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All writers understand the ups and downs of the journey - the constant struggles with rejection, procrastination, and self-doubt. Today's discussion is pulled from one of our weekly Zoom calls in the ScriptBlast Members Online Community. I'm joined by ScriptBlast Members MK McFadden, Jay Kottaram, and Larry Guzman as we walk through a series of affirmations, exercises and group discussion around rebooting our mindset. We spend the first half of the episode focusing on the positive and the second half learning how to reframe the negative in a positive light. The more we focus on the positive, the more we attract positive things, so come ready to take some notes and play along at home!
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There's something unique about the genre of science fiction: it opens doors to telling more truthful stories and tackling difficult topics.
In this episode, Hudson talks with brothers Tony and Ryan Smith, a writing-directing duo based in Vancouver, BA. The Smith Brothers talk about their recent film, Volition, and the deeper themes of identity and fate. Authenticity is the key to telling truthful stories and your voice has a power unlike any other. By learning how to tap into it, the road begins to pave itself.
For more about the Smith Brothers and Volition:
http://volitionthemovie.com/
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Profound Clarke is a musician, screenwriter, and founder of Storyteller Session -- a weekly live table read event that pairs writers with professional actors so they can hear their work read out loud and get better feedback on their scripts. In this episode, we discuss introverts, how collaboration gets the best out of us, and why table reads are better than paying for feedback.
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What if we told you the key to making your movie was in your hands? It all starts with thinking outside of the box.
In this episode, Hudson interviews writer, director, and distribution consultant Liz Manashil about the ins and outs of the indie film industry, where all directors struggle, and the pros and cons of self-distribution. Liz is the writer and director of the feature films Bread and Butter and Speed of Life, former manager of Sundance's Creative Distribution Initiative and co-founder of the brand new indie film program, Constellation Incubator. She is also the co-host of hit podcast Making Movies Is Hard!!!
Today we'll learn:
- the secret to a successful shoot
- the "wholesale" method of filmmaking
- how to tailor production to your needs
The deadline to submit your work to the Constellation Incubator is April 15th. For more info, go to www.filmfreeway.com/ConstellationIncubator.
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