Best Huo Podcasts (2024)

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Madaktari bingwa wanatarajiwa kuwasili Morogoro nchini Tanzania kufanya uchunguzi na kutibu maradhi mbalimbali kwa wakaazi katika mkoa huo. - Aprili 30, 2024 29:59

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VOA Express pia inafuatilia kwa karibu sana maswala yanayovuma katika mitandao ya kijamii kama sehemu moja muhimu ya upashanaji habari siku hizi.By VOA

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Baadhi ya vijana wa Tanzania na Uganda wanaelezea hali ya fursa na changamoto za ajira zilizopo katika maadhimisho la siku ya wafanyakazi. - Mei 01, 2024 29:59

2h ago29:59

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VOA Express pia inafuatilia kwa karibu sana maswala yanayovuma katika mitandao ya kijamii kama sehemu moja muhimu ya upashanaji habari siku hizi.By VOA

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Pitching is Terrible: The Series (Part 8 - Things Execs Say) 39:20

1h ago39:20

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After weeks of hard work, you've finally made it to the room and are pitching your take on a movie or show. Congrats! Now for the hard part... Whether it's to producers, studio execs, a director, actor/actress, or another creator -- you are going to get thoughts and questions after your pitch that you absolutely cannot predict. What do you do, and …

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Vijana waeleza iwapo mitandao ya kijamii imesababisha baadhi yao kuishi maisha feki, ila hali wanateseka. - Aprili 29, 2024 29:59

1h ago29:59

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake.By VOA

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Kongamano la kimataifa la kidijitali la Connected Africa Summit lamalizika Nairobi, na kupendekeza mengi yatakayonifaisha vijana. - Aprili 26, 2024 29:59

2h ago29:59

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake.By VOA

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Dunia inaadhimisha siku ya Malaria kwa kauli mbiu "Kuharakisha mapambano dhidi ya Malaria kwa dunia yenye usawa zaidi". - Aprili 25, 2024 29:59

1d ago29:59

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VOA Express pia inafuatilia kwa karibu sana maswala yanayovuma katika mitandao ya kijamii kama sehemu moja muhimu ya upashanaji habari siku hizi.By VOA

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Edwik anaeleza mafunzo aliyopata ya kuwalinda watoto wakati wa majanga katika warsha iliyoandaliwa na Raising Up Friendship ya Tanzania. - Aprili 24, 2024 29:59

2d ago29:59

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VOA Express pia inafuatilia kwa karibu sana maswala yanayovuma katika mitandao ya kijamii kama sehemu moja muhimu ya upashanaji habari siku hizi.By VOA

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Kuongeza miundombinu ya mawasiliano katika maeneo ya vijijini ni moja ya njia ya kumpa fursa mwanamke wa kijijini sawa na wa mjini - Aprili 23, 2024 29:59

3d ago29:59

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By VOA

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Internal Dialogue in Screenwriting - Do or Don't? 40:32

4d ago40:32

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Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman take on the hotly debated topic amongst Screenwriters of whether to include a character's Internal Dialogue in action descriptions, or simply write a blueprint for the camera (as we are taught in film school). Using examples from successful spec scripts that have sold and their own scripts, Tasha and Josh break down…

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Je ni njia ipi inayofaa zaidi katika kutoa ushauri nasaha? Ni ya moja kwa moja au ya kimitandao? Mtaalam atoa maoni. - Aprili 22, 2024 29:59

7d ago29:59

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake.By VOA

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Jamii imewaahidi vijana kuwa ni viongozi wa kesho. Je hilo limetimizwa au la? Vijana wanatoa maoni. - Aprili 19, 2024 29:59

11d ago29:59

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake.By VOA

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Nini mtazamo wa wanaharakati wa haki za binadamu hukusu mizozo kati ya wanandoa na wapenzi kutokana na fedha? - Aprili 18, 2024 30:00

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake.By VOA

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Umoja wa Mataifa wasema kuwa mashirika ya kimataifa ya wanawake ulimwenguni yapo kwenye hatari ya kuingiliwa kisiasa. - Aprili 17, 2024 29:59

9d ago29:59

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake.By VOA

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Uraibu wa dawa za kulevya waripotiwa kuongezeka kwa kiasi kikubwa Mombasa. Wataalam wanasemaje? - Aprili 16, 2024 29:59

10d ago29:59

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake.By VOA

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What to Write Next? 32:29

12d ago32:29

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What should you write next? It's common not to know what your next move should be, and it can be overwhelming knowing you'll spend months on a script. Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss how they determine what to write next and ways to prioritize certain projects. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquis…

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Vijana wa Afrika mashariki wanazungumzia mitandao ya kijamii inavyoficha uhalisia wa maisha ya mtaani. - Aprili 15, 2024 29:59

11d ago29:59

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VOA Express pia inafuatilia kwa karibu sana maswala yanayovuma katika mitandao ya kijamii kama sehemu moja muhimu ya upashanaji habari siku hizi.By VOA

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Mafuriko yamesababisha vifo na uharibifu Tanzania. Wafanyabiashara wamegoma Uganda. - Aprili 12, 2024 30:00

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake.By VOA

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VOA Express - Aprili 11, 2024 29:59

15d ago29:59

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake. Matangazo haya yanafuatilia habari zilizojitokeza nyakati za mchana na ripoti za kina za habari ambazo hazisikiki sana katika matangazo mengineyo. VOA Express pia inafuatilia kwa karibu sana maswala yanayovuma k…

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Wasikilizaji waeleza namna wanavyoendelea kusherehekea Eid, kutoka sehemu mbali mbali. - Aprili 10, 2024 29:58

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake.By VOA

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Wasikilizaji wazungmzia namna mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadan ilivyokuwa mwaka huu, na matarajio yao baada ya kufungua. - Aprili 09, 2024 29:59

17d ago29:59

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake.By VOA

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TWIW: When to Take the Note, the Pitching Tiers and More! 37:44

19d ago37:44

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Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman answer listener and Screenwriting Twitter questions about what to do with conflicting notes, and discuss some TWIW in their own lives, from the many tiers of a single pitch before getting the job to their feelings (and realities) about a 10-year-old being hired to develop a studio movie. Questions / Comments: ActTwo…

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Vijana wanaeleza changamoto zinazowakabili kupata bima ya Afya wakati kauli mbiu ya WHO katika siku ya Afya inasema Afya Yangu, Haki Yangu - Aprili 08, 2024 30:00

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VOA Express pia inafuatilia kwa karibu sana maswala yanayovuma katika mitandao ya kijamii kama sehemu moja muhimu ya upashanaji habari siku hizi.By VOA

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Rwanda yafanya maandalizi ya maadhimisho ya miaka 30 tangu kuzuka kwa mauaji ya kimbari Aprili 1994. - Aprili 05, 2024 29:59

21d ago29:59

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake.By VOA

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VOA Express - Aprili 04, 2024 29:59

22d ago29:59

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VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake. Matangazo haya yanafuatilia habari zilizojitokeza nyakati za mchana na ripoti za kina za habari ambazo hazisikiki sana katika matangazo mengineyo. VOA Express pia inafuatilia kwa karibu sana maswala yanayovuma k…

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Where Do Ideas Come From? 44:13

25d ago44:13

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Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman talk about where the ideas for three of their Film & TV scripts came from, where they were in their lives when it happened, and what can be learned about Idea Creation from that process. TWIW - Revising Strategy: Start with a Blank Page / Is Roadhouse in the zeitgeist? Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com E…

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Networking and Making Connections 38:26

1M ago38:26

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The favorite thing a screenwriter can do is to Network! Not really. Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman dive into all things networking and what that means for a screenwriter. We discuss the dos and don'ts when you're forced out of your comfort zone and find yourself trying to make new connections. Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com -- Edited…

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When To Take The Note 41:50

1M ago41:50

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We all get notes, but sometimes we know they're not the right notes. Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss when to take the note or when to stand your ground. There is a lot to consider: Are you getting paid? Are you writing on spec? Who is giving the note? How long have you been working on the script? Will it change the script? For better or wo…

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Secret to the Spec Sale: Interview with Daniel Kunka (Retake) 1:10:36

2M ago1:10:36

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Tasha has lost her voice so this is a Retake: Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman talk with spec master Daniel Kunka to discuss his latest script: LIFT. Kunka’s spec created a frenzy that resulted in him teaming up with Netflix, Simon Kinberg, and Matt Reeves. The Act Two Podcast loves (LOVES) specs, and it was great to have Kunka offer inspiration wh…

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The 2024 Oscars Episode 36:55

2M ago36:55

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Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss their Oscar predictions and why, what movies they feel were snubbed, their favorite Oscar traditions, and what makes a script adapted vs. original? Also they ANNOUNCE their first ever Act Two Patreon Oscar Pool! Join now to receive the Oscar Ballot and try your hand at winning this year's prize! Questions / …

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The Agent Series with Mark Hartogsohn: What is a Lit Agent and How to Get One? 56:07

2M ago56:07

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Host Tasha Huo brings on her Gersh agent, Mark Hartogsohn, for the first in a series designed to help Screenwriters navigate what it means to get an Agent and maximize your working relationship once you have an Agent. In this introductory installment, Tasha and Josh discuss how Mark became a Hollywood agent, what it means to be a Lit Agent for Scre…

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Journey from Pitch to (Not) Getting the Job 49:30

2M ago49:30

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Fresh from being told she *didn't* get the job, host Tasha Huo talks about the process of putting together a series pitch for one of her favorite IPs, what her process was, and what it was like to be told you didn't get the job. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist…

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Fireside Chat: Manager-Writer Conflict and the Problem of the Stubborn Writer 49:12

3M ago49:12

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Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman take you through a Fireside Chat of real-life stories of working Screenwriters, including real hurdles, obstacles and situations that professional Screenwriters have come up against and what to do in those situations. TWIW: Are you too old to start your Screenwriting career? / Why you shouldn't copyright your script…

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How to Cut Pages 46:23

3M ago46:23

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It is the bane of any Screenwriter's existence when they turn in their perfect screenplay only to be told they need to cut 10 pages. Whether it's for the read or for production, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss their step-by-step process for cutting pages when you absolutely don't want to, but HAVE to. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gm…

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Taking an Idea to Outline 45:15

3M ago45:15

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Where ideas come from and then how to turn that into an actual movie or TV show is THE hardest part of being a writer, and one of the most-asked questions between writers: "How did you come up with that?" So this episode, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman break down in detail how they went from Idea to Outline for their new Murder Mystery spec. TWIW…

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Getting Comfortable with Feeling Uncomfortable 35:24

3M ago35:24

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Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss all the ways a Screenwriter feels uncomfortable in their day to day working lives, and how they tackle those feelings when they come up, whether it be a Pitch, a General Meeting, or discussing difficult ideas in their scripts. TWIW: How Act Two's first Patreon Live Q&A went, Tasha's Screenwriting nightmare, …

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How to Combat (and Defeat) Imposter Syndrome 53:17

4M ago53:17

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We all feel it. That voice in our head telling us we are Imposters and someone will finally figure out we don't know how to write, pitch or create stories. Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss what their own Imposter Syndrome looks like and how they have managed to not only combat it, but in some cases, completely defeat it. TWIW: Is Barbie an …

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How to Nail a General or Rep Meeting 49:17

4M ago49:17

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Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss what a General Meeting is and how to impress once you're in one. They also discuss why reps are key, but not imperative, to a Screenwriting career, and how to meet with reps if you are taking meetings with Agents and Managers. TWIW: 22 Jump Street's surprising improv scene, The importance and beauty of liste…

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New Year. New Goals. 2024! 55:04

4M ago55:04

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Happy 2024! Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss goals in the new year. Get ready. It's an exciting time. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul LundquistBy The Act Two Network

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’Tis the Season: Why Christmas Movies Work 43:23

5M ago43:23

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Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss their Top 3 Christmas movies, why they work, and what they would do if they wrote a Christmas movie. TWIW: The Oscars are now honoring "fan favorite" films / How NFL has cornered the market on character-driven storytelling / and the pain in the ass that is living with a writer. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWr…

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Filmmaking Tips from James Mangold (LOGAN) 44:45

5M ago44:45

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Hosts Tasha Huo & Josh Hallman discuss filmmaking tips we can learn from writer-director James Mangold (LOGAN, INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY). TWIW: Is Harry Potter just a magical Mission Impossible movie? And how do you combat "spec boredom" so you can finish your script instead of move on to a new idea? Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@g…

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TWIW: Party Recap, When a Short Story Has No Hook, and How to Make Your General Work for You 43:28

5M ago43:28

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This Week in Writing includes a recap of our Screenwriter Meet Up, heart vs marketability, when to throw the kitchen sink at your script’s hook, how to work a general to your advantage, do you need to drop your rep if they don’t “get you,” the learned skill of trimming minutes, shredding the “a screenplay is a bland blueprint” opinion, and a remind…

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Finding Clarity of Concept in Your Pilot 36:14

5M ago36:14

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How do you get the heart of your show across in a clear and concise way without overloading the script with too many elements or underwhelming with too few? Tasha and Josh discuss how to bring clarity of concept into your writing using lessons from their recent pilots. TWIW: Lessons from a Mike Flanagan Kickstarter. Why distinctive characters are e…

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: LA Event & Patreon Launch 4:06

5M ago4:06

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The day has finally arrived! On Nov 30th we officially launch the Act Two Podcast Patreon. To celebrate, we’re hosting a Screenwriter Meet & Greet that night in Los Angeles. If you’re in the area, come say “Hello!” We’d love to see you there! Link for Event Info Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist…

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Breaking Down Pixar’s BRAVE with Producer & Manager, Michele Wolkoff 53:57

5M ago53:57

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Tasha and Josh break down the mother/daughter story in Pixar’s BRAVE with special guest Michele Wolkoff (EP, Pigeon Tunnel and Rook). They discuss what works, what doesn’t (and why), and analyze how a directorial overhaul 18 months prior to release affected the story and underlying themes. Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the…

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TWIW: Why Relationships Matter, When to Restructure, How to Think Outside the Box 39:41

6M ago39:41

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This Week in Writing includes why relationships are key to the Hollywood long game, signs you may need to restructure your spec, and why the simple act of reading a comic can be so creatively refreshing. Plus, Josh breaks through with a new idea to avoid extensive, unpaid rewrites! Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT P…

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Ways to Tackle a 2nd Draft 42:16

6M ago42:16

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Writing a first draft is tough. But writing a second draft can be tougher. Tasha and Josh discuss best practices for tackling the deceptively difficult second draft, be it going scene-by-scene, starting anew, or ignoring a note to find the real note lurking underneath. TWIW: Why staying active with programs and competitions keeps you going. Should …

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Building Dread: Top 5 Horror Films w/ Special Guest Dave Levinson 1:19:02

6M ago1:19:02

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What makes a horror film truly terrifying? Tasha and Josh, along with special guest and horror aficionado Dave Levinson, break down their favorite horror films and what makes them so frightening that even decades later just the thought of the film sends a shiver up our spine. TWIW: Josh is shocked by the discrepancies between a pilot script and a f…

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How to Get Repped 43:17

6M ago43:17

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Getting repped may seem impossible, but there are actually many different paths to representation. Tasha and Josh break down what worked for them and what they’ve seen work for others. (Spoiler: the best way is to write a good script!) TWIW: Josh finished a pilot with his wife and celebrated with a bottle of rosé and Taylor Swift. Tasha celebrates …

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Where to Find Inspiration 20:55

7M ago20:55

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There’s no wrong way to be inspired, but finding inspiration can oftentimes prove elusive. Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss various techniques they use when they need a burst of creative inspiration, be it in nature, nostalgia, or an engaging museum plaque. TWIW: Josh and Tasha fear AI becoming a creative crutch, but admit that it can be a …

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The Importance of Self-Care 27:16

7M ago27:16

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Take a break! Eat dinner with your family! Hangout with that friend! We promise you’ll still get your writing done. In this episode, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss the importance of self-care in a post-strike world, and the various strategies they use to relieve the ever-present pressure of work work work. Step one: acknowledging that you…

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