Best Film Screen Writing Stories Podcasts (2024)

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13: Overcoming the Starving Artist Syndrome 55:06

3h ago55:06

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What if you could transform your financial struggles into a source of creative power? Join us for an eye-opening episode with Lisy Butterfly, a liberation and leadership coach, as she guides us through the nuanced relationship between artists and financial stability. Lisy shares how somatic intelligence and embodiment practices can revolutionise yo…

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12: Breaking In, Networking in Film and Creating Impactful Connections 41:17

11d ago41:17

41:17

Join me, Cindy Claes (action actress and filmmaker), as I sit down with Justyna, an extraordinary event organiser (also singer and actress) who has transformed the networking scene for filmmakers in Barcelona!! Justyna's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Her background in casting, singing, and production fueled her passion for creating high-en…

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Making Impactful Films with Oscar & Emmy-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY - Highlights 10:29

15d ago10:29

10:29

“As a filmmaker, I've always made films about extraordinary women whose lives are faced with extenuating circumstances who've had adversity thrown at them and who've risen to the occasion. And when I began to look at Diane's story, for me, Diane is a fashion designer, but she's so much more. Her central ethos is woman before fashion, and we felt it…

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DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: Woman in Charge w/ Oscar-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY 37:47

16d ago37:47

37:47

How can we free ourselves from fear and social barriers to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives? What does it take to overcome trauma and turn it into triumph, and failure into reinvention? How can we shine a light on the marginalized and misunderstood to create social change that transforms the lives of women? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an Osca…

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Episode Thirty-Nine - The Drawing of the Three w/Kim C. (Podcast Host - The Year of Underrated Stephen King, Patreon - The Danse Macabre with Kim C) 1:18:13

14d ago1:18:13

1:18:13

Back once again with undisputed Queen of Stephen King podcasting, Kim C. In this episode, Kim C. plays Sherpa Tenzing to my increasingly word-baggery Edmund Hilary as we scale the second Dark Tower novel, The Drawing of the Three. As you will hear, this installment of the DT series left us bewitched, bothered, bemused and with breathe completely ta…

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Episode Thirty Eight - The Stand Part Two w/Andy Stanton (Author of Benny the Blue Whale, co-host of the Tumbler's Willy Podcast) 1:48:46

14d ago1:48:46

1:48:46

Our fever for The Stand has gone full blown this month, as we finish our epic conversation with Andy Stanton. We discuss the mutations of The Stand, from the graphic novels to the miniseries and touching on the forthcoming The End of the World as We Know It, a collection of short stories set in the world of Captain Trips with contributions from pas…

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11: Unlock Your Creative Potential: Somatic Intelligence and Dance Manifestation 1:01:22

18d ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Unlock your full creative potential with international leadership coach and former professional dancer, Lisy Butterfly. This episode promises to revolutionise your understanding of body-based practices and their power to foster creativity and self-expression. Lisy designed two practices called "Dance Manifestation" and "Dance Metamorphosis", helpin…

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10: Filmmaking Insights: Location Scouting and Group Fighting Scenes 51:01

29d ago51:01

51:01

With a tight six-week timeline from pitch to production, Lee Alan Donaldson (Essex, UK) and his team are now taking their new short film "Jackal and Hide" into a season of film festivals, From securing breathtaking locations to ensuring weapon safety on set, this episode is addressing important components to make a short action film a success. Join…

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Chapter XIX - Rebirth 27:23

1M ago27:23

27:23

Tony’s Tall Tales returns with a stream of consciousness episode. Your host Anthony Pavelich shares a few musings on games, books, and a new collectable card game that he stumbled into! For more information on Wonders of The First, visit wondersccg.com. Also check out Anthony’s YouTube channel (Philaxeno) for video guides on this thrilling new game…

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The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, with Tommy Lee Jones 18:48

1M ago18:48

18:48

This week on On Story, a conversation with the team behind The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, a western that follows a ranch foreman's extraordinary trek to Mexico to bury his best friend's body in his hometown. Actor and director Tommy Lee Jones worked with writer Guillermo Arriaga to develop a moving, character-driven story inspired by true…

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9: Intellectual Property Essentials for Artists: including AI and Events 56:19

1M ago56:19

56:19

Join us for an eye-opening discussion with Attorney Vera Zambrano, Lead Attorney at Law Firm Vera Zambrano and Associates, as she unpacks the maze of intellectual property (IP) in the creative sector. This episode is a treasure of insights, from the fundamental aspects of what constitutes IP, to how artists can navigate this new world increasingly …

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A Conversation with Katrin Benedikt 40:41

1M ago40:41

40:41

This week on On Story, we're having a conversation with Katrin Benedikt. Co-writer of the non-stop political action thrillers Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen, and Expendables 3, Benedikt lends a behind-the-scenes look into the realities of breaking into Hollywood as a writer, from pitching the same story for years on end, navigating relations…

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8: Screen Fight Wisdom: Insights from an Action Director 42:33

1M ago42:33

42:33

Step into explosive action filmmaking with George Karja, where every punch, jump, and kick is a meticulously crafted dance between the actor and the camera. George unveils the secrets behind the seamless integration of choreographed fights and storytelling. He is not only the founder of the renowned LK Stunts Academy and La Katana Films in Madrid, …

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BONUS 2: VFX, Creatividad, y Felicidad (Español) 50:45

1M ago50:45

50:45

This BONUS episode is in Spanish. For subtitles in your preferred language, we recommend our listeners to watch it on Youtube. This is a beautiful interview about VFX, creativity and creating joy for others. ======= Lali Rizza, una visionaria en el mundo de los efectos visuales y VFX, nos cuenta su historia, desde las calles tranquilas de Mendoza (…

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How Can Music Heal Trauma & Foster Identity? - Highlights - MATTIA MAURÉE 11:24

2M ago11:24

11:24

“So for me, it just kind of removing a lot of the shame and then a lot of the energy that I was wasting trying to fit myself into a neurotypical process or framework or way of thinking or being. So, you know, some people call that unmasking, just kind of removing. I was wasting a lot of energy, basically trying to be someone else and function in a …

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Exploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉE 58:14

2M ago58:14

58:14

How can we learn to flourish because of who we are, not in spite of it? What is the sensory experience of the world for people with autism and ADHD? How can music help heal trauma and foster identity? Mattia Maurée is an interdisciplinary composer whose work centers around themes of perception, body, sensation, trauma, and resilience. Their scores …

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7: Acting Research: Interview with a Former Sniper and Special Forces Officer 57:15

2M ago57:15

57:15

When the bullets flew... he was shot 14 times. Derrick McManus's story (now retired Australian Special Operations police officer), is nothing short of a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. He joins us to recount how he faced some of the most perilous situations in the line of duty. This very day that could have been his last. As an act…

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6: Krump Dancer and Barber: Creating an Empire of Transformation 57:43

2M ago57:43

57:43

Krump is a dynamic and expressive dance style that originated in South Los Angeles. As a powerful form of self-expression, it allows dancers to release pent-up emotions. This dance style emphasises the importance of community and provides many young adults with a positive lifestyle alternative in an area where joining gangs or following the wrong p…

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5: Artists and Abundance: through the lens of Numerology 48:34

2M ago48:34

48:34

Have you ever considered the profound impact numbers may have on your life's journey? Patrice Turlet, a brilliant artist (TEDx speaker, stand-up, TV host, actor, singer, dancer, coach) from Guadeloupe, joins us to share how numerology has influenced his creativity. His story takes us from his spiritual quest to the powerful realisation of his life'…

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4: The Unknown and Unpredictable in Film Production: Authentic Behind The Scenes 49:13

2M ago49:13

49:13

Have you ever peeked behind the scenes of a movie set, or even the first conversations before the script was even written? Arnaldo Stafa (Aki Studio London) invites us into the thrilling world of filmmaking as he documents the birth of his next short film, sharing the unvarnished truths of production, from conception to completion. Our conversation…

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BONUS 1: Comment la danse hiphop forme à l'entreprenariat: l'histoire d'un salon de coiffure atypique (Français) 53:43

3M ago53:43

53:43

This BONUS episode is in French. For subtitles, we recommend our listeners to watch it on Youtube. This is a beautiful interview about dance and entrepreneurship. ======= Sandrine Nsita: son parcours de danseuse hiphop et dancehall était un échauffement pour son avenir en tant qu'entrepreneuse accomplie. Notre invitée nous plonge dans l'essence mêm…

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3: The art of making dreams a reality: 6 ways to achieve the impossible 33:06

3M ago33:06

33:06

Embark on an inspirational odyssey not just with me, but with yourself! We are all driven by a tenacious pursuit to transform dreams into realities. Have you ever beheld a feat so daunting, you deemed it 'impossible'? Today, I'll share some stories, as your athletic creative guide, from the cobblestone alleys of Paris to the colourful expanse of Ba…

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2: How a filmmaker got his first passion project on Amazon Prime 54:14

3M ago54:14

54:14

When Yorgo Glynatsis stepped onto the set of his first short film, 'Trigger,' little did he know the profound impact his work would have on Amazon Prime viewers and beyond. On our latest episode, the mastermind behind House of Glynatsis Productions takes us through his transformative journey from dance and acting into the director's chair. Strap in…

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1: Navigating the Emotional Landscape of a Creative Career: Mindset Shifts and the Triumph of Freedom 53:08

3M ago53:08

53:08

Ever found yourself wondering if a change in mindset could really chart a new course in your artistic life? Simon Maestre's journey is a testament to this transformative power. He grew up carrying the weight of a family “secret”. Born in Caracas Venezuela, growing up in the US in Oklahoma, his love for acting guided him and helped him to stay cente…

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Finestkind, with Brian Helgeland 23:09

3M ago23:09

23:09

This week on On Story, a conversation with Brian Helgeland, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter who penned acclaimed movies including L.A. Confidential and Mystic River, and the director who brought to life beloved films such as A Knight’s Tale and 42. He lends a behind the scenes look at the making of Finestkind, a film mined from his relations…

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Past Lives, with Celine Song 32:40

3M ago32:40

32:40

This week on On Story, AFF moderator Harrison Glaser speaks with Celine Song about her feature debut, Past Lives. Inspired by Song’s own experiences, Past Lives tells the story of two childhood friends who reunite as adults and reckon with the nature of the enduring bond between them. This multi-language film is a deeply personal exploration of the…

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Episode Thirty Seven - Pet Sematary: Bloodlines W/N.P. Cunniffe (Author of The Weejee Man, The Wake 52:08

3M ago52:08

52:08

Lindsey Anderson Beer's 2023 prequel to the 2019 reboot of Pet Sematary got something of a kicking by most critics on its release. There are the bones of a good film in their somewhere though, and the look and the soundtrack of the film, plus an eclectic cast, make it an interesting curio if nothing else. Joining me to discuss it is N.P. Cunniffe, …

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Creating Safe Spaces: ITA O’BRIEN & the Art of Intimacy Coordination - Highlights 12:52

4M ago12:52

12:52

"That production was really close to my heart because I was a musical theater dancer in the eighties and so that whole storytelling was something that I personally had lived through and really understood. You know, I was that kid at the Pineapple Dance Studios. And gradually, as friends around me sort of began to become unwell, and actually, one of…

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Intimacy Coordinator ITA O’BRIEN on It's a Sin, Sex Education & Creating Safe Spaces 52:46

4M ago52:46

52:46

How can intimate scenes be brought to the screen in ways that respect the emotional well-being and privacy of the artists themselves? How do we make sure that we can create a story about abuse without anyone being abused in the process? Ita O’Brien is the UK’s leading Intimacy Coordinator, founder of Intimacy on Set (and author of the Intimacy On S…

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Teaser: What is your Future Self trying to tell you right now? 12:21

4M ago12:21

12:21

What is your Future Self trying to tell you right now? - with Cindy Claes Want to send Cindy Claes a DM? Support the Show. Let's continue the conversation on Instagram: Cindy Claes - Host @cindy_claes Loud Whisper VZW - Producers @loudwhispervzw Join the community: Buy Me A Coffee VIP ZoneBy Loud Whisper VZW / Cindy Claes

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Championing LGBTQ Stories Amidst the AIDS Crisis and Breaking TV Barriers - Highlights - LISA EDELSTEIN 14:22

5M ago14:22

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"I had the first ever lesbian makeout scene on network television on a short-lived show called Relativity. That was another role where I felt really honored to be asked to do that, having been in and around the gay community my whole adult life. In the club scene, it was like all my friends were gay. So I was really happy to represent doing that. W…

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LISA EDELSTEIN - From Acting to Directing, Writing & Visual Art 49:36

5M ago49:36

49:36

How can the arts help us examine and engage with social issues? How do our families shape our views, memories, and experience of the world? From her role as Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the hit Fox series House, to her starring role as Abby McCarthy in Bravo's first scripted series Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce, Lisa Edelstein's range of roles are as diverse …

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American Fiction, with Cord Jefferson 22:14

5M ago22:14

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This week on On Story, a conversation with Cord Jefferson on adapting the novel Erasure into his strikingly sharp debut feature American Fiction. Cord Jefferson is an Emmy-winning writer who earned his chops on some of television’s most formative shows in recent years: Master of None, The Good Place, Succession, and Watchmen. His debut feature, Ame…

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Episode Thirty Six - The Stand w/Andy Stanton (Writer of Benny the Blue Whale, Host of The Tumbler's Willy Podcast, Creator of Mr Gum 1:42:11

5M ago1:42:11

1:42:11

We're back (again) after a long hiatus, but what a return. One of the most listened to episodes of this podcast were the two-part epic discussions between me and Andy Stanton a few years ago. We both kicked around the idea of a rematch, and what other book could we cover but the 1990 edition of Stephen King's The Stand? Whilst other podcasts displa…

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Spirituality & Selfhood: TARA ISABELLA BURTON - Author of The World Cannot Give, Here in Avalon, & Strange Rites 46:18

5M ago46:18

46:18

What are we willing to give up to find meaning, connection, and a sense of belonging? What happens if we don't self-promote, self-create, and self-brand on social media? Will we find the right partner? Will we get into the right college? Or find the best job? Tara Isabella Burton is the author of the novels Social Creature, The World Cannot Give, a…

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The Bear, with Joanna Calo 34:23

5M ago34:23

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This week on On Story, a conversation with Joanna Calo, showrunner of the character-driven dramedy The Bear. Joanna delves into her experience sharing showrunning duties with creator Christopher Storer, and discusses their approach to incorporating real life events into the show’s deeply grounded characters and high stakes world. As a television ve…

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Forty years of Bringing LGBTQ+ Stories to the Screen - Highlights - ALAN POUL 12:55

5M ago12:55

12:55

“I was fortunate to be able to be out in Hollywood in the 90s and to be able to work early on seminal LGBT-presenting shows like Tales of the City series, and Six Feet Under with Alan Ball. When it comes to Tokyo Vice, I did push hard for there to be a queer storyline because in the late 90s, in Japan, there was a huge thriving gay subculture. But …

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ALAN POUL - Emmy & Golden Globe-winning Producer/Director - Tokyo Vice - Six Feet Under - Tales of the City - My So-Called Life 1:09:55

5M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

What does learning another language and living in another culture do for your humanity and creative process? Alan Poul is an Emmy, Golden Globe, DGA, and Peabody Award-winning producer and director of film and television. He is Executive Producer and Director on the Max Original drama series Tokyo Vice, written by Tony Award-winning playwright J.T.…

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Contact, with James V. Hart 19:20

5M ago19:20

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This week on the On Story Podcast a conversation with James V. Hart, writer of the science fiction drama Contact directed by Robert Zemeckis. In his decades-long career, Hart has written beloved films including Hook, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Tuck Everlasting, and August Rush. Hart discusses the process of adapting Contact from Carl Sagan’s novel abou…

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