Writers Group Therapy

Writers Group Therapy

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

  • Session 58 - World Building

    Where in the world...? In this week's session, we talk about world building. How different is creating for science fiction vs. fantasy? We look at some recent films and how their worlds were built, for good or bad.

    SHOW NOTES: None this episode.

    11 min
  • Session 57 - Subscription Services

    First it was Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Then the TV and cable netowrks - HBO Now, Starz and CBS All Access. Then came MoviePass (R.I.P.), Sinemia and AMC's A-List. DC Universe just launched and soon Apple and Disney will be OTT subscription services themselves. It seems EVERYONE is going to a subscription model. We discuss how the evolving film and TV markets effect writers in today's session.

    SHOW NOTES:

    DC Universe: https://www.dcuniverse.com

    Disney Play - Everything We Know So Far: http://bit.ly/2C3Nfz8
    Apple's Original TV Shows: http://bit.ly/2ynHuJg
    Sinemia: https://www.sinemia.com
    AMC Theaters: https://www.amctheatres.com

     

    14 min
  • Session 56 - Film Festival Strategies

    You've done it! You've produced your short film - now what? In today's session, learn from Tom and Rachanee's experience on the film festival circuit. The how, where, when and why of submitting your film, and keeping your sanity and shirt in the process. 

    SHOW NOTES:

    Filmfreeway.com: https://filmfreeway.com

    Withoutabox.com: https://www.withoutabox.com

     

    12 min
  • Session 55 - Back to School

    It's Back to School time! We ask the question: What did you do on your summer vacation? And now that school is back in session, what will you be working towards this fall?

    SHOW NOTES: 

    Reclamation Comic Con Q&A: https://youtu.be/aI4cYXPmGYk

    Synesthesia Comic Con Q&A: https://youtu.be/aDxxFNREbLM
    Burbank Film Festival: http://www.burbankfilmfest.org
    Golden State Film Festival: https://www.goldenstatefilmfestival.com
    Sepulveda Screening Room: https://www.studioscreenings.com
    NMHC Latino Scene Showcase: http://www.nhmc.org/latinosceneshowcase

     

    11 min
  • Session 54 - Interview with Writer/Producer/DP Travis Joe Dixon

    Travis Joe Dixon, a writer/producer/DP joins us in Session #54 to share his experience behind the keyboard and the camera, and his work on recent timed filmmaking contests.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Reach Travis on:

    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravisJDixon
  • Instagram: http://instagram.com/TravisJDixon
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travisdixonactor/
  • Website: http://www.MrTravisDixon.com
    • 14 min
  • Session 53 - The Art of the Plot Twist

    What makes a good plot twist? We all love being blown away by a being thrown an awesome curveball in movies and shows. In today's session we discuss what makes them work, and what doesn't. Tweet us your favorite twists!

     

    SHOW NOTES: Visit session page on Writersgrouptherapy.com page for links to films discussed

     

    15 min
  • Session 52 - A Blockbuster One Year Retrospective

    52 weeks ago, we started Writers Group Therapy to help other writers navigate their writing, careers and Hollywood. How are we doing? In this 52nd session, we look back on a year of podcasts.  Thanks to all our listeners, those from Session #1 to those that are just joining the group now.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Tom's Favorite Session: Ready Player One http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/04/readyplayer1
    Rachanee's Favorite Session: Interview with Dan O'Shannon (Writer/EP on "Modern Family")  http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/03/session-28-dan-oshannon/

    11 min
  • Session 51 - Moving to LA and Living the Dream

    We've already talked about WHY you might want to move to Los Angeles to pursue your dream of screenwriting for the next Emmy or Oscar winner (See Session #38), but what happens when you actually decide to make the move? In today's session we talk about tips for making the move to Los Angeles and surviving when you get here. 

    SHOW NOTES:

    Session #38 - Do you need to be in LA? - http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/05/session-38-la/

    The Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in Los Angeles - https://www.amazon.com/Newcomers-Handbook-Moving-Living-Angeles/dp/0912301910

    18 min
  • Session 50 - We Have Bad Taste

    Sometimes you just can't help but like a show or movie that everyone else thinks are completely unfit for human consumption. In this week's session we discuss the things we loved that others hated. **Spoiler alert! - We discuss key plot points to movies and TV shows, most listed below, but may have missed a few.**

    SHOW NOTES: 

    Lady in the Water: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452637

    Dinotopia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310443
    Covington Cross: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103391
    Joan of Arcadia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367345
    Robin Hood (BBC Version): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787985
    Firefly: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461
    Godzilla (1984): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120685
    Space Above & Beyond: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112173
    The Dollhouse: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135300
    Planet of the Apes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133152

    17 min
  • Session 49 - Tom Hates The Last Jedi

    Did you ever see a movie in the theater and really enjoy it, but then, months later watch it again and think "what was I thinking!?" In this week's Session, we discuss Tom having this same revelation in regards to "The Last Jedi." 

    SHOW NOTES: None this episode

    16 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…