In this show, we take a look at some of Hollywood's rejected film ideas by digging into unproduced scripts, and (very occasionally) early drafts. Good, bad, they're all fair game. Current logos and banners by scottcatdesigns
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“Lessons from the Screenplay” creator Michael Tucker and the LFTS team do deeper dives into the storytelling of individual movies and chat with the creatives behind those films.
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Rather than looking at movies in terms of "two thumbs up" or "two thumbs down" Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger discusses what you can learn from them as a screenwriter. He looks at good movies, bad movies, movies we love, and movies we hate, exploring how they were built, and how you can apply those lessons to your own writing. More information and full archives at WriteYourScreenplay.com 831588
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Join us as we analyze one screenplay at a time, celebrating its stand-alone beauty as a unique literary device, independent of the final film. From exploring tone and theme to dissecting structure and unforgettable characters, we break down what makes each script sizzle. Dive into the rich imagery and clever narrative devices that create a sensory experience on the page. Hosted by Jeff Barker, this storytelling podcast offers a deep dive into the creativity and precision of screenwriting.
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The Selling Your Screenplay Podcast helps serious screenwriters sell their screenplays. We offer practical advice about how to market your script and get it into the hands of agents, managers, producers, and directors who can get your screenplay produced.
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Learning from cinema’s most gifted actors, directors and writers. Hosted by The Kinnane Brothers
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Screenplaying is a comedy podcast in which two friends take tiny, baffling prompts and turn them into full length feature films. Hosted by Brian Murray and Jared Robinson, two high-school students who got bored one day.
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Two aspiring creatives, David and Aneesh, take on the world of storytelling through Films, TV and Games.
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Thrillers and crime movies you never heard of because they haven’t been made— yet. Each season we present a full-tilt, radio-style podcast of a feature length screenplay with a final commentary episode from the people involved in the films non-making. We’ll listen to their stories—both bleak and hopeful—about the project that will hopefully get made once it’s been heard on our podcast. Got a killer screenplay and a story to tell about how it didn't go so well and you didn't get to make your ...
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The Screenplay Writers is a master class in writing screenplays by two screenplay writers who, between them, have crafted dozens upon dozens. And that doesn’t include the dozens more they’ve brainstormed. Join Ryan and Nathan as they share their vast stores of knowledge on the essential elements of a successful screenplay—as well as the challenges of the revered profession. Yeah, there are a few!
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One Sitting Screenplays is a comedy podcast hosted by David McWatters, Rhys Hakstol, and Dylan Girodat. In each episode a word or phrase is used as a base for creating an improvised screenplay full of laughs, bad character development, and very seldom smooth bass grooves.
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We’ve spent years writing screenplays that nobody wanted to make into reality, we couldn’t even find anyone to read them! So we decided to review amateur screenplays to figure out what makes a bad screenplay. Hopefully by the end of this journey we’ll be able to write a good one. Probably not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Screenplayed, the fake movie podcast that you never thought you'd have to walk out of. Have you ever thought to yourself "You know what would make a cool movie?" Well we do. All the time. We just happen to record it. Each episode one of our hosts brings an idea to the table, and then we develop the story, cast the actors, and make terrible jokes the whole way through. Join us as we create the movies we want, not the movies we need.
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In this deep-dive podcast episode, screenwriter Jeff Barker explores Trey Edward Shults' emotionally captivating screenplay, Waves (2019), an A24 cult classic praised especially by Gen Z audiences for its unique storytelling and profound emotional resonance. Discover how Shults innovatively uses screenplay conventions alongside experimental techniq…
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The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 5 | What We're Watching
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39:15In this episode of Beyond the Screenplay, the team discusses White Lotus Season 3, Episode 5, titled 'Full Moon Party.' They explore the midpoint of the season, character development, thematic elements, and the role of music and style in storytelling. The conversation highlights the importance of irreversible decisions and how they impact character…
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KiramidHead and Chloe discuss the script for the unproduced Paul Verhoeven/Arnold Schwarzenegger historical epic, Crusade. Contact the show here: screenplayarchaeology@outlook.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/screenplayarchaeologyAv Fandom Limb Media
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The Brutalist Part 1: How to Deal with Experts & Research
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42:18Learn how to balance expert research and creative freedom in your screenwriting as we explore Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, starring Adrien Brody.Av Jacob Krueger Studio
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SYS Podcast Episode 532 – Get To The Truth Of The Story With Jon Gunn
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32:11In this episode of the podcast Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Jon Gunn. Our guest, Jon Gunn is the Writer/Director of The Unbreakable Boy (2025), a movie based on a true story. Jon Gun talks about writing that project and how he gets to the truth of the story when he adapts books and […]Av Ashley Scott Meyers
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The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 4 | What We're Watching
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34:24In this episode of Beyond the Screenplay, the team discusses The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 4, titled 'Hide or Seek.' They explore character dynamics, emotional tensions, and the slow progression of plot and character arcs. The conversation delves into the lack of dramatic reversals, the humor found in conflict, and the overall darker tone of th…
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The BTS team discusses the film's pacing and structure, the humanizing design of the main and supporting characters, and the themes of agency, control, and transactional relationships. 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescreenplay 👕 BEYOND THE SCREENPLAY ME…
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White Lotus Season 3, Episode 3 | What We're Watching
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32:31In this episode of Beyond The Screenplay, the team discusses the third episodes of White Lotus Season 3. They analyze character dynamics, pacing, and the political themes presented in the episode. The conversation highlights the show's unique approach to storytelling, the challenges of an ensemble cast, and the expectations of the audience in a wee…
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010 - US by Jordan Peele (Curry Barker Interview)
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44:35In this special audio episode, host and screenwriter Jeff Barker dives deep into the genius behind Jordan Peele's groundbreaking screenplay, "Us" (2019). Explore how Peele intricately weaves supernatural horror, psychological depth, and relentless suspense into a captivating narrative that examines powerful societal themes like class division, iden…
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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Chicago, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beyondthescreenplay Wicked Winter Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-120912821 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Bey…
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Join us for a riveting exploration of THE BRUTALIST, the film that has stormed the Oscars with ten nominations, including Best Original Screenplay, Best Picture, and Best Director. In this episode, we dissect the genius of Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold’s screenplay, an intense period drama that goes beyond mere architectural discourse to challenge…
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The BTS team discusses the film's focused story and character blueprint, its hefty runtime and structure, and the thematic foundation holding it all together. Wicked Winter Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-120912821 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patre…
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Learn from The Apprentice the art of writing complex antagonists by connecting to the universal emotional needs that drive character choicesAv Jacob Krueger Studio
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White Lotus Season 3, Episodes 1&2 | What We're Watching
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47:40In this episode of Beyond The Screenplay, the team discusses the first two episodes of White Lotus Season 3. They explore their relationships with the previous seasons, character dynamics, and the challenges of engaging with prestige TV.🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreo…
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KiramidHead discusses an early unused American Psycho script. Contact the show here: screenplayarchaeology@outlook.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/screenplayarchaeologyAv Fandom Limb Media
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Learn from Sundance 2025 genre stand-outs Together and Didn’t Die how to explore deeply human characters and questions within an elevated horror or zombie format.Av Jacob Krueger Studio
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into CONCLAVE, the Oscar-nominated screenplay written by Peter Straughan. Adapted from Robert Harris’ novel, this gripping script blends political intrigue, religious drama, and even sports movie elements, creating one of the most unique and suspenseful screenplays of the year. 🔥 What We Cover in This Episode: ✔…
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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Network, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film. Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beyondthescreenplay Wicked Winter Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-120912821 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Bey…
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Sean Baker’s Anora is a Romantic Drama turned Thriller infused with comedy and sharp social commentary. Recently nominated for SIX Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay, this modern anti-Cinderella story explores love, independence, and class conflict with breathtaking nuance. What to expect in this episode: The brilliance of Sean Bake…
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The BTS team discusses the film’s nonlinear narrative structure, the iconic but sometimes disorienting score, and a love triangle where all the corners touch. Wicked Winter Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-120912821 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patre…
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Lessons From Sundance 2025 Part 1 by Jacob Krueger StudioAv Jacob Krueger Studio
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Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain isn’t just an Oscar-nominated screenplay—it’s a masterclass in character-driven storytelling, mental health representation, and emotional depth. In this episode of The Screenplay Lab, we break down the script, analyze its hidden meanings, and explore how Eisenberg crafts psychologically rich characters through his mini…
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The BTS team discusses how direction and cinematography can elevate theme, the film's unforgettable action sequences, and all things POV. Wicked Winter Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-120912821 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beyondthescree…
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SYS Podcast Episode 531 – Turn Your Screenplay Into A Novel With Joe Cornet
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40:42In this episode of the podcast Ashley Scott Meyers talks with returning guest, Filmmaker and Author Joe Cornet. They talk about how Joe Cornet adapted his completed movie A Prayer For The Damned (2018) into a published Novel. Topics also include attending book signings to promote a book and tips for screenwriters who want to […]…
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Episode 118: Ridley Scott's Dune
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1:29:51KiramidHead and Jake from Hot Quality Content discuss the draft of Dune that Ridley Scott was attached to direct. Jake's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@HotQualityContent Contact the show here: screenplayarchaeology@outlook.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/screenplayarchaeologyAv Fandom Limb Media
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This week, we’re diving into THE SUBSTANCE by Coralie Fargeat - the Academy Award-nominated satirical psychological body horror film that’s making waves with its visceral storytelling and extensive practical effects. We’ll explore how this screenplay drives readers to confront themes of aging, beauty, and perfection, all while dissecting its bold s…
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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Wicked, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beyondthescreenplay Wicked Winter Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-120912821 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyon…
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The BTS team discusses the film's tight structure, why its characters are so memorable, and the lasting impact the film has had on the pop culture landscape. Wicked Winter Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-120912821 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreo…
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A Real Pain: Building Characters With Vignettes
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38:57Learn from “A Real Pain” how to apply the concepts of vignettes to building character, structure and theme in your screenplay.Av Jacob Krueger Studio
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We're launching our winter season, "Wicked Winter" with a new episode releasing every Friday! We're starting with two trips to Oz this Friday followed by a look at some of the more wicked award contenders from this year and years past. January 31st: The Wizard of Oz January 31st: Patreon-Exclusive — Wicked February 7th: Sicario February 14th: Chall…
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004 - Quick Cast: A Complete Unknown - Screenplay vs. Film
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4:38This week, we’re diving deep into A Complete Unknown, the Academy Award-nominated Bob Dylan biopic by James Mangold and Jay Cocks. In this QUICKCAST episode, we break down the creative changes that took this film from script to screen. From missing scenes (remember Johnny Cash jumping into a stranger’s car?) to reimagined character moments and modi…
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This week, we're diving deep into A Complete Unknown, the stunning biopic about Bob Dylan, penned by the legendary James Mangold and Jay Cocks. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards (Best Adapted Screenplay), this script chronicles Dylan’s journey from an unknown 19-year-old in New York to his groundbreaking electric performance at the Newport Folk Festiv…
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This Week on The Screenplay Lab: We're diving deep into Robert Eggers' Nosferatu screenplay, a masterful reimagining of the gothic classic. Fresh off the presses, this screenplay showcases Eggers’ unique style—oscillating between lush, sprawling sentences and punchy bursts of intensity. What We’ll Cover: Robert Eggers: A modern trailblazer of psych…
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A Complete Unknown: Writing The Biopic
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46:51Learn what makes A Complete Unknown work as a biopic, and how to approach the complex relationship between truth and dramatization in the adaptation of any true life story.Av Jacob Krueger Studio
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A deep dive into the screenplay: Heretic by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. Heretic - screenplay Watch the video of this podcast episode on YouTube. Jeff Barker - websi…
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This is… THE SCREENPLAY LAB. My name’s Jeff Barker, and I’m a screenwriter. Join me as we analyze one screenplay at a time. I’m not talking about the film… I’m talking about the screenplay. This unique literary device creates a sensory explosion, causing the reader to make a movie in our own minds. We’re going to search for what brings the heat… Sc…
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SYS Podcast Episode 530 – I Shot 2 Movies On My Phone With Jamie Grefe
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1:07:14In this episode of the podcast our host Ashley Scott Meyers talks with indie filmmaker Jamie Grefe. Our guest, Jamie Grefe talks about how he recently wrote and produced four movies and how two of them were shot on his phone in only one day. The movies they cover are Sorority Girl Massacre: Black Static, […]…
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How to Prepare a 3 Minute “Elevator Pitch”
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1:12:31Need help getting your 3 minute pitch ready for our free online pitching event on Jan 9 with Vanessa Johnston? Wondering how to build a short “elevator pitch” that communicates the essence of your project? Or just curious about pitching in general? Then check out this podcast recording of Jake’s recent Thursday Night Writes pitching class. https://…
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Do You Need More DISCIPLINE to achieve your New Year’s Resolutions?
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53:26Learn practical techniques for transforming your writing blocks into bridges by understanding the psychology of creative resistance and how to work with it rather than against it.Ready to kickstart your 2025 with access to one of the top producers in Hollywood? Get a chance to pitch your script to one of Hollywood’s top producers! FREE 2 DAY EVENT!…
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KiramidHead discusses the infamous unused Gladiator script written by Nick Cave. Contact the show here: screenplayarchaeology@outlook.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/screenplayarchaeologyAv Fandom Limb Media
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The BTS team discusses the film’s three distinctive protagonists, how the plot remains clear despite its complexity, and why the finale is such a fun and satisfying payoff. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay to get 30 days of great cinema for free. January Patreon Vote: Gladiator II vs. Wicked: https://www.patreon.c…
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In this interview with Erin Brown Thomas, you’ll learn how to write an effective ensemble film through deep analysis of Erin’s Sundance film, Chasers and PT Anderson’s Magnolia.Av Jacob Krueger Studio
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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Mrs. Doubtfire, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beyondthescreenplay Fall Favorites Season Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-114142028 🎬 Join our community…
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SYS 529 – Writing a Cult Classic Horror Comedy with Johnny Wickham and Mike Capes
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46:35In this episode of the podcast Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writers Johnny Wickham and Mike Capes. Our guests Johnny Wickham and Mike Capes talk about writing the Horror Comedy The Invisible Raptor. Mike Capes also stares in the movie as well. Topics include how they were inspired by cult classic movies like Sharknado and […]…
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The BTS team discusses the film's intricate character web, the competing themes of façade and self-discovery, and how the project evolved dramatically from script to post-production. Fall Favorites Season Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-114142028 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: …
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The Penguin: What's The Container for Your Show or Movie?
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51:19Learn from The Penguin how to master the art of packaging complex, character-driven stories within commercial frameworks that can sell in today's Hollywood marketplace.Av Jacob Krueger Studio
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In this preview of our patron-exclusive episode on Labyrinth, the BTS team shares their initial reactions to the film.Listen to the full episode over on the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/beyondthescreenplay Fall Favorites Season Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-114142028 🎬 Join our community! Hea…
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Episode 188: Being John Malkovich
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1:24:18The BTS team discusses the Kaufman/Jonze approach to absurdist comedy, how the swift pacing energizes the film, and why thematic cohesion is so crucial to keeping a story grounded. Fall Favorites Season Schedule: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-our-114142028 🎬 Join our community! Head to the Beyond the Screenplay Patreon: …
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How To Get The Most From Film Festivals
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40:53Learn how to strategically choose and attend film festivals, build meaningful industry relationships, and advance your screenwriting career through authentic networking and mentorship opportunities.Av Jacob Krueger Studio
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The BTS team discusses the Coen Brothers' first comedy outing, how the film's themes and character work ground the larger than life presentation, and whether young Nicolas Cage is actually Timothée Chalamet. 🚀 Sign up for MUBI today using https://mubi.com/beyondthescreenplay to get 30 days of great cinema for free. Fall Favorites Season Schedule:…
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