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What I Learned Making 3 Feature Films In 3 Years - Sarah T. Schwab [FULL INTERVIEW]

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MORE VIDEOS WITH SARAH T. SCHWAB Award-winning filmmaker, Sarah T. Schwab, is a writer, director, and producer dedicated to crafting authentic narratives that connect emotionally with audiences. Through her lens, audiences are invited to examine the human experience in ways that feel vivid, visceral, and often vulnerable.

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How I Landed A Job At A Top Hollywood Agency With No Experience - Nick Morton

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Guest: Nick Morton

Nick Morton has produced nearly 30 movies / tv series which include RAY (Jamie Fox, Regina King, Kerry Washington), SAHARA (Mathew McConaughey, Penelope Cruz, Steve Zahn) and COOPER'S BAR (Rhea Seehorn). Nick is also a standup comedian, author, and host of a podcast on addiction and recovery called The Drunkalogues.

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Behind The Scenes Stories From 'V For Vendetta' - Director James McTeigue

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Guest: Director James McTeigue

Freedom! Forever! Tickets are on sale for V for Vendetta 20th Anniversary, returning to theaters nationwide November 1 & 5. Stand with V & get tickets now at James McTeigue is a visionary filmmaker whose distinctive blend of striking imagery, provocative ideas and visceral storytelling has made a lasting mark on contemporary cinema.

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Every Artist Does This Whether They Realize It Or Not - Adam Argot

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Guest: Adam Argot

Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time Adam Argot has worked in film, TV, games, and publishing as a director, writer, author, story and concept artist for over 15 years for both major and independent studios.

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This Trick Will Help You Write Better Comedy Right Now - John Vorhaus

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Guest: John Vorhaus

John Vorhaus is best known for his comedy-writing classic, The Comic Toolbox: How to be Funny Even if You’re Not. He has taught and trained writers in 37 countries on five continents at last count, and created TV shows of his own in Nicaragua, Romania and elsewhere. His writing credits include dozens of teleplays and screenplays, plus seven novels and some two dozen works of non-fiction. His latest book is the little book of STANDUP.

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Great Ideas Don't Write Themselves - Stuart Acher

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Guest: Stuart Acher

Our new book... STORY QUESTIONS: How To Unlock Your Story One Question At A Time Stuart Acher is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, writer, director and editor whose career spans scripted features, television, documentaries and emerging forms of AI-assisted filmmaking. His work includes the award-winning feature #Stuck, Mantervention, His Fatal Fixation, and directing for the Syfy/Netflix series Z Nation.

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The Odyssey Proves The Hero's Journey Is Dead - Michael Weiss

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Guest: Michael Weiss

Michael Weiss is a Writers Guild of America screenwriter with an extensive career selling original material and writing on assignment for a wide range of Hollywood studios. He has over a dozen produced films to his credit, including the big-budget feature Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brendan Fraser and sequels to studio franchises like The Scorpion King, Jarhead and The Butterfly Effect.

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3 Questions That Can Help You Rewrite Any Scene - Matt Harry

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Guest: Matt Harry

Matt Harry has been writing since he was 10 years old. He learned to make movies at the University of Southern California, which was the closest he could get to attending Hogwarts in the real world. He has worked as an editor, screenwriter, director, producer, college professor, and pizza delivery technician. Matt has published six novels, written two immersive plays, and sold a TV pilot.

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Biggest Mistakes Writers Make With Memoirs - Tony DuShane

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Guest: Tony DuShane

His journalism and essays have appeared in The Los Angeles Times, Mother Jones, Penthouse, The Believer, and other media outlets. DuShane has hosted the author interview show Drinks with Tony since 2002. He teaches novel and screenwriting at UCLA Extension.

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Why David Fincher Thinks Screenwriters Are Genius - Gavin Gaitan

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Guest: Gavin Gaitan

Gavin Gaitan is a Los Angeles-based feature film Writer, Producer, and Director. He graduated from Cal State Long Beach in 2019 with a major in Narrative Film Production - Directing, and a minor in Political Science. He has completed three feature films, which have played at festivals, won awards, and secured distribution. His most recent, Down Town, is now available to stream online.

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Here's The Secret That Launched My Screenwriting Career And Led To 80 Jobs - Rich Ronat

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Guest: Rich Ronat

Rich Ronat is a seasoned screenwriter/director based in Los Angeles. Over the past ten years, he's been consistently hired by independent producers, production companies, and major studios like Universal, Paramount, Lionsgate, Saban, Millenium, and VMI Worldwide.

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The Greatest Screenwriting Lesson I've Ever Learned - Ron Mita

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Guest: Ron Mita

After beginning his career as a graphic artist, Ron quickly realized his true passion was storytelling. That realization led him to Loyola Marymount University, where he pursued a graduate degree in screenwriting—and before graduating, sold his first screenplay to Columbia Pictures.

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How I Got A $4000 Movie On Tubi - Wade Patterson

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Guest: Wade Patterson

Wade Patterson grew up in Jackson, MS, and has been making film projects since he was a kid. However, after taking a break from film to go to India to work with a non-profit, he rediscovered a passion for writing in Asia. He returned to America with an expanded worldview and a new focus on telling stories that explore the full range of the human experience. He works in Los Angeles as Freelance Director of Photography.

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Beginning Filmmakers Do Not Want To Admit This - Blake Ridder

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Guest: Blake Ridder

Blake Ridder is a filmmaker, writer, director and actor, born in Shanghai and raised in the United Kingdom from the age of nine. He began acting in 2017, then wrote and directed his first short a year later. His feature debut, Help (2021), picked up multiple festival prizes and marked him as a fresh voice in contained psychological thrillers.

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How 'The Matrix' and 'V for Vendetta' Were Made - James McTeigue [FULL INTERVIEW]

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Freedom! Forever! Tickets are on sale for V for Vendetta 20th Anniversary, returning to theaters nationwide November 1 & 5. Stand with V & get tickets now at James McTeigue is a visionary filmmaker whose distinctive blend of striking imagery, provocative ideas and visceral storytelling has made a lasting mark on contemporary cinema.

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