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Premiere Pro. Which editor provides the best tools for making your film? Listen to find out! 

note: Throughout the episode I refer to VHS players as "VHR". This is a result of my aged mind drifting further into madness. Please excuse this blunder!

Join hosts Wade and David as they're joined by 1st AD / UPM Ben Robertson (DGA) shortly after the announcement of the iPhone 16 to debate whether or not the iPhone is considered a cinematic tool—and if so—to what degree?

Join hosts Wade and David as they're joined by 1st AD / UPM Ben Robertson (DGA) to discuss the ever-growing importance of offline and physical media in film, music, and video games.

Story In Motion hosted by filmmaker Wade Wojcik, examines and celebrates artistic excellence in bringing stories to life through writing, drawing, cinematography, post production, and more.

Today we look at the big passion projects that seem to always be on our to-do lists, and what they mean for our greater ambitions.

Join Minnesota Filmmakers Wade and David as they examine the powerful and controversial tool of using generative AI for making art.