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Show Notes July 7, 2018 EP 130b

This is Part Two of a great interview with my friend Alejandro Seri from Final Draft

The mic quality isn’t wonderful; I should have just taken the sound directly off the mixing board but I used Zoom instead. 

The more I use Zoom, the more I find problems but it is a great resource in many ways so I just need to work around its limitations and fix things on my end.

00:00:15 Intro Mark Sevi

00:01:00 INTERVIEW WITH ALEJANDRO SERI from FINAL DRAFT

TOPICS COVERED:

• Preparing a full package for marketing your script
  • Targeting production companies for your writing
  • Making a business plan
  • Bets genre to try to sell
  • Limited location script/low budget
• Using Final Draft
• The history of the page a minute convention
• More tagger software
• DYI filmaking
• I Will Not Read Your Fucking Script LINK TO ARTICLE
• Table Reads

#johnnysilver #stevenScarlotta #SCOTTMCMENAMIN

00:33:00 Wrap Up

~*~

 #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #alejandroseri #finaldraft

 QUESTIONS? … Read the rest

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Show Notes June 22, 2018 EP 130a

This is Part One of a great interview with my friend Alejandro Seri. 

The mic quality isn’t wonderful; I should have just taken the sound directly off the mixing board but I used Zoom instead. 

The more I use Zoom, the more I find problems but it is a great resource in many ways so I just need to work around its limitations and fix things on my end.

00:00:15 Intro Mark Sevi

00:01:00 INTERVIEW WITH ALEJANDRO SERI from FINAL DRAFT

TOPICS COVERED:

• Agent vs Manager
• The Business of Writing
• Brain Muscles
• Networking for Purpose
  • Final Draft Meetups
• Be Good In A Room
• Pitching An Entire Package
• Tagger Software

#johnnysilver #stevenScarlotta #SCOTTMCMENAMIN

00:33:00 End Part One

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 #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv

#alejandroseri #finaldraft

 QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts

www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters

Why Does Your Screenplay Get Rejected?… Read the rest

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Show Notes June 1, 2018 EP 129

00:00:15 Intro Arrival Heptapod, Gallows Mark Sevi

00:01:00 Table Talk

Mark Sevi, Victor Phan, Jeff Lyons, Joe Becker

www.joebeckerfilms.com

www.jefflyonsbooks.com

#welcomejoebecker #joebecker #bridges

#anatomyofapremiseline

Discussion on upcoming events at C3 Vape and Coffee and the Gallows filmmakers at Claim Jumper

Upcoming at C3: Frank Chinadamo

#frankchindamo

#ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv

#thegallows #gallows #traviscluff #chrisloffing

 QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts

www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters

00:11:00 What Are We Working On?Mark Sevi, VictorPhan, Jeff Lyons, Joe Becker

#scriptwritingbook  #bookproposal #tvpilot #scriptanatomy #bridges

Why Does Your Screenplay Get Rejected? (Mark’s article for Creative Screenwriting Magazine)

www.ocfilmandtv.com

00:15:00 Top Ten Indie FilmsJoe Becker

#theplayer #cryinggame #eternalshunshine #sexliesvideotape #lonestar #littlemisssunshine #larsandtherealgirl #boogienights #firstreformed #gardenstate #wintersbone

00:35:00 Jeff’s Pet Peeves – Writer’s Block?  No such thing! Jeff Lyons

00:45:00 First 15 Pages Script Breakdown- Arrival Mark Sevi, Victor Phan, Jeff Lyons, Joe Becker

#arrival #DenisVilleneuve   #EricHeisserer #tedchiang #storyofyourlife

Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeetUps

Meetups

www.ocscreenwriters.com… Read the rest

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Show Notes May 18, 2018 EP 128

00:00:15 Intro 3 Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, Walk Away Renee (Michelle Manu)

00:01:00 Table Talk

Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Jeff Lyson, Michelle Manu

www.michellemanu.com

www.jefflyonsbooks.com

#welcomemichellemanu #michellemanu #kumumichellemanu

Discussion on upcoming events at C3 Vape and Coffee and Claim Jumper

Upcoming at C3: Frank Chinadamo

#frankchindamo

Upcoming at Claim Jumper: “The Gallows” filmmakers

REGISTER FOR EVENT

#ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv

#thegallows #gallows #traviscluff #chrisloffing

 QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts

www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters

00:05:50 What Are We Watching?various

00:14:00 What Are We Working On?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Jeff Lyons, Michelle Manu

#scriptwritingbook  #bookproposal #tvpilot #scriptanatomy #martialartsbook

Why Does Your Screenplay Get Rejected? (Mark’s article for Creative Screenwriting Magazine)

www.ocfilmandtv.com

00:28:00 C3 Vape and Coffee May 16th Event Review(Michelle Manu)

00:37:00 First 15 Pages – 3 Billboard Outside Ebbing Missouri Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Jeff Lyons

#3billboards

Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeetUps

Meetups

www.ocscreenwriters.com… Read the rest

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S2:E1!  Yay!

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Show Notes May 10, 2018 EP 127

00:00:15 Intro (Hawaii 5-0 Theme, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest) Michelle Manu

00:01:00 Table Talk

Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Victor Phan, Michelle Manu

Welcome Michelle Manu!  www.michellemanu.com

#welcomemichellemanu #michellemanu #kumumichellemanu

Discussion on upcoming events at C3 Vape and Coffee and Claim Jumper

Upcoming at C3: Actress Tiana Le

#tianale

Upcoming to Claim Jumper: The Gallows filmmakers

REGISTER FOR EVENT

QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts

www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters

00:05:00 What Are We Watching?various

00:06:00 Upcoming Event Information (www.ocscreenwriters.com)

#ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv

#thegallows #gallows #traviscluff #chrisloffing

00:14:00 What Are We Working On?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Victor Phan, Michelle Manu

#scriptwritingbook  #bookproposal #tvpilot #scriptanatomy #martialartsbook

00:26:00 Top Ten Science Fiction Movies – Toby’s RebuttalToby Wallwork

A totally subjective list but a good one!

#Constantine #Road to Perdition #30 Days of Night #Scott Pilgrim vs the World #Ghost World #American Splendor #VforVendetta #300 #Watchmen #Sin City

Honorable Mentions (I can’t count to 10)

#AHistoryofViolence #Kick Ass #Red #The Rocketeer #FromHell #Dredd #GhostintheShell #AllYouNeedisKill

What is Science Fiction?… Read the rest

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OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE!

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Show Notes April 27, 2018 EP 126

00:00:15 Intro (Star Wars Theme/Hal 9000) Toby Wallwork

#2001spaceodyssey #hal9000 #ohshitdave #icantdothatdave

00:01:00 Table Talk

Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Jeff Lyons

#welcomejeff

Discussion on event at C3 Vape and Coffee on April 18th

Upcoming at C3: Actress Tiana Le

#tianale

QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts

www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters

00:05:00 What Are We Watching?not this week

00:04:00 Upcoming Event Information (www.ocscreenwriters.com)

#ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv

#thegallows #gallows #traviscluff #chrisloffing

00:06:30 What Are We Working On?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, JeffLyons

#scriptwritingbook  #bookproposal #tvpilot #scriptanatomy

https://www.scriptanatomy.com/

 00:12:00 1st Fifteen – Wind RiverMark Sevi, Toby Wallwork

We break down “Wind River”

#windriver #taylorsheridan #jeremyrenner #elizabetholsen #netflix

 00:45:00 Top Ten Science Fiction MoviesJeff Lyons

A totally subjective list but a good one!

Great dDiscussion on what is science fiction.

What is Science Fiction?… Read the rest

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Sincere apologies for the lateness of this drop.  Situation(s) beyond our control. 🙁

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Show Notes April 13, 2018 EP 125

00:00:15 Intro (Spiderman Theme) Toby Wallwork

#imBatman

00:01:00 Table Talk

Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Victor Phan

#LiteraryOrange

Upcoming event at C3 Vape and Coffee on April 18th

#jameshirsen

QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts

www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters

00:05:00 What Are We Watching?Toby Wallwork, Mark Sevi, Victor Phan

#fallet #windriver #hapandleonard #thehelp

00:15:50 Upcoming Event Information (www.ocscreenwriters.com)

#ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv

00:19:20 What Are We Working On?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Victor Phan

#scriptwritingbook  #recycledconcepts #upfronts #illustrations #rebranding

 00:19:00 1st Fifteen – The Big SickMark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Victor Phan

#BigSick

We break down “The Big Sick”

#romanticcomedy #truestory #KumailNanjiani #comingofage

00:45:00 Top Ten Comic Book MoviesVictor Phan

A totally subjective list but a good one!

#thor #ironman #wonderwoman #spidermanHomecoming  #BigHero6 #Wintersoldier #avengers #darkKnight #logan #blackPanther

Next podcast script breakdown: http://thescriptsavant.com/pdf/Wind_River.pdf… Read the rest

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Show Notes March 31, 2018 EP 124

00:00:15 Intro (Twin Peaks theme) Toby Wallwork

#twinpeaks

00:01:00 Table Talk

Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork

Wondercon and the Flu.

Review of OC Screenwriters event at Claim Jumper #bobengels #josheisentadt #twinpeaks #spreadingdarkness

Review of OC Film and TV event at c3 Vape and Coffee #warrenlewis #blackrain #13thwarrior #every3rdwednesday

#wondercon #flubug

QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts

www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters

00:10:00 What Are We Watching?Toby Wallwork, Mark Sevi

#murderontheorientexpress #hapandleonard #occupied

00:19:20 What Are We Writing?Mark Sevi

#WomeninJeopardyscripts  #recycledconcepts

00:23:30 1st Fifteen – SpotlightMark Sevi, Toby Wallwork

#Spotlight

We break down “Spotlight”

#catholicchurch #bostonglobe #corruptpriests

00:45:00 This Week In Film HistoryToby Wallwork

April 18th, 2018  – Attorney/Agent James Hirsen

www.ocfilmandtv.com

#legaleagle #questionsonentertainmentlaw

Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeeUps

Meetups

www.ocscreenwriters.com

HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie?… Read the rest

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Show Notes March 16, 2018 EP 123

00:00:15 Intro (Buffy theme/Get Out – No, No) Mary Claire Van Kempen

#buffy #buffythevampireslayer

00:01:00 Table Talk

Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen

Our FABULOUS POST Academy Awards Show discussion!  Staring Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Toby Wallwork and Mark Sevi

#oscars #academyawards

QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts

www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters

00:7:40 What Are We Writing?Mark Sevi

#recycleconcepts

00:8:45 UpComing EventsAll

#bobengels #warrenlewis #ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #wiseguy #twinpeaks #blackrain #13thwarrior

00:17:00 1st FifteenMary Claire Van Kempen

We break down “Get Out”

#horror #suspense #jordonpeele #nononono #breakdownscript #1stfifteen #spotlight #blumhouse #getout

00:50:00 This Week In Film HistoryMary Claire Van Kempen

#joshwhedon #womensmonth

00:00:00 AnnouncementsMark Sevi

March 21st – New monthly networking event starts www.ocfilmandtv.com with Warren Lewis as our guest.

#blackrain #13thwarrior #killbox #march21 #c3vape

Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeeUps

Meetups

March 24th – OC Screenwriters at Claim Jumper – guest Bob Engels, one of the original writers of Twin Peaks and indie film maker Josh Eisenstadt.… Read the rest

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Show Notes March 02, 2018 EP 122

00:00:15 Intro (Oscar Theme/Sally Field) Mary Claire Van Kempen

00:01:00 Table Talk

Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen

Our FABULOUS Academy Awards Show Staring Mary Claire Anderson Van Kempen, Toby Wallwork and Mark Sevi

QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS? 919-Scripts

www.ocscreenwriters.com #ocscreenwriters

00:15:00 What Are We Watching?Mark Sevi, Toby Wallwork, Mary Claire Van Kempen

#alteredcarbon #blackpanther #justiceleague #shapeofwater #frankensteinchronicles  #astupidandfutilegesture

00:13:00 Oscar BackgroundMary Claire Van Kempen

00:21:00 Oscar TriviaMary Claire Van Kempen

00:31:00 Oscar Ballot ChoicesAll

#shapeofwater #dunkirk #callmebyyourname #thepost #getout #ladybird #darkesthour #phantomthread threebillboards

00:51:00 Q&A  Mark Sevi

How incredible is an Oscar win for someone in Hollywood?

How are nominated scripts judged?

00:00:00 AnnouncementsMark Sevi

March 21st – New monthly networking event starts www.ocfilmandtv.com with Warren Lewis as our guest.

#blackrain #13thwarrior #killbox

Call 816-WRITERS for info on the MeeUps

Meetups

March 24th – OC Screenwriters at Claim Jumper – guest Bob Engels, one of the original writers of Twin Peaks and indie film maker Josh Eisenstadt.… Read the rest