In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Ep 202 - Crafting Brilliance: Duane Graves on 'East Jesus' - Best Feature Screenplay Script Summit 2023
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- Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun
- Instagram @screenwriterpod
- YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter
- Guest: Duane Graves
- Script: East Jesus
- Best Feature Screenplay: 2023 Script Summit Screenplay Contest
- Logline: A pair of kinfolk Texas cops are lifelong products of Denler, the once-thriving rural boomtown they dutifully protect. When skyrocketing crime and moral decay threaten to wipe their tiny town from the map, the duo resort to desperate, unorthodox measures to save it.
- Meet Duane Graves:
- Geoffrey D. Calhoun introduces Duane Graves, the accomplished winner of Best Feature Screenplay in the Script Summit Screenplay contest.
- Overview of Duane's background, contributions to filmmaking, and the remarkable feature screenplay, "East Jesus."
- Unveiling 'East Jesus':
- In-depth exploration of Duane's award-winning feature screenplay, "East Jesus."
- Duane shares insights into the narrative inspiration, character complexities, and the thematic elements that secured his victory at Script Summit.
- Crafting a Feature Film Gem:
- Discussion on the specific writing techniques employed to create a compelling feature screenplay.
- Duane's approach to character arcs, plot development, and maintaining audience engagement throughout a full-length film.
- The Script Summit Triumph:
- Duane reflects on his experience participating in the Script Summit Screenplay contest.
- The significance of winning Best Feature Screenplay and the impact it has had on his creative journey.
- Feature Film Storytelling:
- Insights into the challenges and rewards of writing for feature films, including the balance between plot intricacies and character depth.
- Duane's perspective on the evolving landscape of feature film storytelling.
- Duane's Writing Odyssey:
- Duane Graves shares personal anecdotes from his writing journey, highlighting pivotal moments, creative challenges, and the artistic inspirations that shape his work.
- Advice and encouragement for emerging screenwriters based on his experiences.
visit www.scriptsummit.com
243 episodes
Ep 202 - Crafting Brilliance: Duane Graves on 'East Jesus' - Best Feature Screenplay Script Summit 2023
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
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Introduction:
visit www.scriptsummit.com
…
continue reading
- Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun
- Instagram @screenwriterpod
- YouTube @thesuccessfulscreenwriter
- Guest: Duane Graves
- Script: East Jesus
- Best Feature Screenplay: 2023 Script Summit Screenplay Contest
- Logline: A pair of kinfolk Texas cops are lifelong products of Denler, the once-thriving rural boomtown they dutifully protect. When skyrocketing crime and moral decay threaten to wipe their tiny town from the map, the duo resort to desperate, unorthodox measures to save it.
- Meet Duane Graves:
- Geoffrey D. Calhoun introduces Duane Graves, the accomplished winner of Best Feature Screenplay in the Script Summit Screenplay contest.
- Overview of Duane's background, contributions to filmmaking, and the remarkable feature screenplay, "East Jesus."
- Unveiling 'East Jesus':
- In-depth exploration of Duane's award-winning feature screenplay, "East Jesus."
- Duane shares insights into the narrative inspiration, character complexities, and the thematic elements that secured his victory at Script Summit.
- Crafting a Feature Film Gem:
- Discussion on the specific writing techniques employed to create a compelling feature screenplay.
- Duane's approach to character arcs, plot development, and maintaining audience engagement throughout a full-length film.
- The Script Summit Triumph:
- Duane reflects on his experience participating in the Script Summit Screenplay contest.
- The significance of winning Best Feature Screenplay and the impact it has had on his creative journey.
- Feature Film Storytelling:
- Insights into the challenges and rewards of writing for feature films, including the balance between plot intricacies and character depth.
- Duane's perspective on the evolving landscape of feature film storytelling.
- Duane's Writing Odyssey:
- Duane Graves shares personal anecdotes from his writing journey, highlighting pivotal moments, creative challenges, and the artistic inspirations that shape his work.
- Advice and encouragement for emerging screenwriters based on his experiences.
visit www.scriptsummit.com
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