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 13, 2012 • 57min
244. Mom as Protagonist
Mom as movie protagonist? Pilar, Pat and filmmaker Leila Charles Leigh discuss! http://www.leilacharlesleigh.com
May 6, 2012 • 47min
243. Smart Writing For Clever Kids
Jack Thomas, writer of "The Fairly Odd Parents," "The Replacements," and the tv show "How to Train Your Dragon," talks about his writing career. Special cameo by Rita Dodson.
Apr 28, 2012 • 53min
242. Writing Great Scene Direction
Pilar, Pat and guest Alex Cramer explore and analyze well-written character descriptions and action lines. New contest announcement as well!
Apr 21, 2012 • 1h 3min
241. The Power of Film
UCLA Screenwriting Professor Howard Suber discusses key ponts from his books The Power of Film and Letters to Young Screenwriters. http://thepoweroffilm.com
Apr 13, 2012 • 42min
240. Writing Through It
Irving Belateche, professional screenwriter and author of Under An Orange Sun, Some Days Are Blue, talks about how a tragic moment changed his perception about life and screenwriting.
Apr 6, 2012 • 53min
239. Writing For the Faith-based Market
No preaching on this podcast! Filmmakers Alan Tregoning and Jason Vaile talk about writing for the Christian market and their personal success with "speed filmmaking."
Mar 30, 2012 • 50min
238. Out-of-the-Box Funding
Independent filmmakers J.T. Arbogast and Kimberly Dilts talk about their creative approach to storytelling and fundraising. www.angelsperch.com
Mar 23, 2012 • 47min
237. Ten Ways to Get an Agent
TV executive / career coach Carole Kirschner explains it all to you. http://www.hollywoodgameplan.com
Mar 17, 2012 • 44min
236. TV Trends 2012
Writer/journalist Michael Grebb discusses the current tastes and trends of the cable and broadcast networks.
Mar 10, 2012 • 48min
235. Storytelling in Tel Aviv
Julie Gray discusses her plan to unite women in the Middle East through writing and filmmaking. www.storiesnoborders.com
