Best Swallow Your Dreams Podcasts (2024)

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Know When to Stand Out and When to Blend In with Owen Barry (The Chicks, Jackson Browne) 1:12:33

1d ago1:12:33

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Whatever shape they may take or media it manifests in, success in pretty much every collaborative art form in existence boils down to the same basic principles. Generosity. Patience. And as genius guitarist Owen Barry knows, filling the role that's needed most to maintain harmony, rather than just waiting for your moment to shine. Owen Barry has be…

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Humble Thyself with Javier Gonzalez (Weak Layers, Funny Pages) 47:47

8d ago47:47

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The first ever time someone steps on a movie set, be they actor, director, writer or whoever, can be extremely precarious. Producer Javier Gonzalez says humility is always the safest move because it brings out the best in others, as it did for Clint Eastwood in his 1971 directorial debut and today's "B-side": Play Misty for Me. Javier Gonzalez is a…

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Follow the Dream Wherever It Takes You with Javier Gonzalez (Swallow, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie) 56:56

15d ago56:56

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Filmmaking requires a wide array of factors to come together in perfect alignment, not the least of which are things like funding, favors and finding a place to do it. That's why producer Javier Gonzalez leaves no stone unturned when setting a project in motion. Javier Gonzalez is a Mexican-American, El Paso, TX-based, Emmy-winning and Sundance Gra…

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Make Your Life Your Art with Phil Rosenthal (Everybody Loves Raymond, Somebody Feed Phil) 1:14:41

22d ago1:14:41

1:14:41

Your creative voice comes from your identity and experiences. So it's only natural that creative geniuses like Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal mine their own lives for their work. He's been fortunate enough to tread a path that few get to follow. Phil has garnered a cult like following for his Netflix series SOMEBODY FEED PHIL, which…

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Alex & Ali: Late Oscar Reviews 46:49

27d ago46:49

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In a new series of bonus content, Alex sits down with his daughter Ali to get the "youth perspective" on the state of cinema. Their inaugural conversation covers this year's Academy Awards winners and losers. Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creator of Project Greenlight, a documentary television series where executive producers Matt Damon and …

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Learn To Be Persistent with Michael Forman (Just Shoot Me, The King of Queens) 54:14

29d ago54:14

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Life is marathon, not a full blown sprint. And as development executive Michael Forman knows full well, there is no "making it" in show business, because search for success never really ends, and stamina beats speed any day. Michael Forman has been a Senior-level development executive and Executive producer for two decades. As a studio exec, he hel…

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Kill Your Ego with Michael Forman (Homicide: Life on the Streets, NewsRadio) 1:11:55

1M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

One of the hardest lessons you can learn is that sometimes, the number one thing people are looking for is a person who's willing to do the job no one else will do, and do it with a smile on their face. As as television executive Michael Forman knows, it's that level of ego sublimation that's the key to long-term survival in show business. Michael …

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Never Let Them Say You Can't with Carla Renata (The Curvy Critic) 1:34:17

1M ago1:34:17

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Any career that's worth a damn is full of barriers and bends in the road where you have no idea what's coming up ahead around the curve. But as actress, singer, journalist and film lover Carla Renata knows, it's what you do when something is blocking the path to what you want that makes you who you are. A proud Howard University graduate, Carla Ren…

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Season 3 of How I Got Greenlit launches Tuesday, May 14! 1:19

2M ago1:19

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Season 3 of How I Got Greenlit launches Tuesday, May 14! Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creator of Project Greenlight, a documentary television series where executive producers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck gave first-time filmmakers a chance to direct their first feature film. In 2018, Alex wrote and directed the film High Voltage starring Davi…

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One-on-One: Ryan & Alex Talk Cartoons, California History and Creative Thievery 50:55

8M ago50:55

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In this special episode marking the end of season 2, Alex and Ryan ditch the traditional format in favor of a funny, freewheeling conversation about everything from the timeless brilliance of Looney Tunes to the thin line between taking inspiration from your artistic heroes and outright stealing from them. Alex Keledjian Alex Keledjian is the creat…

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Spotting Diamonds in the Rough with Alex's Father Jim Keledjian 1:09:00

8M ago1:09:00

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A life has many ups and downs, and the life of Jim Keledjian, father of Alex, is no exception. His story of rags-to-riches-to-rags-to-riches through the worlds of city planning and real estate investment is full of timeless gems of universal wisdom, including how to recognize opportunity in even some of the most obscure places. Jim Keledjian formed…

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Utilizing IP That You Love with Writer-Producer Marc Guggenheim (Supergirl, Green Lantern) 1:03:12

8M ago1:03:12

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Writer-producer Marc Guggenheim approaches his work from a place of trying to please the ten-year-old version of himself who loved sci fi and superheroes. So he was the perfect guy for Warner Bros. and DC Comics to tap to not just play in, but help build its cinematic sandbox. Marc Guggenheim is an American screenwriter, television producer, comic …

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Turning Life Experience into Story with Writer-Producer Marc Guggenhiem (Law & Order, Arrow) 1:07:16

8M ago1:07:16

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Some of the best storytellers in the world led entire lives before getting into the writing business. Writer-producer Marc Guggenheim made the leap from writing legal briefs to legal dramas and sci-fi superhero sagas like The CW's Arrow, The Flash and Batwoman. Marc Guggenheim is an American screenwriter, television producer, comic book writer, and…

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Location, Location, Location! How Director Brad Anderson Makes His Settings Into Characters 1:06:48

9M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

The three rules of real estate become reel as director Brad Anderson explains how he takes inspiration from films like his B-side choice, Nicolas Roeg's "Don't Look Now" (1973), to make the places he shoots (whether it's a train, insane asylum or the coast of Spain) just as important as the actors and the plot. Brad Anderson is an American film dir…

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Avoiding Genre Pigeonholing with Director Brad Anderson (The Machinist, Session 9) 57:23

9M ago57:23

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The studio system often tries to dictate the type of movies a filmmaker is allowed to make. But uncompromising storytellers like writer-director Brad Anderson are never afraid to steer their career in whatever direction they choose. Brad Anderson is an American film director, producer and writer. A director of thriller and horror films and televisi…

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Hollywood Strike Roundtable: The State of Show Business Today 59:53

9M ago59:53

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The WGA strike may be coming to its conclusion. But SAG still holds strong, A.I. lurks in the shadows and moviemaking ain't what it used to be. So producers Evan Astrowksy and Craig Perry, as well as entertainment lawyer Rose Meade Hart, sit down to talk shop. Craig Perry As a partner at Zide/Perry Entertainment, Craig Perry, produced Universal's A…

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Keeping Your Sanity As a Screenwriter with Writing Life Coach Brooks Elms 1:17:14

9M ago1:17:14

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Whether it's the fear of A.I. coming for your job or the fact that your third act stinks to high heaven, the writing life is full of worries and doubts. Luckily screenwriting mentor Brooks Elms has your back. Alex and Ryan talk to him about how to take notes, find hope for the future, and write honest stories driven by real humanity like Richard Li…

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Tod Browning's "Freaks" (1932) & Fundamentals of Film Directing 1:01:36

9M ago1:01:36

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with NYU film professor David Irving, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss Tod Browning's 1932 film "Freaks." David Irving is a director whose professional film credits include Night of the Cyclone (1990) with Kris Kristofferson and Marisa Berenson; C.H.U.D. II (1988) with Robert Va…

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David Irving 1:03:02

10M ago1:03:02

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with NYU film professor and author David Irving, in the first episode of a two-part series. David Irving is a director whose professional film credits include Night of the Cyclone (1990) with Kris Kristofferson and Marisa Berenson; C.H.U.D. II (1988) with Robert Vaughn and Gerrit Graham; The Emperor's New Clothes (1987) w…

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J. Miles Dale 1:05:37

10M ago1:05:37

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with producer and director J Miles Dale, including a discussion of his choice of "B-Side": Brian De Palma’s 1974 movie “Phantom of the Paradise.” Academy Award-winning producer J. Miles Dale has been making movies and television programs for over 35 years. His productions have been honored with numerous awards including 1…

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From Music Videos to Major Motion Pictures: Craftsmanship in Cinema 43:30

10M ago43:30

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with production designer Paul Rice, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss some of his favorite design work in film. Paul Rice is a multi talented and multi dimensional artist, designer, fabricator, and performer. Paul began his art career early, working at his father's parade float f…

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Paul Rice 47:55

10M ago47:55

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with art director and production designer Paul Rice, in the first episode of a two-part series. Paul Rice is a multi talented and multi dimensional artist, designer, fabricator, and performer. Paul began his art career early, working at his father's parade float factory and attending an art magnet high school in Memphis, …

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Niki Caro's "Whale Rider" (2002) & Meaningful Representation in Movies 46:43

11M ago46:43

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with writer-director Angie Wang, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss Niki Caro's 2002 film "Whale Rider." Angie Wang is the writer-director of MDMA, an autobiographical ’80s crime drama starring Annie Q. and Francesca Eastwood, which is in theaters from September 14 through Shout! …

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Angie Wang 54:10

11M ago54:10

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with writer-director Angie Wang, in the first episode of a two-part series. Angie Wang is the writer-director of MDMA, an autobiographical ’80s crime drama starring Annie Q. and Francesca Eastwood, which is in theaters from September 14 through Shout! Factory. She was born in 1965 and holds a B.A. with a triple major in E…

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Robert Altman's "The Player" (1992) & Hollywood of Yesteryear 45:56

11M ago45:56

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with creator-developer and television executive Eli Holzman, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss Robert Altman's 1992 film "The Player." Eli Holzman is the founder and CEO of The Intellectual Property Corporation and the President of Sony Pictures Television Nonfiction. Holzman beg…

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Eli Holzman 55:13

11M ago55:13

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with creator-developer and television executive Eli Holzman, who helped Alex develop and sell the original Project Greenlight, in the first episode of a two-part series. Eli Holzman is the founder and CEO of The Intellectual Property Corporation and the President of Sony Pictures Television Nonfiction. Holzman began his c…

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Introducing...Cinema Splash Page 1:06:20

11M ago1:06:20

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Recently Alex and Ryan were invited as guests on the incredible movie podcast Cinema Splash Page. Give their episode a listen here and then go subscribe to Cinema Splash Page wherever your get your podcasts! Join us as Ryan and Alex share their thoughts on some truly obscure and fascinating 80s movies (Final Countdown, anyone? Ice Pirates?) and the…

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Francis Ford Coppola's "The Outsiders" (1983) & The Indispensable Skill of Talent-Spotting 53:00

11M ago53:00

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with movie and television producer Jamie Patricof, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film "The Outsiders." Jamie Patricof is an accomplished independent film, tv, and documentary producer, and co-founder of Hunting Lane Films. His projects include Capt…

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Jamie Patricof 55:58

12M ago55:58

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with movie and television producer Jamie Patricof, in the first episode of a two-part series. Jamie Patricof is an accomplished independent film, tv, and documentary producer, and co-founder of Hunting Lane Films. His projects include Captain Fantastic (Viggo Mortensen); Blue Valentine (Michelle Williams, Ryan Gosling);Th…

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From "Desperate Housewives" to "Army of the Dead": The Practicalities of Practical FX 51:05

12M ago51:05

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with make-up and special effects artist Alex Noble, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss highlights from his work and some of his favorite movie make-up designs. From natural beauty to prosthetics and gore effects, Alex Noble’s make up expertise speaks for itself. Alex’s makeup skil…

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Screenwriting in the Streaming Era Q&A | Anthony Jaswinski & Chap Taylor 1:03:19

12M ago1:03:19

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Our series of roundtable discussions continues with a Q&A session featuring writers Anthony Jaswinski and Chap Taylor unpacking the state of their craft in the era of digital streaming content. Writer and Producer, Anthony Jaswinski wrote the summer sleeper hit (and box office success) The Shallows starring Blake Lively and Mary starring Gary Oldma…

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Alex Noble 1:05:21

12M ago1:05:21

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with make-up and special effects artist Alex Noble, in the first episode of a two-part series. From natural beauty to prosthetics and gore effects, Alex Noble’s make up expertise speaks for itself. Alex’s makeup skills include beauty, fantasy, character, ageing, hair application, men’s grooming, cuts, bruises, effects, pr…

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Claudia Puig 1:05:03

1y ago1:05:03

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with film journalist and critic Claudia Puig, including a discussion of her choice of "B-Side": Steven Soderbergh’s 1998 movie “Out of Sight.” Claudia Puig is president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and a nationally recognized entertainment journalist and film critic. Currently a critic for NPR’s Film Week s…

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Éric Rohmer's "Le Signe du Lion" (1962) & The Power of Narrative 56:51

1y ago56:51

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with advertising guru and brand anthropologist Richard Wise, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss Éric Rohmer's 1962 film "Le Signe du Lion" (or "Sign of the Lion"). Richard Wise, the creator of the infamous Joe Camel ad campaign, was once denounced as a corrupter of our nation's yo…

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Richard Wise 59:04

1y ago59:04

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with advertising guru and brand anthropologist Richard Wise, in the first episode of a two-part series. Richard Wise, the creator of the infamous Joe Camel ad campaign, was once denounced as a corrupter of our nation's youth by Bill Clinton. Today he is a brand anthropologist and head of WPP's Geometry Global in London, w…

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Wong Kar-wai's "Chungking Express" (1994) 54:23

1y ago54:23

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with writer, director, producer and comic book creator Tze Chun, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss Wong Kar-wai's 1994 film Chungking Express. Tze Chun is a writer, director, producer, and visual artist based in Los Angeles, CA. He’s been a writer and producer on Fox’s hit Batman…

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Tze Chun 1:10:02

1y ago1:10:02

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with writer, director, producer and comic book creator Tze Chun, in the first episode of a two-part series. Tze Chun is a writer, director, producer, and visual artist based in Los Angeles, CA. He’s been a writer and producer on Fox’s hit Batman prequel show Gotham. He also wrote and directed the award-winning films Windo…

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WGA Strike Roundtable 2 | Chap Taylor & Evan Astrowsky 58:54

1y ago58:54

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Our series of roundtable discussions continues with another conversation about the ongoing Writers' Guild of America strike, this time featuring writer Chap Taylor and producer Evan Astrowsky. Chap Taylor has written screenplays and television pilots for all of the major Hollywood studios. He's worked for such producers as Brian Grazer, Scott Rudin…

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Jerry Schatzberg's "Scarecrow" (1973) 48:19

1y ago48:19

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with film & TV director Laurie Collyer, in the second episode of a two-part series where they discuss Jerry Schatzberg's 1973 film "Scarecrow." Laurie Collyer‘s credits include Sherrybaby (2006) which won numerous awards including the National Board of Review’s Award for Top Independent Film in 2006 and a G…

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Laurie Collyer 1:10:49

1y ago1:10:49

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with trailblazing indie film & TV director Laurie Collyer, in the first episode of a two-part series. Laurie Collyer‘s credits include Sherrybaby (2006) which won numerous awards including the National Board of Review’s Award for Top Independent Film in 2006 and a Golden Globe nomination for actress Maggie Gyllenhaal; the…

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Alla Nazimova's "Salomé" (1923) & A Brief History of Reality TV 1:01:35

1y ago1:01:35

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with reality TV pioneer & creativity guru Gary Carter, in the second episode of a two-part series. Gary Carter is Creative Officer and member of the management team at the Waag Futurelab in Amsterdam, which he joined in 2020. After training and working as an actor and director in his native South Africa, he…

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Gary Carter 1:06:38

1y ago1:06:38

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with reality TV pioneer & creativity guru Gary Carter, in the first episode of a two-part series. Gary Carter is Creative Officer and member of the management team at the Waag Futurelab in Amsterdam, which he joined in 2020. After training and working as an actor and director in his native South Africa, he worked for many…

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WGA Strike Roundtable | Evan Astrowsky & Brooks Elms 1:21:54

1y ago1:21:54

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Kicking off season 2 of How I Got Greenlit, Alex & Ryan are joined by screenwriter Brooks Elms and producer Evan Astrowsky to discuss the imminent Writers' Guild of America strike from all sides. Brooks Elms is a screenwriter and independent filmmaker. His specialty is grounded personal characters and writing story tension so thick it knots up your…

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Karen Moncrieff | Part 3 1:06:25

1+ y ago1:06:25

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This week Alex & Ryan conclude their talk with director, writer, & actor Karen Moncrieff in the final part of a three-part series. Karen received the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ prestigious Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting in 1998 for her coming of age drama Blue Car, which later became Moncrieff’s feature film debut, premiering…

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Karen Moncrieff | Part 2 50:48

1+ y ago50:48

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This week Alex & Ryan continue their talk with director, writer, & actor Karen Moncrieff in part two of a three part series. Karen received the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ prestigious Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting in 1998 for her coming of age drama Blue Car, which later became Moncrieff’s feature film debut, premiering at Su…

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Karen Moncrieff | Part 1 47:07

1+ y ago47:07

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This week Alex & Ryan talk with director, writer, & actor Karen Moncrieff in a three part series. Karen received the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ prestigious Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting in 1998 for her coming of age drama Blue Car, which later became Moncrieff’s feature film debut, premiering at Sundance in 2002 where it was…

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Grace Patterson | Part 2 53:53

1+ y ago53:53

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This week Alex and Ryan continue their talk with actor, writer, & producer Grace Patterson. Grace caught the acting bug at 9 years old after being cast in a school theater production. She subsequently trained with the Children's Theater of Dallas appearing in several stage productions before developing what would later become a passion for on-scree…

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Grace Patterson | Part 1 48:45

1+ y ago48:45

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This week Alex and Ryan talk with actor, writer, & producer Grace Patterson. Grace caught the acting bug at 9 years old after being cast in a school theater production. She subsequently trained with the Children's Theater of Dallas appearing in several stage productions before developing what would later become a passion for on-screen acting. In 20…

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Olly Blackburn | Part 2 1:00:09

1+ y ago1:00:09

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Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Olly Blackburn. Olly is an award-winning film director and screenwriter. He trained as an historian and after spending time as a journalist and copywriter found himself working in feature films, television and commercials. His films include Donkey Punch (Warp Films) and Kristy (The Weinstein Company) and …

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Olly Blackburn | Part 1 1:01:26

1+ y ago1:01:26

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Olly Blackburn is an award-winning film director and screenwriter. He trained as an historian and after spending time as a journalist and copywriter found himself working in feature films, television and commercials. His films include Donkey Punch (Warp Films) and Kristy (The Weinstein Company) and many shorts which have played at major festivals …

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