Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 4 hours 4 minutes
episode 612: 612 - The Wizard of Splash
John and Craig test out a dreamy thesis: that all fish out of water stories are either The Wizard of Oz or Splash. What are the differences? Are Splash movies funnier? And what are the hidden pitfalls of placing our characters in unfamiliar worlds? We...
SC32 - Sidecast: Writers Who Read
John and Drew talk about one of the best things writers can do to keep their skills sharp during the strike: reading. They discuss where to find scripts, what you can learn from other people’s writing, and what they’ve been working on while...
episode 463: 463 - Writing Action (Encore)
John and Craig talk action! It’s an all-craft episode about how words on the page become high-adrenaline events on the screen. Using a variety of different scripts, we look at how different styles of action sequences can be used to clearly...
SC31 - Sidecast: NYC Picketing
Live from New York, John talks with writers and actors about the differences between LA and NYC pickets, anxiety, and how joy can be a form of protest. Featuring Christopher Kyle and Wilson Cruz. Big thanks to everyone who talked with us! Links: ...
SC30 - Sidecast: Disability and Visibility on the Picket Line
Cory Reeder interviews writers and performers at the joint WGA/SAG-AFTRA disability picket at Disney. Big thanks to Cory and everyone he spoke with! Links: Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations John on , and ...
episode 611: 611 - Basic Instincts
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SC29 - Sidecast: Picket Line Q & A
John answers the most common questions he hears out on the picket line, including the nervous, “Wait, why are you here? Is something wrong?” Links: on YouTube Find more about the 2023 WGA negotiations John...
episode 610: 610 - The Premise
John and Craig examine the foundation of every story: the premise. What is your story really about? What questions is it trying to answer? How does that differ from your logline? And what should writers do to make sure those things match up?...
SC28 - Sidecast: FTC Looks at Mergers
John and Drew inspect the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed merger guidelines and why they’re important for everybody – not just writers – to read and comment on. Links: by the Federal Trade Commission by John August on...
episode 609: 609 - Dialogue and Character Voice
John and Craig look at how well-written dialogue is used to give characters a unique voice. Using clips from previous episodes they present a history of dialogue and its evolution, how it informs your actors, and how communicating an idea sometimes...