022 - Top 5 Screenwriting Rules (And When to Break Them)
The Young Screenwriters Podcast
Release Date: 04/26/2023
046 - What Makes an Ending Insanely Good
The Young Screenwriters Podcast
A few years ago, Alexie and Adam watched Michael Arndt's lecture "Endings: The Good, the Bad, and the Insanely Great" and it completely changed the way they thought about endings, stakes, and giving stories meaning. Now, they'll discuss they're favorite, most groundbreaking insights from the lecture and give practical tips about how to use it in your own work. Watch the original lecture: Also, from now until July 20th, we want to share Writing the Pilot with you for 30% off. That means the course, which is usually $147, will be only $102.90. Use Code to get your discount!...
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045 - How to Make a Pitch Deck for Your TV Show
The Young Screenwriters Podcast
How do you share your amazing TV idea with producers or potential collaborators? An amazing pitch deck is the perfect place to start! Professional screenwriters Alexie and Theo share step-by-step how to build a pitch deck by looking at: Real-world pitch decks that WORKED (like STRANGER THINGS and ADVENTURE TIME) Essential ingredients for your own pitch deck Step-by-step guide for using our pitch deck template Grab your coffee and come join us for screenwriting talk! Also, from now until July 20th, we want to share Writing the Pilot with you for 30% off. That means the course, which is...
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044 - How to Come Up with Ideas for TV | World, Character, and Plot
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Some ideas are MADE for TV. How do you know if your idea is up to par? Professional screenwriters Alexie and Theo talk about how to come up with a strong idea for a TV story by striking a careful balance between: World Characters Plot Grab your coffee and come join us for screenwriting talk! Also, from now until July 20th, we want to share Writing the Pilot with you for 30% off. That means the course, which is usually $147, will be only $102.90. Use Code to get your discount! Connect with Us YS Courses
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043 - How to Write the First 10 Pages of Your Script
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The first ten pages of your screenplay can hook your readers in for the long haul. They're arguably the most important part of your script for capturing an audience. Professional screenwriters Alexie, Adam, and Theo talk about how to make your first ten pages un-put-down-able by focusing on: A powerful story hook Compelling, complex characters A strong sense of voice Grab your coffee, pick up your pen, and listen to this amazing screenwriting conversation. Connect with Us YS Courses
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042 - The Best (and Worst) Lessons from THE SEVEN BASIC PLOTS by Christopher Booker
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People love to talk about how there are only a few basic stories, and all other work is a variation of them. THE SEVEN BASIC PLOTS is one of the most famous books sharing this theory! Haven't read THE SEVEN BASIC PLOTS by Christopher Booker? No problem! Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller share the best and worst takeaways from the famous storytelling classic. Connect with Us YS Courses
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041 - ACTION! EXPLOSIONS! SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER! | Live Story Generation
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Summer is coming! Which means that epic summer blockbusters are right around the corner. How do you write something awesome that also goes BOOM?! Join professional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller as they create an outline for an action-packed summer blockbuster film on the spot. They'll get into: Building around exciting set pieces Creating spectacles The balance of objective and stakes vs. flaw and inner-need in action films Connect with Us YS Courses
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040 - Writing with VFX in Mind | Interview with Esha Sandhu
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VFX Production Coordinator Esha Sandhu joins Alexie and Theo LIVE to talk about how screenwriters can write the most visually compelling screenplays. We'll cover: VFX breakdown in a script The nuances of writing explosions Tips for breaking into the VFX industry And more! Join us for our live Young Screenwriters Podcast recording, and stick around after for an open Q&A and more screenwriting talk :) About Esha Sandhu With a background spanning over 2 years in the VFX industry, Esha’s journey began with studies in 3D Animation, Visual Effects, and a touch of Game Design....
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039 - Scene Quiz! | Writers Analyze Scene Structure
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Breaking down a scene in a project you know is easy mode. What happens when you try to break down a scene without context? Professional screenwriters Alexie and Theo both bring two scenes the other has never seen before: Theo's bringing THE LOBSTER and Alexie's bringing the pilot of GENTLEMAN JACK. They'll table-read them and see if their analyses are spot on or off the mark! How the scenes reveal character Techniques used by the writer Connections to the overall material And here are the screenplays to follow along: Resources & Links OUR COURSES
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038 - Creating Your Own Story IP | Interview with Victoria Male
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Nicholl Finalist Victoria Male joins Alexie and Theo for a conversation about how to navigate risk-averse Hollywood and sell original ideas by creating your own IP. In addition to chatting about Victoria's success releasing short stories alongside her screenplays, we're going to get into: The current state of Hollywood (what producers are looking for) Strategies for creating your own IP Tips for making your script irresistible About Victoria Male Victoria Male (she/her) is a 2023 Academy Nicholl Fellowship Finalist whose writing also made the 2024 Love List of best unproduced romance...
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037 - Scripts That Get Made | Why Producers Love BILLY ELLIOT
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Low-to-medium budget scripts with incredible character development are a golden ticket for producers... which makes them an excellent target for newer screenwriters! Alexie meet with Kinolime Producer John Schramm and Kinolime Creative Executive Danny Murray to break the beloved film BILLY ELLIOT and talk about: Why producers want strong points of view and voice How characterization is key for lower-budget films Tips for making your spec script stand out to producers Plus, learn more about Kinolime's free screenplay contest, which promises to produce the winner's movie (of any...
info_outlineProfessional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller discuss five of the most common "unbreakable" screenwriting rules . . . and when to completely disregard them in your script. They break down why classics such as "only one protagonist," "never change your protagonist's objective," and "raise the stakes" are usually helpful and then share some examples of when breaking the rules may actually strenghten your story.
Films discussed include RRR, HUNGER GAMES, LAW ABIDIING CITIZEN, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, and more.