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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.
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May 17, 2024 • 39min
882. "Why Not Take a Big Swing?”
When writer-director GG Hawkins had access to a unique location for a limited amount of time, she “planted a flag and figured out a way to do it,” writing, producing and directing an indi-feature called I Really Love My Husband.

May 10, 2024 • 38min
881. Film in the Age of Consent
Filmmaker/ professor Michele Meek shares her thoughts about changing sexuality in teen films, how rom-coms often rely on a non-consent premise and about her wish that writers put their sex scenes on the page.

May 3, 2024 • 29min
880. Story to Script
From "safety nets” to “act three payoffs," Pilar goes solo to talk about what she’s learning while working with writers Story to Script.

Apr 26, 2024 • 38min
879. Not Another Deaf Story
Writer/director Hilari Scarl discusses her latest multi-media work, Not Another Deaf Story, written and performed with deaf actors on stage and on screen.

Apr 19, 2024 • 58min
878. Making It
Writers Chris Lawing and Alex Grossman have independently made the movies they’ve written and prepare to makes more! Here they talk about how they’ve pulled it off and what they’ve learned along the way.

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 32min
877. Scene Direction Contest 2024
Actor Joel Stoffer (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Stranger Things) stage-reads scene direction submissions from listeners as they showcase their writing skills! Who will win?

Apr 5, 2024 • 44min
876. Telling His Story
Writer/producer Tracy Grant (Lincoln Heights, Lace) tells a personal story filled with highs and lows that led to a number of writing lessons and his confirmation that "you only need one yes."

Mar 30, 2024 • 2min
875. Announcement: 2024 Scene Direction Contest
Enter the scene direction contest for a chance to have your script's scene professionally read on the podcast. Learn about the guidelines, submission details, and prizes for the winning submission. Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your writing talent!

Mar 29, 2024 • 50min
874. Keeping Creative
A catch up with writer/comedian Laura House as she talks about the lean years and the ripe years, including running a British show in the middle of Covid and learning to feel “the right amount of proud” about her accomplishments.

Mar 22, 2024 • 52min
873. Science and Scirens
Science through entertainment. Entertainment inspiring science. Filmmakers Tamara Krinsky and Taryn O’Neill co-founded Scirens to explore all of the possibilities.