Best Brian VanHooker Podcasts (2024)

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#120 The Tramp, A New York City Style Comedy - Brian Vanhooker & Steve Quistgaard 43:54

5y ago43:54

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“The Tramp” an original comedy pilot starring John O’Hurley (Seinfeld, Family Feud) and the comedian/Sirius XM host Godfrey, will make its West Coast Debut in the Pilots category at this year’s Dances with Films Festival at the TCL Chinese Theater, June 13-23, 2019. The dynamic duo of Brian VanHooker and Steve Quistgaard are the driving force of th…

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#119 The World Without You; A Story of Family & Discovery - Suzanne Johnson 59:04

5y ago59:04

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The World Without You is a story about the Frankel family who come together in 2005, a year after the death of the youngest son Leo, a journalist, at the hands of Al Qaeda to memorialize him at their summer cabin in the Berkshires. In so doing, they discover that the man they are burying is not quite the golden brother and son they thought, nor are…

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#114 Next Therapist Please - Laurie Finkelstein 12:31

5y ago12:31

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I spoke with author of "Next Therapist Please" Laurie Finkelstein at the LA Times Festival of Books. Laurie Beth Finkelstein is the author of the award-winning Next Therapist Please. Based on her real-life experience hopping from one therapist to the next, it is a humorous take on heavy topics like depression, anxiety, OCD, and other mental health …

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#113 Matt Miller In the Colonies The Virginian - Mark J Rose 21:17

5y ago21:17

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I spoke with author of "Matt Miller in the Colonies - Virginian" Mark J Rose at the LA Times Festival of Books. Mark J. Rose is a scientist, author and screenwriter. He lives in an equestrian community in Simi Valley, California, with his wife, three kids and two dogs.He holds a doctorate in pharmaceutical chemistry and is director of research and …

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#112 Dreamshores - Mike Robinson 12:56

5y ago12:56

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I spoke with author of "Dreamshores" Mike Robinson at the LA Times Festival of Books. Although author of "Dreamshores" Mike Robinson has worked as an independent video-game producer and cinematographer, writing has always been the focal point of his creative life, although to him the phrase "creative life" sounds a tad redundant. He is the author o…

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#111 A Promise In Autumn, A Love Story - Barbara Morriss 14:54

5y ago14:54

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I spoke with author of "A Promise In Autumn, A Love Story" Barbara Morriss at the LA Times Festival of Books. About a decade into Barbara Morriss' retirement from teaching, she and her husband happened onto an ancestral family story of great romance, punishing sadness and rich history. They worked with a genealogist and were able to develop a timel…

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#118 Voices - Robert Yehling 20:09

5y ago20:09

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I spoke with author of "Voices" Robert Yehling at the LA Times Festival of Books. Robert Yehling is a multi-genre, multi-subject, hybrid author who publishes both traditionally and through publishing partnerships. He is the Independent Publishers Book Award-winning author of nine books (soon to be 10) and ghostwriter of six others. His list include…

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#110 The Divorce Recovery Ladder - Susan Shofer 24:51

5y ago24:51

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I spoke with author of "The Divorce Recovery Ladder" Susan Shofer at the LA Times Festival of Books. Susan Shofer is your trusted ally for navigating divorce. Her first-hand experience has given her knowledge in the areas of divorce process, custody battles, parental alienation and working with attorneys. Her professional experience as a Licensed P…

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#117 The Engine Woman's Light - Laurel Anne Hill 22:15

5y ago22:15

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I spoke with author of "The Engine Woman's Light" Laurel Anne Hill at the LA Times Festival of Books. Laurel Anne Hill grew up in San Francisco, California, with more dreams of adventure than good sense or money. Her close brushes with death, love of family, respect for honor and belief in a higher power continue to influence her writing and her li…

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#116 Straight Outta Tombstone, Coyote - Naomi Brett Rourke 25:37

5y ago25:37

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I spoke with author of "Straight Outta Tombstone, Coyote" Naomi Brett Rourke at the LA Times Festival of Books. Naomi Brett Rourke is the pen name for the author, teacher, and theatre director living near the beach in Southern California's South Bay. She has a wonderful husband, three wonderful children, three wonderful step-children, seven wonderf…

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#115 Rewriting Your Life - Dr Ken Best 24:00

5y ago24:00

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I spoke with author of "Rewriting Your Life" Dr. Ken Best at the LA Times Festival of Books. Celebrity chiropractor Dr. Ken Best, D.C. has been sought after by the entertainment industry and greater Los Angeles for a quarter century due to his holistic approach to diagnosing and treating chronic ailments, treating thousands along the way. An expert…

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#109 Creating A Fast Paced Series Through The Lens of Technology - Kyle Thomas 51:12

6y ago51:12

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Los Angeles,CA………..Love is beautiful even when it’s dark. “365 Days of Love Letters,” a new series starring heart throb actor Chris Salvatore, dives into the tricky games of dating in today’s age of digital voyeurism. Created by Kyle Thomas and produced by Jessica Bryant ("The Humanity Bureau," "American Justice”), the series just dropped their tea…

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#108 Putting It All On the Line To Create - Hajji - A Thought Provoking, Brilliant Film - R.H. Norman 30:44

6y ago30:44

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Filmmaker R. H. Norman will show his most recent narrative short film HAJJI at the 21st Annual Dances With Films at the TCL Chinese Theaters in Hollywood, Saturday, June 9th at 2:45PM. The festival runs June 7- 17th. Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead) plays a soldier in a reality-based conflict zone in "HAJJI", an inspired-by-true-events short which …

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#107 DIY - Creating "DIWA" An Award Winning Film - Aina Dumlao & Bru Muller.mp3 45:52

6y ago45:52

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Meet Aina Dumlao and Bru Muller. Two very talented filmmakers who cam on Seated at the Writer's table to discuss the making of their award winning short film "DIWA". In this episode Aina and Bru discuss the process of co-writing a script, adapting a short film from a feature, re-writes, how to take a note on your script, tough scene choices, charac…

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#106 Making a Feature Film From Writing to Release - Bailey and Molly Donovan 56:52

6+ y ago56:52

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Writing with a universal theme in mind gives a story wide appeal and the ability to connect across generations. In this episode sibling creators Bailey and Molly Donovan discuss the process of making a feature from writing to release. There is a wealth of experiences to learn from. You will hear things like: Writing to a universal theme. The genesi…

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#105 Writing on the Hulu Original The Path Season 3 - Lorna Clarke Osunsanmi 1:20:44

6+ y ago1:20:44

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Getting into the writer's room is not easy. It takes persistence, networking, hard work, talent and the ability to work well in a group of others with similar skills and ambition. In this episode writer Lorna Clarke Osunsanmi discusses her climb from PA to writer's assistant and finally to staff writer on the Hulu Original Series "The Path". This i…

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#104 Collaborating Between Writer & Director To Ground Comedy In Reality - Nicole Feenstra & Scott Rodgers 46:50

6+ y ago46:50

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They say that great comedy is grounded in reality. In this episode the Creator/Writer and Director of the series "Broken Hearts Division" Nicole Feenstra and Scott Rodgers talk about their collaboration and the origin of the idea. In addition we discussed: Constructing a pilot Editing the script for a short film Locations, costumes & blocking Writi…

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#103 The Reality Of Writing A TV Pilot - Kellie Crawford & Alex Kitay 54:18

6+ y ago54:18

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Co-Creators Kellie Crawford and Alex Kitay discuss the world of BDSM, Dungeons and the attraction of the Dominatrix profession in their new series Domina X. I had many questions, particularly on how to interest someone in the show, that is not interested in the topic. Their answers were compelling. In addition we discussed: Deciding what needs to b…

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#102 From "Quantum Leap" to "The Vision Quest" Series - Deborah M Pratt 1:07:32

6+ y ago1:07:32

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Deborah M Pratt Co-Produced the hit TV show "Quantum Leap" garnering acclaim and fans in multiple generations. Her 5 book series "The Vision Quest" is a masterpiece of Science Fiction. The series intricate storylines, rich characters and cleverly woven ethical questions create a world that pulls you in deep and keeps you riveted. I'm a big fan. In …

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#101 Writing Rock Legend Fiction From A Rock Journalist's Perspective - Robert Yehling 1:02:17

7y ago1:02:17

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Robert Yehling has had a long and successful career as a Rock Journalist and Author. Beginning as a teenager, Robert wrote 1000 word articles for a local paper, interviewing, among others, rock legends. Since then he's ghostwritten many well known books and penned many of his own. Robert also had a 5 year run as the Editor for American Idol Magazin…

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#100 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 - Nia Vardalos 1:14:56

7y ago1:14:56

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I have been waiting to bring you my interview with Actress/Screenwriter Nia Vardalos from Scriptfest. During our conversation we discussed her impressive career beginning with turning her one woman show into the blockbuster "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" to the recent release of the sequel "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" and everything in between. Nia was…

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#99 The Making of "After Pluto" A 30 Minute Web Series - Lane Allison & Devin Cutter 45:01

7y ago45:01

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Creating, Self-Funding & Producing a 30 min Web Series can be costly in time and resources if you're not prepared and surrounded by the right team. In this episode Writer/Producer Lane Allison and DP Devin Cutter of "After Pluto discuss: Self-funding, finding the right title for your project, discovering your own characters, collaborating to find y…

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#98 Casting Diector for "American History X", Writes and Directs "Dirty Bomb" - Valerie McCaffrey 44:03

7y ago44:03

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Casting Director for over 30 years with credits such as American X, Valerie McCaffrey, has a unique understanding of what works on screen as she takes on writing and directing her short film "Dirty Bomb". In this episode we discuss the changes in the industry, giving 30 years of notes on scripts, writing a period piece and choosing the moments you …

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#97 Sharpening His Craft While Writing On Breaking Bad - Jay Roberts 1:22:30

7y ago1:22:30

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"Breaking Bad" TV and Film writer Jay Roberts discusses the many lessons he learned while working on the ground breaking show and how he applies those lessons to his writing today. For past shows and to learn more about the Seated At the Writer's Table community and join the mailing list, check us out at www.seatedatthewriterstable.com Join us on F…

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#96 The 11 Fundamental Questions To Ask When Writing A Script - Aaron Mendelsohn 1:08:28

7y ago1:08:28

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Asking questions about your characters and plot can reveal where your script will go. In this episode screenwriter and author of the book "11 Fundamental Questions" Aaron Mendelsohn, discusses the vomit draft, fundamental story mistakes, character development, fatal flaws, unconscious desires of your characters, building a strong 2nd Act, bending t…

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#95 How To Write For Both Screen and Stage - Gary Goldstein 45:57

7y ago45:57

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Story is story, but there are some important differences between writing for film, TV and the theatre. In this episode writer for stage and screen Gary Goldstein discusses writing his new play "April, May and June" (at theatre40, Beverly Hills, 3/16-4/16/17), using actors to help you identify voice, developing story for all formats, good characters…

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#94 On The Set Of "Night Rain" - Jean Marie Spicuzza 1:22:21

7y ago1:22:21

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I love being on the set of a film. In this episode I went on location to the set of the feature film "Night Rain" to speak with Writer/Actor Jean Marie Spicuzza and her cast and crew. I learned the function and tremendous value of everyone's work behind the scenes to create a compelling story on screen. Thank you to all who gave time out of their b…

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#93 Character Driven Stories That Pull In the Networks - Caytha Jentis 46:43

7+ y ago46:43

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How do you find your way into the coveted pitch room? In this episode, I speak with writer/producer of "The Other F Word", Caytha Jentis. Caytha was a literary agent who turned her talents to writing and producing with the understanding of what the show buyers want and how to effectively reach them. Today she reveals her secrets and also discusses …

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#92 Character, Scene, Story and Science Fiction - James Lee Nathan lll 1:09:09

7+ y ago1:09:09

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Winner of the contest "An Interview on Seated at the Writer's Table" Author James Lee Nathan lll joins me to discuss writing with a cultural context, SEO for Authors, Promoting at book shows, selling books on social media, creating the perfect scene for each character, beginning at the end of your story, developing characters, researching the locat…

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#91 Finding Your Inner Truth For Writers and Actors - Barry Papick 54:23

7+ y ago54:23

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A writer who finds their inner truth, can write their inner truth into every character, relationship and storyline. In this episode, writer, actor and acting coach Barry Papick discusses his time working with Jamie Fox on "Ray", Sean Connery on "Finding Forrester", allowing an audience to participate in rather than observe your work, telling your t…

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#90 Provocative, Poltical & Playful. From Stand-up to Screenwriting - Upasana Beharee 36:17

7+ y ago36:17

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Stand-up is a great training ground for Screenwriting. My guest Screenwriter, Actor & Director of All In A Night's Work Upasana Beharee discusses being very specific and cutting out the waste in your writing, taking what makes you mad and turning it into something that makes you laugh, turning around stereotypes, political humor in your writing, wr…

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#89 Using Character Development and Theme in Science Fiction - RJ Johnson 37:07

7+ y ago37:07

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Science Fiction Author RJ Johnson discusses character development, theme, researching current & future technology, using location to tell your story and much, much more... For past shows and to learn more about the Seated At the Writer's Table community and join the mailing list, check us out at www.seatedatthewriterstable.com Join us on Facebook f…

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#88 Writing Horror In A Brand New Way and Crashing Through the Industry in the Process - Shant Hamassian 1:12:21

7+ y ago1:12:21

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When you're fighting in the trenches of the film industry you must be resilient and clever to claw your way ahead. The Writer and Director of arguably the most renowned Horror Short ever made "Night of the Slasher" is Shant Hamassian. In this episode Shant talks about screenplays as a living breathing document, teaming up with the person who will e…

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#87 Social Media Marketing To Promote Your Writing - Russell Nohelty 1:19:33

7+ y ago1:19:33

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Social Media success is highly elusive for the entrepreneur and even more so for a writer. In this episode, Author/Publisher Russell Nohelty from http://www.wannabepress.com discusses the astonishing social media strategies he uses to sell his books and the books of his authors. For past shows and to learn more about the Seated At the Writer's Tabl…

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#86 Writing, Directing and Pitching a TV Show - Michael Rossi & Philip Musumeci 53:31

7+ y ago53:31

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It's not good enough to be talented in Hollywood, you also have to think outside the box, get aggressive and be clever about how you get your film made. In this episode, writer, director Michael Mateo Rossi and actor Philip Musumeci discuss the writing and making of their new pilot Vengeance as well as creative ways to find and keep investors. For …

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#85 Writing A Film With the Story As the Star - Jeanne Marie Spicuzza 49:15

7+ y ago49:15

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Writing an Independent film with the story as the focal point is becoming more and more difficult to get funded and produced, but it's not impossible. In this episode my guest Writer, Director, Producer and Actor of "the Scarapist" distributed by Silver Streak Entertainment Jeanne Marie Spicuzza to discuss writing a film with the story as the star,…

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#84 5 Common Storyline and Characterization Mistakes New Writer's Make - Leslie LaPage 1:06:10

7+ y ago1:06:10

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Today the Director of La Femme Film Festival Leslie LaPage gives the 5 Common Storyline and Characterization mistakes new writer's make in this in depth interview. Leslie sheds light on what makes a script pop, how to deal with structure, how to find the perfect opening scene, the function of dialogue in characterization and much more... For past s…

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#83 The Definitive Guide To Getting Your Film Financed - Franco Sama 1:02:12

7+ y ago1:02:12

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How do you give yourself the best possible chance to get your film financed? Stack the deck in your favor by thinking like an investor. My guest CEO & Executive Producer of Samaco Films gives me the step by step process he uses to fund films with budgets from 1 to 10 million dollars. For past shows and to learn more about the Seated At the Writer's…

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#82 Breaking Down A Script "Beat By Beat - Todd Klick 55:57

8y ago55:57

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Distilling down a script minute by minute and beat by beat to understand how to construct really compelling stories. My guest Author of Scriptwriting instructional book "Beat by Beat"Todd Klick talks structure, comparisons between Stephen King & John Irving writing process, analyzing successful movies, starting with tension, escalating tension, cre…

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#81 Creating Comedic Writers and Actors - Kent Skov 51:51

8y ago51:51

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We often believe that comedic writers and actors are a different breed, but many of the skills one would need to be successful can be taught. In this episode I speak with the owner/director of LA Connection Kent Skov about staging, spadework, learning to play yourself as a character, physical comedy, storytelling, finding the little tweaks that mak…

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#80 Advanced Funding Tools For Independent Filmmakers - Leslie LaPage 30:39

8y ago30:39

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This is the follow up show to the premiere guide to finding alternative funding sources for your independent film. In this episode The Director of LaFemme Film Festival Leslie LaPage discusses the specific tools that filmmakers need to convince investors to fund their film. This is advice from someone who has done it! For past shows and to learn mo…

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#79 Alternative Funding Sources For Independent Filmmakers - Leslie LaPage 55:38

8y ago55:38

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The Premiere guide to finding alternative funding sources for your independent film. In this episode The Director of LaFemme Film Festival Lestlie LaPage discusses creative ways to find funding such as mimicking the large studios with market research, product placement and many, many other techniques. Don't miss this show. For past shows and to lea…

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#78 Writing A Novel Inspired By Your Grief - Lisa Goich 56:18

8y ago56:18

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How do you deal with the death of your beloved mother? If your my guest, Author Lisa Goich, you write A Memoir in memory of her called "14 Days: A Mother, A Daughter, A Two Week Goodbye." In this touching and very funny book, Lisa recounts the last 14 days of her mother's life. In this episode, we talk about her book, her mom, how she found her pub…

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#77 How to Write A Compelling & Honest Bio Pic - Chris Valenti 39:26

8y ago39:26

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My guest Screenwriter Chris Valenti deconstructs how to write a bio pic, interviewing friends & relatives, Save the Cat breakdowns, creating challenges for your principle subject that were real and writing comedy for screen. For past shows and to learn more about the Seated At the Writer's Table community, check us out at www.seatedatthewriterstabl…

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#76 Prismatics, Making the Hollywood Game Transparent - Jennie Lew Tugend & Devo Cutler-Rubenstein 59:41

8y ago59:41

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Passion, Persistence and Partnering are the key elements to Prismatics, a comprehensive philosophy on building your dream career in Hollywood. Join me as I speak with veteran filmmakers Jennie Lew Tugend (Leathal Weapon, Free Willy) and Devo Cutler-Rubenstein (The Substitute, former Columbia TV Exec) about building memorable characters, creating co…

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#75 6 Steps To Creating A Great Character - Helga Schier 54:47

8y ago54:47

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A fantastic step by step guide to writing strong, smart & compelling characters from my guest President of With Pen and Paper, Writer, Editor and Translator Helga Schier. For past shows and to learn more about the Seated At the Writer's Table community, check us out at www.seatedatthewriterstable.com Join us on Facebook for updates and please like …

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#74 Writing A Rock Opera - Chris Edgar, Jenn Page & Dave Hoffman 48:38

8y ago48:38

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How do you write, produce and direct a rock opera for film? In this episode I am so excited to put my music background to good use as I speak with Creator and Writer of the very unique and clever rock opera "The Breakout" Chris Edgar as well as Director Jenn Page and Producer Dave Hoffman. This film is wonderfully crafted and beautifully shot and d…

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#73 Selling Your Film: The Quickest Route Part 2 - Leslie LaPage 43:53

8y ago43:53

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This is as close as I can get to the straight deal on how to market and sell your film in the quickest and most effective way. On the show is the President at LA Media Consultants Deborah Gilels and the Director of LA Femme Film Festival Leslie LaPage to talk about creative marketing strategies and distribution for independent films as well as find…

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#72 Scriptfest: The Best Place To Pitch Your Script - Bob Schultz 31:40

8y ago31:40

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Scriptfest is a fantastic place to learn about screenwriting as well as pitch to 120 production companies, managers and agents. Co-founder and President of Scriptfest Bob Schultz discusses highlights of the 3 day event and gives valuable advice to use when you walk into the pitch room. Here are some of the highlights: HOLLYWOOD’S GREEK GODDESS: A 1…

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#71 Selling Your Film: The Quickest Route Part 1 - Leslie LaPage & Deborah Gilels 38:46

8y ago38:46

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This is as close as I can get to the straight deal on how to market and sell your film in the quickest and most effective way. On the show is the President at LA Media Consultants Deborah Gilels and the Director of LA Femme Film Festival Leslie LaPage to talk about creative marketing strategies and distribution for independent films as well as find…

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