Saturdays with The Story Dude

Game shows have been around since the popularity and or the invention of television. Are they still worth watching and is the quality any good?

I have discovered the best screenwriting workflow that worked for me when conceptualising ideas for a movie or any media content for distribution. Link: https://screencraft.org/blog/three-reasons-why-you-should-write-your-first-draft-by-hand/ Is it really worth getting a job in the industry via social media?

Considering there are other options out there when it comes to screenwriting software packages for writers to choose from, it is a no brainer to not have those options on the list when picking the right tool for the job and the write software package for the screenwriter and or filmmaker. Also a short touching base on my options to distribute my films and content after choosing to abandon mainstre...

It is obvious that festive days like Valentine's Day are being devalued. What's more is that it is saddening to see that filmmakers are using these days as an excuse to justify their poor choices in movies as self expression or satisfy their gratification disease. A lot of opposing viewpoints being raised against the so called 'woke' culture and why everyone should be upset about i...

Discussing period pieces in Film and Television and should you as creative practitioners make movies in this genre and add to your portfolio.

Physical media versus streaming services. A big thank you to my listerners and of course, plans for the new year.

Recap of what was discussed in the year 2023. What movies I would recommend watching rather than the usual Christmas watchings + my Christmas message of the year.

Why would you choose the wrong kind of microphone based on the hype on social media. Microphone sound is subjective as per my research and asking a few experts in the field of sound capture. You should be using the best microphone for the job. Critics of the Smallville TV show may be criticising the show for the wrong reasons while not remember the premise of the show.

I learnt more about filmmaking and screenwriting after I graduated from the New York Film Academy (NYFA) - the worst of the worst film schools that I have gone to and the most expensive. I share my experience with Y'all and recap the worthiness of learning your filmmaking craft at film schools. I give a few examples to illustrate my point. Avoid NYFA at all costs.

Based on my experience studying Bollywood and Bollywood, I've put together a tips lists for you to study should any filmmaker want to make content for the Indian film market. But first, you need to understand the mindset of both the filmmakers and the audience members in India.

Given the odds of getting into mainstream film and TV, I advise aspiring filmmakers and other content creators on their next steps. My review of the Tollywood film Rakhi, which I have come to realise that this is a propaganda film that has had a negative effect on society in India.

There are a lot of filmmakers out there (this includes the independent world of film) that have a few misconceptions or a mindset that is more hurtful to them than being helpful. My suggestions on how to fix this - simple, yet achievable ones.

Now that the world famous writers' strike has ended in Hollywood and an agreement was reached, I briefly discuss the outcome, including using tools to get the job done. I throw in another round of misconceptions from the film and TV world from when I went to film school.

No qualification is needed to be or become a film critic in the film business. Producers rely heavily on them to determine whether a project is going to be a viable endeavour or have a healthy ROI. How can this qualification be set?

How to fix Boy meets Girl and other romance stories. This includes Holiday romance stories that focus too much on the falling in love in every single storyline. Bollywood and Tollywood have sinned again and they keep sinning.

Do not for one second think that the critics are better content creators than you. Most of them are not qualified to give an opinion.

What is it with the rise in popularity of TV shows lately? My reasons for this. I also put out a Wishlist for what I hope to see in movies and TV shows moving ahead into the future.

A brief rundown on the writer's strike and what are best use cases to assist show runners, producers and creative practitioners with content creation using AI. Useful links: Shows impacted by the writers strike Hollywood goes on strike Writers Strike and what it means for the industry Viewers to soon feel the effects of the writers strike

Do you really need that agent or manager considering you can easily make content on the cheap and upload to something like YouTube? Are critics in the business really qualified to critique what they are criticising after all? Tune in to find out.

Content for kids in films and TV shows. Don't be a hypocrite. Are Villains in films and TV shows more interesting than protagonists of the story now?

Film stock is being used less and less. Access to facilities is also getting less and less + what is causing for the steady decline of quality Sci-fi shows on Network TV? Useful links: Film is Back Film Stock vs Digital: A comparison Can't decide between film and digital?

There are some fundamental problems with screenwriting courses that aren't allowing aspiring screenwriters to put out quality content, which leads to more fierce competition and make it difficult for critics to say no to a script.

If you are a creative producer, show runner, screenwriter, filmmaker or any other type of creative practitioner, you should never give away your power or authority to the critics. You need to let the market decide whether your movie is good or bad.

While movies and TV shows in a few specific genres are predictable in nature, there is something that can be done to fix it or make them more interesting so that it makes it difficult for a critic to tear them apart. I offer a solution or two to address this.

Give a producer or the showrunners a reason to say "Yes" to you, the creative practitioner - and how about some tips to help you come up with ideas while making a film on a budget?