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 220 - Crafting Suspense in Screenwriting: Lessons from Ghosts of the Void
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- Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, founder of thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com
- Guest: Director of Jason Miller "Ghosts of the Void"
- Community Engagement:
- Invitation to join thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com for access to seminars, workshops, Oscar-nominated screenplays, and writing gigs.
- Guest Introduction:
- Jason Miller, a writer-director, discussing his latest film "Ghosts of the Void."
- Project Genesis:
- Jason shares his journey from concept to execution of "Ghosts of the Void."
- Creative Process:
- Insights into creating a low-budget film and the challenges of a single-location thriller.
- Collaborations and Networking:
- The importance of building genuine, productive relationships in the film industry.
- Writing Challenges:
- The complexity of writing a single-location script and strategies to maintain engagement.
- Genre Exploration:
- Transition from horror to suspense, and the mechanics of a slow-burn narrative.
- Practical Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers:
- Tips for writing and producing a film on a limited budget.
- Distribution Success:
- Announcement of "Ghosts of the Void" release on major streaming platforms.
- Subscribe and share the podcast; engage with the screenwriting community. Join us on Instagram @screenwriterpod
243 episodes
Ep 220 - Crafting Suspense in Screenwriting: Lessons from Ghosts of the Void
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Content provided by Geoffrey D Calhoun. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Geoffrey D Calhoun or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
- Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, founder of thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com
- Guest: Director of Jason Miller "Ghosts of the Void"
- Community Engagement:
- Invitation to join thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com for access to seminars, workshops, Oscar-nominated screenplays, and writing gigs.
- Guest Introduction:
- Jason Miller, a writer-director, discussing his latest film "Ghosts of the Void."
- Project Genesis:
- Jason shares his journey from concept to execution of "Ghosts of the Void."
- Creative Process:
- Insights into creating a low-budget film and the challenges of a single-location thriller.
- Collaborations and Networking:
- The importance of building genuine, productive relationships in the film industry.
- Writing Challenges:
- The complexity of writing a single-location script and strategies to maintain engagement.
- Genre Exploration:
- Transition from horror to suspense, and the mechanics of a slow-burn narrative.
- Practical Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers:
- Tips for writing and producing a film on a limited budget.
- Distribution Success:
- Announcement of "Ghosts of the Void" release on major streaming platforms.
- Subscribe and share the podcast; engage with the screenwriting community. Join us on Instagram @screenwriterpod
243 episodes
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