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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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Jun 7, 2014 • 46min
352. The Flexible Writer
Alex Cramer returns to talk about writing a rock biopic and a Disney movie and gives his more seasoned take on The Bottled Water Tour.
May 31, 2014 • 46min
351. Tapping Into Our Fears
Devi Snively, writer and film professor at Notre Dame, explores and examines horror movies from a sociological perspective. http://deviantpictures.com
May 24, 2014 • 36min
350. Shakespeare for Screenwriters
Hamlet for psychological depth, Macbeth for obsession, Lear for family drama. Jennie Evenson, author of "Shakespeare for Screenwriters," shows us how these characters help us create modern stories with timeless themes.
May 17, 2014 • 52min
349. Best TV Moments
David Bax and Pilar discuss some of their favorite moments on TV including "biggest shocker" and "best kiss."
May 9, 2014 • 42min
348. Non-Stop Writing
Christopher Roach, writer of the Liam Neeson hit movie “Non-Stop,” talks about screenwriting, his roots in reality TV and writing for the WWE.
May 2, 2014 • 41min
347. All You Need Is Love
Pamela Jaye Smith, author of “Show Me The Love! All Kinds of Love for All Kinds of Stories” discusses the different kinds of love that can be found in movies and tv shows.
Apr 25, 2014 • 46min
346. "Write to the Gun"
Writer Matthew Riopelle talks about eight act structure and writing for Lifetime.
Apr 18, 2014 • 40min
345. Sign. Service. Sell.
Jake Wagner, head of the Management Division of BenderSpink, talks about finding talent and selling screenplays.
Apr 11, 2014 • 35min
344. The Doctor Is In
Dr. Zach Lutsky talks about what he's learned as a medical consultant and writer for television dramas (E.R., Mob Doctor, Scandal and more).
Apr 5, 2014 • 47min
343. Digital Storytelling
Jesse Wolfe, writer of Eye Of The Hurricane, director, and film professor at Savannah College of Art and Design says the future of film is all about story.
