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Comedy That Resonates

Comedy That Resonates

Season 2 Episode 2
26:42
Writing Action!

Writing Action!

Season 2 Episode 3
26:46
Exporting Comedy

Exporting Comedy

Season 2 Episode 4
26:46
Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

Season 2 Episode 5
26:42
Creators

Creators

Season 2 Episode 6
26:46
The Heart of a Film

The Heart of a Film

Season 2 Episode 7
26:46
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

Season 2 Episode 8
26:46
Buck Henry: A Hollywood Story

Buck Henry: A Hollywood Story

Season 2 Episode 9
26:46
Creating Complex Characters

Creating Complex Characters

Season 2 Episode 10
26:46
The Humor and Heart of Animation

The Humor and Heart of Animation

Season 2 Episode 11
26:46
Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs

Raising Stakes, Reversals, and Payoffs

Season 2 Episode 12
28:47
On Writing Chernobyl

On Writing Chernobyl

Season 10 Episode 1
26:47
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Creating Classic Characters

Season 2 Episode 1

Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack (OUT OF AFRICA, TOOTSIE, THE WAY WE WERE) and NYPD Blue and Deadwood creator David Milch discuss the inspiration behind creating classic film and television characters. Followed by the suspenseful short film THE LAB by writer/director Ryan Scheer, about two young boys whose summer afternoon in the woods goes horribly awry.

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A Conversation with Darren Aronofsky
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A Conversation with this year's Extraordinary Contribution to Film Award Recipient.
A Conversation with Sarah Polley
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Join Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sarah Polley and author to discuss her storytelling career.
Sci-Fi Storytelling with Marc Bernardin & Beau DeMayo
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A Conversation with Rob Thomas
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Rob Thomas joins us to discuss his process behind his hit series.
From Fact to Fiction: Turning a True Story into a Series
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This group of TV writers and producers have found their niche in true-story storytelling.
A Conversation with Edward Neumeier
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Sci-fi enthusiasts should show up for this mind-bending conversation with Edward Neumeier.
On Writing: Never Have I Ever with Lang Fisher
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Lang Fisher has an impressive history of writing and producing hilarious, smart television
Re-living Palm Springs with Andy Siara
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Join Siara for a breakdown of Palm Spring's time-bending structure.
A Conversation with Dede Gardner
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Producer Dede Gardner is AFF’s 2022 recipient of the Polly Platt Award for Producing.
On Writing Dark Winds with Graham Roland
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Creator and showrunner joins us for a conversation on his newest series, AMC’s Dark Winds.
James Grey: A Conversation
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Hear Gray discuss his incredible career, from his first feature to his newest film.
On Writing Action: Ambulance with Chris Fedak
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The writer of Michael Bay’s film Ambulance discusses writing compelling action.
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