Writers Group Therapy

Writers Group Therapy

By Rachanee Lumayno and Tom LovemanTV & Film
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Writers Group Therapy episodes

  • Session 77 - Best Practices in Fair Use

    How did they get away with using all those companies in "Ralph Breaks The Internet"? (May contain SPOILERS!) In today's session we discuss Fair Use.

    Note: We are NOT lawyers. Consult an actual attorney before you make your multi-million dollar, pop-culture-themed movie. 

    SHOW NOTES:

    Hollywood Reporter: Making of "Ralph Breaks the Internet: How Disney Turned eBay and Amazon Into Cartoons
    Gamespot.com: "31 Things We Learned About Ralph Breaks the Internet"
    Stanford: Four Factors to Consider in Fair Use
    RightsofWriters.com: Can I Mentino Brand Name Products In My Fiction

    13 min
  • Session 76 - Interview with Gustavo Sampaio, Founder and Director of the NoHo Cinefest

    This week's session is an interview with Gustavo Sampaio, the Founder and Director of the NoHo Cinefest in North Hollywood, now in its sixth year. He is also a writer, producer, director and editor. We discuss the upcoming festival and his film "GAIA."

    SHOW NOTES:

    NoHo Cinefest: https://www.nohocinefest.com
    Gustavo on IMDb: https://www.imdb.me/gustavosampaio
    Gustavo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gustavoproducer

    14 min
  • Session 75 - Works for Hire: Controlling Your Creations

    Getting a writing gig or selling your script is awesome! That is, until your read the fine print. What happens to your work once you hand it over? Who owns the characters, worlds and stories you create? This session looks into what is a "work for hire," and what it means to your creative future.

    SHOW NOTES: None this episode

    13 min
  • Session 74 - IMDB for Writers with Kari Nissena

    IMDB, or the Internet Movie Database, is an indispensible resource for writers who want to research films and TV shows, network with producers, managers, agents and talent, as well as showcase their credits and awards. But we writers are not always the best at marketing ourselves. In this week's session, we talk with Kari Nissena, an actor, producer and transformation coach on how to improve our image on IMDB. 

    SHOW NOTES:

    Actor Transformation (Kari's website): https://www.actortransformation.com
    Find "Three Ways to Improve Your IMDB" there as well

    19 min
  • Session 73 - Blockbuster Battle - Bird Box vs. A Quiet Place

    It’s a blockbuster (not the failed movie rental chain) showdown in today’s session as we compare two sense-based horror films from a writer’s perspective. It’s Bird Box vs. A Quiet Place. **SPOILER ALERT!**

    SHOW NOTES:

    Bird Box on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80196789
    Bird Box on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2737304
    A Quiet Place Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR7cc5t7tv8
    A Quiet Place on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6644200
    The Happening on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0949731

    15 min
  • Session 72 - Interview with Writer/Producer Steve Spalding

    We welcome Steve Spalding to our group session this week. Steve is a writer and producer from Florida whose TV pilot, "The Many Lives of Ann Winters," was one of five winning pilots in the Playstation Emerging Filmmaker Program that were produced by Playstation and Ideas United. Steve discusses he experience producing his pilot and his other writing endeavors.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Watch "The Many Lives of Ann Winters": https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/playstation-video/emerging-filmmakers/the-many-lives-of-ayn-winters/
    Ideas United: https://ideasunited.com
    "At The Midnight," a narrative podcast by Steve Spalding: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/at-the-midnight/id1382379265
    Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sbspalding
    Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbspalding
    17 min
  • Session 71 - When is Your Script Finished?

    I think most writers will agree, scripts are never finished. Up until the editing is finished, the story is still malleable. As a writer though, at some point, we have to put "THE END" on our writing process before we share it with agents, managers, producers, etc. So, when is your script finished?

    SHOW NOTES: None this episode

    12 min
  • Session 70 - Interview with Writer/Producer/Director Stephen Kogon

    Truth is, sometimes, you just have to do it yourself. In Session #70, we interview Stephen Kogon, who wrote, produced and director the feature film "Dance Baby Dance" to learn how he made his project a reality.

    SHOW NOTES: 

    Dance Baby Dance: http://www.dancebabydancemovie.com
    Sketch for Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance: https://youtu.be/vq5AR2BU0yk
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/DBDTheMovie

    13 min
  • Session #70 - Interview with Writer/Producer/Director Stephen Kogon

    Truth is, sometimes, you just have to do it yourself. In Session #70, we interview Stephen Kogon, who wrote, produced and director the feature film "Dance Baby Dance" to learn how he made his project a reality.

    SHOW NOTES: 
    Dance Baby Dance: http://www.dancebabydancemovie.com
    Sketch for Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance: https://youtu.be/vq5AR2BU0yk
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/DBDTheMovie

    13 min
  • Session 69 - Notes Etiquette

    Getting notes on your projects can be a harrowing experience. How you give them is just as important. In today's session, we discuss how to deal with notes from both sides.

    SHOW NOTES: None this episode

    14 min

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Writers Group Therapy is a podcast by writers for writers. We cover timeless topics for writers on the craft, important issues related to the business of writing, and interviews with up-and-coming and…