On The Page: Screenwriting

EPISODE 114. The Role of the TV Executive

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:01:30 +0000

Monique Nash, Former FOX TV Executive in Current Programming discusses the ins and outs of the business, including what to spec and how to develop great TV shows.

EPISODE 113. Agent and Client Relationship

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:19:32 +0000

Agent Gayla Nethercott and her client, Austin Film Festival-winning writer Jimmy Miller talk to Pilar and Aadip about the agent-client relationship and how to attract representation.

EPISODE 112. Rewrite

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:31:18 +0000

Pilar covers five different ways of rewriting your script, from concept through format.

EPISODE 111. Breaking Into Hollywood From The Outside

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:34:53 +0000

Pilar and Aadip chat with Cathy McCarthy and Dennis Lewis about breaking in from Arizona, including entering screenwriting competitions, securing representation, working with producers, seeking attachments, and taking meetings in LA.

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EPISODE 110: Writing is Rewriting

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:05:08 +0000

Writer Paul Chitlik talks to Pilar and Laurence about why writing is rewriting, his rewriting seminars in Spain and Italy, and why you sometimes have to wander about in the desert. (www.rewritementor.com)

EPISODE 109: Writing for Clip Shows

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:20:47 +0000

Guest Danielle Koenig, comedian and staff writer for The Dish on the Style Network, talks to Pilar and Laurence about writing for clip shows and game shows, and how writing jokes helped prepare her for both. (www.mystyle.com)

EPISODE 108: Visual Effects On the Page

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:48:46 +0000

Visual effects artist David Stripinis talks to Pilar and Laurence about the ever-expanding universe of visual effects and what writers should consider when penning them in scripts. David does effects for Robert Zemeckis and James Cameron.

EPISODE 107. Story Analysis On The Page

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:06:43 +0000

Pilar discusses her own story analysis philosophy and process with Aadip, including her views on structure, emotion, character, and much more.

EPISODE 106. Writing Half-Hour TV

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:02:05 +0000

Pilar and Aadip discuss the process of creating half-hour television from "casting camp" to production with Garrett Donovan, Executive Producer of "Community" and "Scrubs," and writer/story editor on "Family Guy," and "Step-By-Step.

EPISODE 105. Legal Issues in New Media. Guest: Paul Koenig

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:53:35 +0000

Pilar and Aadip discuss legal issues facing writers and content creators in New Media, Film, and TV. Guest: Paul Koenig, Interactive Marketing Attorney at Paramount Pictures.

EPISODE 104. Making and Marketing Shorts (RE-SEND)

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:40:31 +0000

Guests Troy Ransome and Mike Doyle, both writers and directors, talk to Pilar and Laurence about making and marketing their shorts, and the importance of clearing the rights for a story BEFORE starting production. (Note: This is a re-send of the former, incorrectly numbered Episode 105, and includes episode description.)

EPISODE 103. Making Films for U.S.-Latin Audiences

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:09:06 +0000

Writer-director Paul C. Miller talks to Pilar and Laurence about his film The Battle - Cinco de Mayo and other filmmaking adventures south of the U.S./Mexican border.

www.paulcmiller.net

EPISODE 102. Writing Groups

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:03:56 +0000

Pilar, Aadip, and her lively Monday Night Writing Group discuss the ins and outs of what makes for a great writing group.

EPISODE 101: Writing Great Scene Direction

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:55:58 +0000

Pilar and Aadip explore some great scene direction and formatting from Pilar's students' pages. Pilar also says massive boner.

EPISODE 100. Farewell to Matt. (AUDIO)

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:10:30 +0000

Pilar and Matt celebrate Matt's last episode as producer by answering your questions on-camera. (See feed for full video.)

EPISODE 100. Farewell to Matt. (VIDEO)

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:02:49 +0000

Pilar and Matt celebrate Matt's last episode as producer by answering your questions on-camera. (See feed for audio-only version.)

EPISODE 99. Geek Eye For the Family Guy

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:00:51 +0000

Pilar, Laurence and guest producer Aadip Desai grill writers’ assistant David Wright about the script process for the animated series Family Guy.

EPISODE 98. Breaking in by Quitting

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:19:30 +0000

Guest Jennifer Notas talks with Pilar and Laurence about her past life as a writer's assistant, writing sitcom specs, and how she had to quit the entertainment biz in order to break into it.

EPISODE 97: Clash of the (Friendly) Titans

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:42:09 +0000

Pilar and Hollywood's other super-popular script consultant Michael Hauge (author, "Writing Screenplays that Sell," "Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds") discuss the importance of giving your hero a visible goal, pitching and the consequences of making love in the hold of an ocean liner. (www.screenplaymastery.com)

Episode 96: Trimming the Fat

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:54:44 +0000

Pilar talks about her first (and unintended) LIVE appearance on thestream.tv, and she and Laurence discuss how to trim overwritten description using excerpts from listener scripts.

EPISODE 95: LIVE FROM THE PITCHFEST, PART 3

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:26:40 +0000

Description: Pilar and guest producer David Bax talk to the writers and producers attending the Great American Pitchfest.

Guest highlights: Joey DePaolo, Epiphany Pictures. Signe Olynyk, Twilight Pictures. Romany Malco, actor/producer, Tracie Laymon, director.

EPISODE 94: LIVE FROM THE PITCHFEST, PART 2

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:18:33 +0000

Description: Pilar and guest producer David Bax talk to the writers and producers attending the Great American Pitchfest.

Guest highlights: Caspar Von Winterfeldt, Fortune Films. Bill True and Dean Myers, www.SagePresence.com. Neo Edmund. Eduardo Levy, producer High Treason Productions.

EPISODE 93: LIVE FROM THE PITCHFEST, PART 1

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:16:20 +0000

Description: Pilar and guest producer David Bax talk to the writers and producers attending the Great American Pitchfest.

Guest highlights: Geoff Alexander, producer. Danny Manus, consultant.

EPISODE 92. Owning The Room. Guest: Cindy Yantis

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:09:02 +0000

Pilar welcomes success coach/career consultant Cindy Yantis to discuss how to own the room in a pitch meeting. For more: www.cashmereapproach.com

EPISODE 91. Executive Turns Writer. Guest: Marc Haimes

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:09:25 +0000

Pilar talks to her old friend Marc Haimes, who has transitioned from working as a VP of development at DreamWorks to being a screenwriter with a recent spec sale to Summit.

EPISODE 90. Bibles and Tone and Act 2, Oh My!

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:15:41 +0000

Pilar answers your questions about TV bibles, packaging specs, genre tone and how to make it through the dog days of Act 2.

EPISODE 89: Movie Musicals

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:55:36 +0000

Guest Tasha Newsome, researcher and writer for the documentary series “Hollywood Singing and Dancing,” discusses ways to move story with song and dance, and Pilar hums a few bars along the way.

EPISODE 88. The Democratization of New Media

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:12:42 +0000

Guests: Joe Pascual and Phoenix Gonzalez

Direct/producer Joe Pascual and producer Phoenix Gonzalez discuss their recent success with "Good Deeds and the Damage Done" in YouTube's "Project: Direct" short film competition, and expound on the democratization of new media with Pilar and Laurence.

www.dotfilmz.com

EPISODE 87. Writer's Block Therapy. Guest: Dr. Darlene Mininni

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:18:44 +0000

Radio host and author Dr. Darlene Mininni ("The Emotional Toolkit") explores the causes of, and cures for, writer's block. www.emotionaltoolkit.com

EPISODE 86. Budgets and Schedules. Guest: Billy Baughman

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:48:22 +0000

Pilar talks to producer and indie filmmaking consultant Billy Baughman about how to budget and schedule a film of any size. (visit indiefilmbudgets.com for more.)

EPISODE 85. Back to the 80s! GUEST: Patrick Francis Dodson, writer and comedian

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:35:12 +0000

Pilar and her husband, Pat, geek out as they reveal their personal top-ten lists of 80s genre movies.

EPISODE 84. Intercontinental Improv. GUEST: Rich Fulcher

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:19:20 +0000

Writer/improviser Rich Fulcher ("The Mighty Boosh") talks about improvising and how it led to his success in the UK and his current feature project in the US, sold as a pitch to Warner Bros.

www.richfulcher.com

EPISODE 83. More Questions & Answers

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:38:44 +0000

Pilar and Laurence answer your questions about structure and formatting, pithy descriptions and how to write great sport scenes. And don't forget the May 1 deadline for the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition!

EPISODE 82. Rules: Following and Breaking Them. Guest: Nicholas Johnson

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:23:55 +0000

Undiscovered screenwriter of the moment Nicholas Johnson and Laurence listen in awe as Pilar gets on a roll about three rules you don't have to follow.

EPISODE 81. The Craft, the Stage and the Writer's High. Guests: Zach Helm and Nicholas Johnson

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:33:04 +0000

Pilar and Laurence discuss character, dialogue and the writer’s high, on the stage versus on the screen, with screenwriter Zach Helm (“Stranger Than Fiction,” “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium”) and undiscovered screenwriter of the moment, Nicholas Johnson. (Apologies for the technical issues in this episode.)

EPISODE 80. Script This Podcast.

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:33:03 +0000

Pilar, Matt, Laurence and visiting thespian Kristen Lee Kelly stage-read the winning submissions for the "Script This Podcast" competition. Kristen Lee Kelly was in the original cast of "Rent" and is producer of "The Muscles in Our Toes" at the El Portal theater opening Memorial Day weekend.

EPISODE 79. Casting. Guest: Jane Jenkins

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:10:39 +0000

Pilar welcomes big-time Hollywood casting director Jane Jenkins ("Jurassic Park," "A Few Good Men," "The Da Vinci Code," "Frost/Nixon") on the show to discuss what she looks for in a script when doing her job, and what you should be doing to make your characters jump off the page. (Check out Jane's book, "A Star is Found" -- available on Amazon.com)

EPISODE 78. The Editors. Guests: Ayser Salman and Adam Bernardi

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:36:02 +0000

Post-production editors Ayser Salman and Adam Bernardi (The Weinstein Company) offer advice about what you can do to keep your words from landing on the editing room floor.

EPISODE 77. Old School at On the Page. Guest: Aadip Desai

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:45:11 +0000

Pilar, Matt and guest Aadip Desai, President of the Northwest Screenwriters Guild, answer writers' questions and goof around.

EPISODE 76. Oscar Talk. Guests: Brian Pope and Mike Musa

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:32:12 +0000

Pilar, Matt and friends discuss the Best Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay nominees. Warning: contains some spoilers! GUESTS: Brian Pope and Mike Musa, writer and presenter of the movie list "Pope's Picks."

EPISODE 75: Writing Heroes

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:44:21 +0000

Writer/Director Nicholas Meyer discusses his take on writing for everyday heroes and those with pointy ears.

GUEST: Nicholas Meyer - The Seven Percent Solution, Time After Time, Star Trek films 2, 4 and 6.

EPISODE 74: Undiscovered Writers of the Moment

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:30:07 +0000

Writers “on the verge” discuss their experiences winning competitions and taking meetings.

GUESTS: Nancy Noever, winner of Action on Film and Page International Competition. Steve Daniels, winner at Austin Film Festival Screenwriting Competition.

EPISODE 73. Q and A With Pilar and Laurence

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:17:25 +0000

Structure, montage, cameos and titles. Your questions answered.

EPISODE 72. Film History 101

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:53:20 +0000

Pilar and Laurence get a crash course in classic film from guest Drew Davis. Drew Davis: Instructor at the Los Angeles Film School www.lafilm.com

EPISODE 71. Writing Action Animation. Guest: Andrew R. Robinson

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:06:09 +0000

Writer Andrew Robinson ("The Spectacular Spider-Man," "Iron Man," "Transformers") talks with Pilar and Matt about writing for the "Spandex Set."

EPISODE 70. From Scary Movies to Shakespeare

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:04:33 +0000

Actor/writers Ted Raimi and Suzanne Keilly talk genre shop with Pilar and
Matt. (You can find Ted and Suzanne on the web at tedraimi.com and suzannekeilly.com)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:34:06 +0000

A New Year's message from On the Page.

EPISODE 69. 2008 Question Catch-up

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:54:16 +0000

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Pilar and Laurence answer questions with help from Christmas movie guys Brian and Garrett.

GUESTS: Brian Turner and Garrett Frawley, writers of Snow Globe, Santa Baby and Santa Baby 2 for ABC Family.

EPISODE 68. Christmas Movies

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:00:57 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Secret scrooges Garrett and Brian return to talk about holiday movies, sequel writing, third acts and more.

GUESTS: Brian Turner and Garrett Frawley, writers of Snow Globe, Santa Baby and Santa Baby 2 for ABC Family.

EPISODE 67. Protecting Your Ideas and Those of Others

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:43:45 +0000

Pilar learns a lesson about copyright from her mother and discovers that she is still grounded.

GUEST: Sydelle Pittas, copyright and trademark attorney.

EPISODE 66. More Loglines!

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:26:32 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Round two as Pilar, Laurence and Matt Belknap edit and analyze listener loglines.

GUEST: Matt Belknap: Script reader for Imagine Entertainment

EPISODE 65. Loglines!

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:45:13 +0000

DESCRIPTION: Pilar, Laurence and returning podcast producer Matt Belknap judge listener loglines.

GUEST: Matt Belknap: Script reader for Imagine Entertainment

EPISODE 64. Improv For Writers

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:34:06 +0000

Pilar and guests discuss ways to improvise in the room and on the page.

GUESTS: David Skelly and Jennifer Skelly: writers and co-teachers of Advanced Story Development at the California Institute of the Arts. www.skellyworkshop.com

EPISODE 63. Writing Video Games

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:35:39 +0000

Video game writer Micah Wright talks about linear and non-linear writing, cut scenes and “barks.”

GUEST: Micah Wright: writer of Robocalypse for the Nintendo DS, Huxley for the PC, and Destroy All Humans 4: Path of the Furon for the X-Box 360 & PS3.

EPISODE 62. What's Your Brand?

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:18:44 +0000

Entertainment professional Philippa Burgess talks about ways to reach out, define your brand and get work.

GUEST: Philippa Burgess; Partner at Creative Convergence http://www.screenplaybyphone.com/career

EPISODE 61. Writing For Kids and Grownups

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:54:35 +0000

Pilar drags her cousin David Regal onto the show and makes him talk about writing for kids and men who act like kids.

GUEST: David Regal, writer of sitcom and animation. www.davidregal.com

EPISODE 60. Your Career

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:14:34 +0000

Pilar talks to career consultant Jen Grisanti about ways to break into the industry.

GUEST: Jen Grisanti, Entertainment Consultant and Independent Producer. www.jengrisanticonsultancy.com

EPISODE 59: Creating the Comedy Documentary

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:07:55 +0000

Pilar and Laurence discuss documentary structure with Michael Addis, writer/director of the comedy documentary HECKLER.

GUEST: Michael Addis: Comedy writer and director for TV, film and the Internet. www.michaeladdis.com

EPISODE 58. Legal Groundwork for Independent Film

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:25:44 +0000

Entertainment attorney Paul Battista discusses contracts and clearances for writers and independent filmmakers.

GUEST: Paul Battista: Partner, MindFusion Law www.MindFusionLaw.com

EPISODE 57: Cross-Platform Writing For Mobile and More

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:49:55 +0000

Pilar and writer Marcello Picone discuss cell phone content, branding integration and ... musicals!

GUEST: Marcello Picone, creative director and copywriter specializing in interactive and creative content development.

EPISODE 56: ADVICE FROM A MANAGER

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:34:29 +0000

Pilar grills literary manager Brad Kushner about his take on writers, scripts and the business of film.

GUEST: Bradley Kushner, literary manager for Creative Convergence. www.creativecvg.com

EPISODE 55. Movies, movies, movies!

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:05:52 +0000

Pilar and the Battleship Pretension guys talk about the movies they love, wish they loved and fee guilty about loving.

GUESTS: David Bax and Tyler Smith, hosts of the podcast Battleship Pretension. www.battleshippretension.com

EPISODE 54. Micro-budget Filmmaking

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:23:50 +0000

More low-budget “do’s and don’ts.” Plus, a quick way to calculate your under-200k budget!

GUESTS: Joe Tyler Gold and Tammy Caplan: writer and producer of the independent feature film “Never Say Macbeth.”

EPISODE 52. Creativity and Inspiration

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:55:40 +0000

Producer Michael Gillis relates what he's learned from ten years of
interviews with great filmmakers.

GUEST: Michael Gillis: Producer/Director of MogoMedia www.mogomedia.com

EPISODE 53. Writing and Selling Reality Shows

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:03:23 +0000

How is “Nanny 911” like “Star Wars”? Pilar, Laurence and reality show producer Rob Buchta discuss.

GUEST: Rob Buchta: Supervising Producer for “Kitchen Nightmares” and “Work Out”

EPISODE 51. Writing Procedurals

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:33:56 +0000

Writer/Director Laurence Walsh talks about the research and structure of one-hour procedural television shows.

GUEST: Laurence Walsh: CSI Miami, NCIS, The Dresden Files

EIPSODE 50. Questions, questions, questions!

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:21:27 +0000

Pilar and guest producer Laurence Cruz discuss thriller twists, the key elements of action fight sequences, and the term “on the nose.”

GUEST PRODUCER: Laurence Cruz

EPISODE 49. On The Page Live! (Part Two)

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:23:06 +0000

Pilar and Matt take more questions from their live studio audience.

EPISODE 48. On The Page Live! (Part One)

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:41:49 +0000

Pilar and Matt take questions from their first-ever live studio audience.

EPISODE 47. International Writing Careers. Guests: Soni Jorgensen and Kelli Caldwell

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:33:57 +0000

Pilar welcomes Swedish writer Soni Jorgensen and New Zealand-bound American Kelli Caldwell to discuss screenwriting beyond U.S. borders.

EPISODE 46. The Big Time. Guests: Mark Fergus and Julie Fergus

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:50:51 +0000

Mark Fergus (co-writer, "Children of Men," "Iron Man") talks with Pilar, Matt and writer/actor Julie Fergus about adapting books (comic or otherwise), collaborating with A-list directors (or not) and the thrill ride of writing for Robert Downey, Jr.

EPISODE 45. Digital Storytelling. Guest: Adam Wolman

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:26:14 +0000

Pilar welcomes her old friend Adam Wolman, executive at HBO Digital, to discuss narrative strategies for the new media frontier.

EPISODE 44. More Questions.

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:24:29 +0000

Pilar and Matt answer more listener questions and air their grievances regarding "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."

EPISODE 43. Workshops & Fellowships. Guest: Gayle Jackson

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:30:42 +0000

Pilar talks to Gayle Jackson, recipient of the Disney Fellowship and Cosby Fellowship, and winner of the Warner Bros. and AFI Competition.

EPISODE 42. Low Budget Filmmaking. Guests: Cheri Waterhouse & Cathleen Alexander

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:50:57 +0000

Cleaning toilets and cutting corners. Filmmakers Cheri Waterhouse and
Cathleen Alexander talk about making their movie for under $100,000.

EPISODE 41. What Do Studios Want? Guest: Andrea McCall

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:46:35 +0000

Andrea McCall, Head of the Story Department at DreamWorks, provides insight about the story development process at a busy movie studio.

EPISODE 40. Tag-lines & Titles. Guest: David Kessler

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:18:11 +0000

Pilar explores the mystical art of titling movies and creating the perfect tag-line with key-art movie poster copywriter David Kessler (actiondave.tv).

EPISODE 39. Baby Talk.

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:45:11 +0000

Pilar discusses the challenges of parenthood, fields more of your questions and offers concrete advice on how to fit screenwriting into a busy schedule.

EPISODE 38. Sitcom Writing. Guest: Ellen Sandler

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 21 May 2008 02:17:31 +0000

How do sitcoms get written? Let's ask Ellen Sandler, Co-Executive Producer of "Everybody Loves Raymond." (SandlerInk.com)

EPISODE 37. Pitchfests. Guest: Bob Schultz

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:23:52 +0000

Learn all about the world of "pitchfests" from the Executive Director of the Great American PitchFest (www.pitchfest.com) Bob Schultz.

EPISODE 36. Iron Man!

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:18:33 +0000

Pilar and Matt answer your questions and discuss the awesomeness of "Iron Man."

EPISODE 35. Feature Animation. Guest: Andy Raymer

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:50:59 +0000

Pilar explores writing for animated features with Disney scribe (and former DreamWorks executive) Andy Raymer.

EPISODE 34. The Producer's Perspective. Guest: Kim Zubick

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:34:34 +0000

Kim Zubick (formerly of Robert Simonds Productions, currently with Michael Tollin) offers a rare glimpse at the script development process from the producer's perspective.

EPISODE 33. Writing For Emotional Impact. Guest: Karl Iglesias

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:01:46 +0000

Pilar welcomes her colleague, best-selling author Karl Iglesias, to discuss how to maximize the emotional impact of your screenplay.

EPISODE 32. More Questions Answered.

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:49:47 +0000

No guest this week, just Pilar and Matt answering your questions on the craft and business of screenwriting (and Matt getting the name of one of Hollywood's most famous screenwriter-authors wrong -- oops!)

EPISODE 31. The Romantic Comedy. Guest: Billy Mernit

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:31:10 +0000

Script consultant and novelist Billy Mernit ("Imagine Me and You") stops by to discuss his area of expertise: the romantic comedy.

EPISODE 30. Comic Book Adaptations. Guest: Carr D'Angelo

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:24:31 +0000

Pilar talks comics with producer/comic shop owner (and former studio executive) Carr D'Angelo.

EPISODE 29. Writing TV Movies. Guests: Brian Turner & Garrett Frawley

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:50:10 +0000

Pilar welcomes TV movie writers Brian Turner and Garrett Frawley ("Santa Baby," "Snowglobe") to the show to discuss eight-act structure and the importance of outlining.

EPISODE 28. Q&A with Pilar and Matt

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:09:18 +0000

Screenwriting instructor Pilar Alessandra and script reader Matt Belknap answer questions about Act Two, first look deals, producer credits and more.

EPISODE 27. Sitcom Success Story. Guest: Karin Gist

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:52:57 +0000

Lawyer-turned-scribe Karin Gist ("Girlfriends," Disney's Camp Rock) tells Pilar and Matt how she broke into sitcom writing.

EPISODE 26. Writing From Character. Guest: Lyn Greene

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:37:37 +0000

"Nip/Tuck" Executive Producer Lyn Greene talks about her theater training, making the transition from actor to writer and the process of writing a one-hour drama.

EPISODE 25. WGA Contract and Oscar Talk. Guests: Brian Pope and Mike Musa

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:09:36 +0000

Pilar breaks down the nominees for Best Original and Best Adapted Screenplay with Oscar expert Brian Pope and Mike Musa. Also, a post-strike wrap-up: WGA member Bill Birch drops by to educate us on the gains and compromises in the new Guild contract.

EPISODE 24. Busy Mom Sells Script. Guest: Tiffany Zehnal

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:22:30 +0000

Screenwriter Tiffany Zehnal ("Shotgun Wedding" at DreamWorks) talks about going from TV to feature writing and confronts the work/family juggle.

EPISODE 23. Writing Competitions. Guests: Bill Flannigan, Anne Kruse

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:35:59 +0000

Two of Pilar's most acclaimed students reveal the secrets to their success in the cut-throat world of screenwriting competitions.

EPISODE 22. Writing Web Series. Guest: Mike Maden

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:29:41 +0000

Mike Maden, writer of "Pink: The Series," talks about the challenges and benefits of "webisodic" storytelling.

EPISODE 21. Protecting Your Ideas, Life Rights and Spoofing Characters

inquire@onthepage.tv (Pilar Alessandra) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:45:10 +0000

Entertainment attorney Richard DeLosa suggests ways to make your script lawsuit-proof. No "funny walks!"