038 - Creating Your Own Story IP | Interview with Victoria Male
The Young Screenwriters Podcast
Release Date: 05/08/2024
041 - ACTION! EXPLOSIONS! SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER! | Live Story Generation
The Young Screenwriters Podcast
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
The Young Screenwriters Podcast
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...
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ANNOUCEMENT - New Name! Podcast Rebrand!
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This is a special annoucement! We are rebranding the Breaking Story Podcast into THE YOUNG SCREENWRITERS PODCAST! This change comes due to this podcast expanding in scope with interviews, discussion on theory, and talking about things that impact the industry of Screenwriting. Don't worry though, we'll still be breaking and discussing films, tv, games, and other stories that inspire us :) Below are the links Alexie mentions during the announcement! Young Screenwriter Courses Young Screenwriter Community Links
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036 - Unreliable Narrator in SALTBURN | Story Analysis
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SALTBURN is a masterpiece of deception, manipulation, and class struggle. Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil, Adam Schaller, and Theo Luoma break down the script and take a look at: How to pull off unreliable narrators When objectives are concealed from the audience Manipulating audience expectations Resources:
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035 - Screenwriting Analysis: BEEF Pilot Episode
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Join Alexie and Theo live as they break down the pilot episode of one of their favorite shows of 2023, the Emmy-winning BEEF. They're going to look at how two beautifully flawed protagonists with overlapping but related flaws kept in each others orbits and constantly raised the stakes for one another.
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034 - Finishing Scripts: How to Stay Motivated in 2024
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We talked about habits--now let's talk about the psychological side. Join Alexie and Theo LIVE to discuss strategies for getting and STAYING motivated in the new year. We'll get into: How writers groups can create accountability Setting achievable goals When to stick with an idea... and when to move on Connect with Us Join our Browse Our Free Courses: https://youngscreenwriters.teachable.com/
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033 - Screenwriting Habits That WORK (and which ones don't) for 2024
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Last year, we both tried different habits for hitting our screenwriting goals. Join Alexie and Theo LIVE to discuss which ones actually worked and which ones we're leaving behind in 2023. We'll get into: Healthy habits that worked (and didn't work!) for us last year Strategies for making and hitting big goals Projects we're hoping to accomplish Useful Links Browse Our Free Courses: Discord: https://youngscreenwriters.com/discord
info_outlineNicholl 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 scripts. Her prose has been published in over a dozen literary magazines worldwide. Victoria worked in creative development for The Montecito Picture Company and media startup Graphic India, in addition to producing a podcast for three years.
- Instagram: @VictoriaMale1
- Twitter: @VictoriaMale
- Website: https://www.victoriamale.com/
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