On The Page

Michael Hitchcock (writer on Glee) and Eddie Alfano (actor/writer) talk about their industry experience and their writing collaboration.

In honor of the great screenwriting teacher Syd Field, we replay his 2011 On the Page episode.

Well, 1/4 page really.  Pilar and Ryan Budds read and evaluate listener submissions with the help of Mike Siegel. 

Well, 1/4 page really.  Pilar and Ryan Budds read and evaluate listener submissions with the help of Mike Siegel.   

Do video game characters have backstories? Could Breaking Bad become a video game? Game writer Susan O'Connor reveals all.

Molly Shannon from Saturday Night LIVE, TV and Movies talks about creating characters.

Gordy Hoffman talks about the Blue Cat Screenplay Competition and about what works on the page.

Screenwriter and TV producer Paul Guyot returns to talk about pitches, meetings and being good in the room.

Writer Russ McGarry talks about his wrestling documentary, writing on Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (Disney XD), and his podcast.

Writer Tremor Temchin - former agent assistant, writer's assistant and celebrity assistant - shares what he's learned about writing and about the industry. (pardon the echo)

Pilar goes through the structure of 8 different story-telling templates from "Origin Stories" to "Puzzle Movies."  NOTE:  The "echoes" of the new  studio affect the sound quality of this episode.  Apologies in advance. 

Theater fundamentals for screenwriters as discussed by playwright / Film Instructor Steven Wolfson.  Take his advice and audiences won't be tempted to step out for sushi during your second act.

Can a car door protect you from a bullet?  How do you know when a criminal is lying Writers Dave Merlino (former Federal law Enforcement Supervisor) and Dustin Sweet provide answers.

Actor / Writer Pippa Hinchley talks about sketch vs. film and gives tips from her class on writing for the web.

"San Francisco Terisa" crashes Comic-Con and snags interviews with Jane Espenson, Scott Aukerman, Jeffrey Tambor and More!

Writer/producers Bret Calvert and John Ricci Jr. talk about the comedy and drama of Game Shows!

At Comic-Con, roving reporter San Francisco Terisa spends six minutes with Kristen Nedopak talking about the up-coming Geeky Awards.

Third grade super teacher Erica Rood provides writing tips for writers of all ages.

Actor David Rees Snell of "The Shield" and "The Unit" talks about his take on scripts from an actors point of view.

Writer/Producer Troy Devolld, author of "Reality TV: An Insiders Guide to TV's Hottest Market," talks about getting work in the reality show industry.

Jeff Portnoy, Story Editor for Resolution, talks about what he and others look for when reading scripts submitted for representation.

Chellis Ying, writer and marketing executive, discusses the ways that China has become a major film market and an emerging force within the film industry.

Paul Guyot, Feature and TV writer, talks about his recent feature sale to Paramount Pictures and his experience writing for TV shows such as "Leverage" and "Judging Amy."

Producer Kim Zubick ( The Zookeeper's Wife; License To Wed: Yours, Mine and Ours ),   discusses the state of the industry, the different approaches to producing movies of varying budgets, and attaching A-list talent. 

Ruth Atkinson, script consultant, story editor, and advisor to Sundance Institute/Film Independent, discusses the importance of theme and making your movie "about" something.