

49. David Diamond and David Weissman - Screenwriters of The Family Man, Old Dogs, When in Rome
Apr 9, 2023
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
How to Write a One-Pager
01:33 • 5min
The Romance of Starting a Creative Life
06:57 • 2min
How David and I Got Our First Start Writing Scripts
09:16 • 2min
The Importance of Process in a Successful Career
11:18 • 2min
The Voice of the People Take Over the All You Can Eat Buffet
13:15 • 2min
The Importance of Enthusiasm
14:56 • 2min
The Importance of a Fresh Voice
16:33 • 4min
The Wizkid: A Film About a 12-Year-Old Slacker Kid Who Becomes a Genius Magically Overnight
20:20 • 4min
How to Write a Successful Story
24:50 • 2min
The Life and Times of David and Chris Melodandre
27:09 • 2min
The Story of the Family Man
29:33 • 5min
The Idea for Family Man
34:35 • 4min
The Importance of Experience in a Movie
38:12 • 4min
Shane Black's Christmas Movie
42:09 • 3min
Michael Tolkin's Christmas Movie
45:34 • 1min
The Creative Rut
46:59 • 5min
The Story of a Screenwriter's Bidding War
51:44 • 2min
The Transition to Original Ideas
53:19 • 3min
How One in Rome Happened
56:04 • 2min
How to Navigate a Change in the Industry
57:51 • 3min
How to Write a Successful Screenplay
01:00:39 • 4min
The Three C's of a Movie Idea
01:04:20 • 2min
The Difference Between Concept and Story
01:06:10 • 2min
Family Man: A Meditation on Ambition and Love
01:07:59 • 2min
How to Write a Perfect Log Line
01:09:43 • 4min
The Importance of Reminding Yourself of the Creative Process
01:13:23 • 2min
The Pros and Cons of Script Cake
01:15:18 • 2min