Best Pilar Alessandra Podcasts (2024)

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878. Making It 59:34

1h ago59:34

59:34

Writers Chris Lawing and Alex Grossman have independently made the movies they’ve written and prepare to makes more! Here they talk about how they’ve pulled it off and what they’ve learned along the way.

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877. Scene Direction Contest 2024 1:31:31

10d ago1:31:31

1:31:31

Actor Joel Stoffer (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Stranger Things) stage-reads scene direction submissions from listeners as they showcase their writing skills! Who will win?

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876. Telling His Story 44:28

18d ago44:28

44:28

Writer/producer Tracy Grant (Lincoln Heights, Lace) tells a personal story filled with highs and lows that led to a number of writing lessons and his confirmation that "you only need one yes."

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875. Announcement: 2024 Scene Direction Contest 2:17

26d ago2:17

2:17

Did you write a prize-worthy piece of scene direction? Enter it in the On the Page Scene Direction Contest! Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.

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874. Keeping Creative 49:56

20d ago49:56

49:56

A catch up with writer/comedian Laura House as she talks about the lean years and the ripe years, including running a British show in the middle of Covid and learning to feel “the right amount of proud” about her accomplishments.

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873. Science and Scirens 52:29

27d ago52:29

52:29

Science through entertainment. Entertainment inspiring science. Filmmakers Tamara Krinsky and Taryn O’Neill co-founded Scirens to explore all of the possibilities.

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872. And The Nicholl Goes To … 37:39

1M ago37:39

37:39

Writer Jimmy Miller reflects on a script that changed as he changed, ultimately leading to his current Nicholl Fellowship win.

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871. Writing Tips, Wrestling and Al Pacino 1:01:18

1M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

We’re covering it all in this one: Six writing tips from Pilar’s list, some talk of movies that got overlooked at the Oscars and a discussion of writer Sam Benjamin’s new wrestling short film, Screwjob.

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870. Oscar Talk 2024 1:42:42

2M ago1:42:42

1:42:42

Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Alex Troxler get together for their annual discussion about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.

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869. Writer Upgraded 34:19

2M ago34:19

34:19

Writer/Producer Christine Lenig worked hard and took notes for twelve years before her rom-com Upgraded was finally produced with Camila Mendes, Marisa Tomei and Lena Olin. Now it’s #1 on Amazon!

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868. Write Like a Poet 39:40

2M ago39:40

39:40

Writer/Scholar David Noller discusses his book Master Poetry Forms and talks about the ways that screenwriting and poetry are similar in terms of structure, form and craft.

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867. Advice From The Experts 38:05

2M ago38:05

38:05

Writer Andrew Zinnes provides nuggets from his new book, Screenwriters Advice, a “how to” as told through the interviews of successful writers of film and TV.

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866. Hidden Treasures 37:25

3M ago37:25

37:25

Spotlight on Robert Wooldridge and Kimberly Dilts, two talented On the Page writers with excellent material, ready for their big break!

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865. Multimedia Storytelling 45:48

3M ago45:48

45:48

Writer Allison McGevna talks about how the tools and narrative style she uses in her job as a multimedia storyteller and media executive help her as a screenwriter. Please note: This episode was originally recorded on January 20, 2024 before the recent Conde Nast strike in response to media layoffs.

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864: "None of That Boring Love” 58:16

3M ago58:16

58:16

Today’s glut of rom-coms: Why do we love them? What do they get right? What do they get wrong? Writer Elizabeth McKenzie has opinions!

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863. Proof of Concept 48:26

3M ago48:26

48:26

Writer/director Christy Stratton returns to the podcast to discuss her short film, The Runt (and to hear about Pilar’s horror-movie Christmas.)

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862. Comedy Expert 35:56

4M ago35:56

35:56

Jonterri Gadson went from "comedy nerd" to "comedy expert" when she earned fellowships with the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop and Kevin Hart’s LOL to land a show on adult swim and launch a career writing for The Upshaws, A Black Lady Sketch Show and the upcoming animated show Everybody Still Hates Chris.…

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861. 2023 Writing Year in Review 42:26

4M ago42:26

42:26

Career coach Lee Jessup returns to discuss the industry changes and writing trends of 2023 and shares what’s ahead for the new year.

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860. Logline Competition 2023: Part 2 1:11:50

4M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Pilar reads and gives feedback on the loglines that didn’t make the top fifteen lists for the 2023 Logline Contest.

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859. Logline Competition 2023 1:25:45

4M ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Pilar and Aadip read, evaluate and vote on feature and TV loglines sent in by listeners. Dimwitted extraterrestrials. Time-traveling teachers. Felons at birthday parties. Who will win?

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858. Making Things Happen 41:14

4M ago41:14

41:14

A healthy “impatience” led writer Lenore Adediran to stop waiting and make a web series. Since then she’s sold a pilot, a feature and the Christmas movie, A Christmas Serenade, produced by Harpo Films and streaming on Max.

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857. Building a Better Mousetrap 45:55

4M ago45:55

45:55

Portuguese Script writer Miguel Simal spent years in telenovela writers rooms learning to be as creative as possible before going on to co-write the award-winning Netflix series, Glória.

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856. A Christmas Movie in 70 Beats 43:01

5M ago43:01

43:01

Writer Isabel Dréan talks about her shift from thrillers to holiday movies, leading to five of her scripts being produced in an 18-month period.

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855. Announcement: 2023 Logline Contest 3:10

5M ago3:10

3:10

Ready to submit for the annual On the Page logline competition? Pilar explains the rules and gives the deadline.

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854. Writing His Way Into a New Life 46:41

5M ago46:41

46:41

As he reaches his ten year anniversary of writing, Scotty Mullen returns to share his thoughts on what he’s learned from writing low budget horror, women in peril movies, Christmas movies and so much more. Bottom line: Writing has to be fun!

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Pilar Alessandra Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Overview w/ Rick Overton

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878. Making It 59:34

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877. Scene Direction Contest 2024 1:31:31

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876. Telling His Story 44:28

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875. Announcement: 2024 Scene Direction Contest 2:17

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874. Keeping Creative 49:56

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873. Science and Scirens 52:29

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872. And The Nicholl Goes To … 37:39

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871. Writing Tips, Wrestling and Al Pacino 1:01:18

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870. Oscar Talk 2024 1:42:42

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869. Writer Upgraded 34:19

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868. Write Like a Poet 39:40

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867. Advice From The Experts 38:05

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866. Hidden Treasures 37:25

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865. Multimedia Storytelling 45:48

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864: "None of That Boring Love” 58:16

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863. Proof of Concept 48:26

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862. Comedy Expert 35:56

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861. 2023 Writing Year in Review 42:26

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860. Logline Competition 2023: Part 2 1:11:50

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859. Logline Competition 2023 1:25:45

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858. Making Things Happen 41:14

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857. Building a Better Mousetrap 45:55

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856. A Christmas Movie in 70 Beats 43:01

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855. Announcement: 2023 Logline Contest 3:10

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854. Writing His Way Into a New Life 46:41

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