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Est. in 2009 - Sharing stories, experiences, and wisdom from the world of #film and #television. New videos daily on the Film Courage Youtube channel at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time.
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May 24, 2018 • 38min
Why I Almost Quit Screenwriting - Shawn Christensen
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In this Film Courage video interview, Shawn Christensen (co-writer/director of THE VANISHING OF SIDNEY HALL) shares his experience co-writing the film, having the screenplay purchased, then re-purchasing back the rights after the film sat at a large studio, and how The Factory of churning out popcorn movies can dissuade a writer's creativity despite one's love for the craft.
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Mar 30, 2018 • 31min
84. 10 Important Lessons On The Craft Of Screenwriting
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10 important lessons on the craft of screenwriting...
1) 0:06 - Story or Character?
2) 0:46 - How To Build Empathy
3) 4:48 - A Participatory Experience
4) 9:20 - Learn From Writers
5) 11:27 - The Great Weakness
6) 13:35 - Value Of An Idea
7) 16:33 - How To Create Suspense
8) 19:43 - Two Ways To Create Subtext
9) 21:51 - The Beginning
10) 25:15 - Action Defines Character
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Mar 30, 2018 • 1h 29min
83. Screenwriting Plot Structure Masterclass - Michael Hauge [FULL INTERVIEW]
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Mar 30, 2018 • 1h 18min
87. The Screenwriter's Blueprint for Career Success - Gary W. Goldstein [FULL INTERVIEW]
Guest Gary W. Goldstein, a screenwriter, discusses the importance of embracing diversity, continuous learning, and planning. He explores the lengthy process of turning a script into a film and shares strategies for writers to thrive in today's age. The podcast also touches on missed opportunities for great scripts and emphasizes the importance of pursuing a meaningful career.

Mar 30, 2018 • 2h 12min
82. The Story Solution - 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take with CSUN Professor Eric Edson
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Mar 30, 2018 • 17min
81. A Professional Writer Doesn't Wait For Inspiration - Danny Strong [FULL INTERVIEW]
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Mar 30, 2018 • 9min
86. How I Used Google To Break Into Hollywood - LaKeith Stanfield [FULL INTERVIEW]
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Actor LaKeith Stanfield shares his beginning desire to be an actor, making a long (2 hour plus) train ride from Victorville, CA to Los Angeles, CA for numerous auditions in the early days of his career. He touches on how he began Googling how to act and where to find acting work as a way to learn more about the profession. LaKeith also talks about the bias of other actors who may have received classical training versus an intuitive, practiced acting style.
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Mar 29, 2018 • 45min
76. Screenwriting Structure - A FEW GOOD MEN - FULL ANALYSIS by Michael Hauge
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Mar 29, 2018 • 1h 47min
75. Telling Stories As A Filmmaker, Screenwriter, and Actor - Blayne Weaver [FULL INTERVIEW]
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Mar 29, 2018 • 1h 42min
74. An Author's Guide To Writing and Selling A Book Trilogy - Jennifer Brody [FULL INTERVIEW]
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