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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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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.

Mar 15, 2024 • 38min
872. And The Nicholl Goes To …
Writer Jimmy Miller reflects on a script that changed as he changed, ultimately leading to his current Nicholl Fellowship win.

Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 1min
871. Writing Tips, Wrestling and Al Pacino
From writing tips to overlooked movies at the Oscars, they cover it all. Dive into the world of film and wrestling, explore the impact of character entrances, and analyze Al Pacino's iconic line delivery. Plus, learn about using a Lady Macbeth character to enhance storytelling and overcoming fear of completion in script analysis. A fun and insightful episode filled with anecdotes and entertainment!

Mar 1, 2024 • 1h 43min
870. Oscar Talk 2024
Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.

Feb 23, 2024 • 34min
869. Writer Upgraded
Writer/Producer Christine Lenig worked hard and took notes for twelve years before her rom-com Upgraded was finally produced with Camila Mendes, Marisa Tomei and Lena Olin. Now it’s #1 on Amazon!

Feb 16, 2024 • 40min
868. Write Like a Poet
Guest discusses similarities between poetry and screenwriting, emphasizing structure, form, and craft. Exploration of integrating classic poetry forms into storytelling and experimental use of first person perspective in screenwriting. Importance of unique expression in writing and upcoming TV writing classes.

Feb 9, 2024 • 38min
867. Advice From The Experts
Writer Andrew Zinnes provides nuggets from his new book, Screenwriters Advice, a “how to” as told through the interviews of successful writers of film and TV.

Feb 2, 2024 • 37min
866. Hidden Treasures
Spotlight on Robert Wooldridge and Kimberly Dilts, two talented On the Page writers with excellent material, ready for their big break!