Storylanes

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Storylanes episodes

  • Casablanca

    In this episode we return to screenplay analysis. And we return with a good one. CASABLANCA, which in my humble opinion is the greatest screenplay ever written. Give this episode a listen and you'll find out why I think that.

    For more details, including links to all the things mentioned in this episode, the Storylines analysis of CASABLANCA, and the script to this episode, visit:

    https://storylanes.com

    34 min
  • On Directing

    For the first time since before the pandemic, I directed actors and a crew in a film. This episode I talk about that experience, and how it affects DOMICIDAL.

    As always, for more details, including links to my latest, see http://storylanes.com.

    22 min
  • Engineering a movie

    We all have unique talents that we usually use outside of movie-making. But how can we use those to help make a film? This episode, I talk about how being a professional software engineer translates into being a filmmaker. Enjoy - and check out the script of this episode at https://storylanes.com.

    19 min
  • Producer woes

    How making a movie sometimes means you spend all your time producing instead of writing and directing. Even if you got into filmmaking to write and direct.

    And we've got a new title for the movie, and a new website. It's DOMICIDAL, and you can find us at http://domicidal-movie.com.

    Plus, of course, check us out as usual at http://storylanes.com.

    14 min
  • Readthroughs

    We're back! And ready to discuss holding a read-through for your script. For all the scoop, read the blog here: https://www.storylanes.com/episode-22-read-throughs/

    17 min
  • Wanting it

    The first thing you have to do to make a movie is you have to want it really really bad. This episode we talk about that and the challenges it provides.

    11 min
  • Greed is Good: Business models and movies

    Let's talk about business models - what they are, how they apply to films, what business models am I considering for SMART HOUSE.

    As always, check out the episode on Storylines.com for some interesting links and the script of the show.

    27 min
  • Let's make a movie!
    Season 2 is going to be all about making an independent feature. I'm applying everything I learned from analyzing scripts in season 1 and making my own film. And you can be along for the ride, because this podcast is going to cover the story of how I make the film.
    Today we start with how I ended up wanting to make my first feature when most of my age cohort are thinking about retirement.
    Want to learn more? Check us out at http://storylanes.com
    18 min

About Storylanes

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If you want to know about screenwriting, the first thing most people will tell you is this: Read screenplays. Lots of screenplays. And analyze them.