Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast

BPS 330: Inside the PIXAR Story Brain Trust with Rob Edwards

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Sep 1, 2023
Rob Edwards, writer of classic animated films, discusses the inner workings of the Pixar Story Brain Trust meetings and the importance of addressing the biggest problems in a story. He also explores themes of transition to manhood, finding the epiphany moment, applying improv principles in creativity, and the collaborative process of brainstorming and story development in animated films. He analyzes film remakes and Steven Spielberg's works, explores the significance of character development in writing a movie script, and emphasizes the power of clear and constructive feedback.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 6min
2
Exploring the Accessibility of Filmmaking and the Importance of Storytelling
05:45 • 2min
3
The Inner Workings of the Brain Trust Meetings and the Importance of Addressing the Biggest Problems
07:24 • 5min
4
Identifying and Addressing the Biggest Problem in a Story
12:34 • 7min
5
Exploring the Theme of Transition to Manhood and Leaving the Nest
19:47 • 4min
6
The Importance of Finding the Epiphany Moment
23:57 • 8min
7
Applying Improv Principles in Creativity
31:41 • 4min
8
Collaborative Process of Brainstorming and Story Development
35:54 • 8min
9
Observations on a Film Remake and Analyzing Spielberg
44:00 • 6min
10
Exploring Characters and Emotional Storytelling
49:44 • 4min
11
The Importance of the First Act and Setting Up Dynamics in Movies
53:44 • 5min
12
The Powerful Setup of 'Up'
58:25 • 5min
13
Exploring Filmmakers' Creative Processes and Strategies
01:03:36 • 5min
14
The Importance of Character in Writing a Movie Script
01:08:28 • 7min
15
Character Development and Storytelling in 'The Incredibles'
01:15:26 • 5min
16
Letting Go and Embracing New Beliefs
01:20:21 • 8min
17
Testing Filmmaking Skills with a Famous Short Story
01:28:23 • 2min
18
The Impact of Short Films and the Importance of Storytelling
01:30:01 • 9min
19
The Power of Clear and Constructive Feedback
01:38:49 • 3min
20
Importance of Writing Directly and 'I Want' Songs in Storytelling
01:41:52 • 5min
21
Exploring the Process of Writing and Self-Publishing a Book
01:46:54 • 4min