On The Page
Pilar Alessandra
ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.
Episodes
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May 22, 2015 • 44min
402. Character and World Rules
On Mother's Day Pilar sits down with two story experts (her daughters Sara and Rita) to discuss the world and character rules of their favorite movies, shows and books.
May 15, 2015 • 43min
401. Nightingale
Director Elliott Lester discusses the making of his soon to be released HBO feature "Nightingale."
May 8, 2015 • 38min
400. Hot Pursuit
Pilar is joined by writer John Quaintance on opening day of his film "Hot Pursuit” starring Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara.
May 1, 2015 • 56min
399. The Age Of Adaline
Screenwriter J. Mills Goodloe talks about writing in "The Shed" and the long journey to get his film "The Age Of Adaline" onto the big screen.
Apr 24, 2015 • 46min
398. Ride Along
Charley Dane’s research for his original pilots includes police ride-alongs and gang tours. He talks about this plus his experience writing for KYLE XY, LEGEND OF THE SEEKER and TNT’s PERCEPTION.
Apr 17, 2015 • 53min
397. Lean In To Your Strengths
Manager/Producer Scott Carr talks about what he looks for in writers and in scripts.
Apr 10, 2015 • 45min
396. Writing Treatments
Writer Eileen Jones discussed her work writing treatments for TV, film and commercials.
Apr 3, 2015 • 56min
395. Stealing from Shakespeare
GregRobin Smith, Managing Director of The Washington Shakespeare Festival, discusses the Shakespearean tropes, themes, characters and structure that work for contemporary script-writing.
Mar 27, 2015 • 45min
394. The Page 69 Rule
Writer/Executive Producer Paul Guyot (THE LIBRARIANS, GEOSTORM, LEVERAGE, FELICITY) returns to update us on his adventures in film and TV.
Mar 21, 2015 • 53min
393. What Do Film Festivals Want?
Writer/director April Wright talks about how she reviews films as a programming associate for the Sundance Film Festival and AFI Film Festival.
