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Off-beat comedy writing genius Steven Kaplan discusses the idiosyncracies of comedy writing, including the idea of a flawed non-hero undergoing a Hero’s Journey. Are drama and comedy distinct genres? Is comedy, as Robert McKee dismissively stated, the schtick that gets in the way of the drama? Or is it a unique perspective that makes human … Read more
Rising star Chris Terrio (screenwriter of Argo, recipient of this year’s Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay) talks about failure, frustration, the ad-hoc path to screenwriting, and why Argo exists. Check out Chris Terrio’s vital statistics here. If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. And if you know of … Read more
In an interview with podcaster Jen Grisanti, showrunner Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead, The Shield, Crash, Hawthorne) discusses the difference between cable and network TV writing, and to create more meaningful subtext by avoiding on-the-nose dialogue. If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. And if you know of a … Read more
From The Wizard of Oz to Star Wars, TED Talks speaker Colin Stokes makes some surprisingly far-reaching observations about how male and female heroes influence how children perceive gender roles.. If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. And if you know of a great video on Screenwriting, let us … Read more
Legendary writer, filmmaker, actor and comedian Louie C.K (Louie, Saturday Night Live, The Chris Rock Show) discusses his partnership with FX Network President John Landgraf, how an odd deal enabled him to have unpredecented creative freedom, and how he got there to begin with. If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting … Read more