TV Fellowships, Pt 3: But Like What IS It? Untitled Female Driven podcast

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EPISODE 64: UFDP answers a listener's question about what it's really like to live in LA— when should you move here, is the cost of living really that bad, should I get roommates, and more! Plus, the question all Angelenos obsess over— where should I live?! Each neighborhood has its own personality with pros and cons, so if you're thinking about making a move, make sure to tune in!…

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Pitching For Introverts: Get Out of Your Head and Into the (Writer’s) Room. 26:21

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EPISODE 63: Do you have trouble pitching? Are you an introvert and/or plagued by social anxiety when you have to present your ideas in front of people? You are NOT alone. Many of us became writers because we like to be alone in dark (but like, cozy) caves with our typewriters and iced coffees, not surrounded by smart, intimidating other writers, all waiting for storytelling gold to pour from our mouths. But guess what? If you're a writer -- especially a TV writer -- you're gonna have to pitch, babe. This episode is full of tips and tricks for how to improve your pitching skills, build confidence, and have fun collaborating with your creative colleagues.…

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Rage Into The Machine: Channeling Emotions into your Writing 36:45

6 weeks ago36:45

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EPISODE 62. In this episode, UFDP gets REAL! There's a lot to feel big feelings about right now. During fraught times, how can writers channel our anger, grief, overwhelm, and other intense emotions into our storytelling? How can we write about pertinent themes and current events without "getting too political"? Join UFDP as we discuss how to use writing as an outlet for ideas and concepts that can be difficult to otherwise express, how to bake challenging ideas into more palatable entertainment, and how we're maintaining our sanity during the dumpster fire that is 2025.…

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She's Baaack: Guest Star Maggie Levin Returns to UFDP! 38:09

18 weeks ago38:09

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EPISODE 61. UFDP re-interviews writer/ director Maggie Levin ( VHS:99, INTO THE DARK: MY VALENTINE) — new WGA Board Member and now on the Board for The Women's List , a script competition accessible to all female-identifying writers—* returns to discuss life post-strike, how her advice for new writers have changed and what she wishes writers new about the WGA board— plus all about who The Women's List is looking for! (hint: it's probably you!) *Listen up, uh, listeners! UFDP will sponsor someone's entry fee for The Women's List, so make sure you heed our instructions! And the sexy new resource we mention to help whip your script into shape: https://www.plotandpage.com/…

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You'll Be Hearing From Our Lawyer: Interview w/Entertainment Attorney Jennifer Gray 37:13

1 year ago37:13

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EPISODE 60: UFDP interviews fabulous entertainment attorney Jennifer Gray of Hansen Jacobson about what writers' lawyers actually do , why it can take so long for writers to get paid, the truth about copyright law, AI, and more.

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Reviving Old Projects: Raising the Dead (Scripts) 33:52

1 year ago33:52

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EPISODE 59: UFDP discusses the ways a dead project might suddenly come back to life, and how to reengage with material you haven't thought about in a long time.

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Being on Script: How to Ignore Your Friends and Write Your TV Episode 41:36

1 year ago41:36

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EPISODE 58: UFDP unravels the mystery around what "being on script" actually means for staffed TV writers tackling their assigned episode— and whether Hannah and Jess are really too busy to hang out with Erica during that time (the answer may surprise you!).

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First Light: Follow-Up Interview w/Liz Kerin, Author/Screenwriter 37:59

1 year ago37:59

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EPISODE 57: Author and screenwriter Liz Kerin returns to UFDP with updates and to share the reality of how the development process of turning her Night's Edge duology into a TV series concluded.

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Night's Edge: Interview w/Liz Kerin, Author/TV Writer 45:35

1 year ago45:35

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EPISODE 56: Liz Kerin, playwright, screenwriter and author of vampire duology Night's Edge and First Light, told UFDP all about her writing process and the development process of adapting her own novel into a TV series during last year's writers strike.

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The Untitled Writer's Panel-Driven Podcast w/ special guest Ben Blacker 38:13

2 years ago38:13

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It's a crossover episode! This week we interview another legend in the world of TV & screenwriting podcasts, Ben Blacker, creator and host of The Writer's Panel, who also happens to be a prolific writer across numerous genres and mediums, including film, TV, novels, comics, and live theater. With 600 episodes and counting, Ben has interviewed a plethora of creative luminaries responsible for some of your favorite movies and TV shows. Check out the Writer's Panel on Apple or Spotify . We discuss Ben's fascinating, labyrinthine career; how the industry has changed over the past decade; and, of course, what Ben wishes he knew when he was getting started. Tune in to hear about some of Ben's favorite Writer's Panel guests, advice on staying engaged in continuing to learn and hone one's craft, and much more in this very special guest episode.…

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Special Post-Strike Episode 43:31

2 years ago43:31

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EP 54: We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to say... WE DID IT! The epic 2023 writers strike is over! Tune in now to hear what UFDP talk about the highs and lows of strike life, what deal points we're most excited about, and what we hope happens next!

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The Exec Perspective: Talking Shop With Special Guest Mina Baban 48:29

2 years ago48:29

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EPISODE 53: UFDP sits down with Mina Baban, a television development executive at Fifth Season, formerly Endeavor Content (the studio behind Severance, Nine Perfect Strangers, Tokyo Vice etc). For a peek behind the development curtain, tune in as we pepper Mina with questions ranging from process to pitch.…

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Snack Time: A Writer's Guide To Fueling Your Process 21:59

2 years ago21:59

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EPISODE 52. A highly serious and important episode where UFDP discusses their favorite snacks to eat while writing. The answers may surprise you.

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The Writers Strike: The Guild Strikes Back 42:15

2 years ago42:15

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EPISODE 51. UFDP gets real honest about life on strike, from the logistics of picketing to the emotional burdens. Striking isn't easy... but it is necessary! Bonus: Hannah makes Erica and Jess cry by sharing a poignant strike-related family moment.

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Writer's Groups: Choose Your Party Wisely 26:57

2 years ago26:57

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EPISODE 50: All about writer's groups! This week, the Untitled Females discuss how to start (or join an existing) writers group. How do you find a group of like-minded writers? What makes certain groups work well (or not)? There's no right way to writer's group... but there are a few wrong ways, and we'll get into them! Also, email UntitledFemaleDrivenPodcast@gmail.com if you're looking to join a new writer's group and we'll help pair you with other writers looking to form a group!…

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Free Work: When Everyone on the Zoom Is Getting Paid Except You 32:25

2 years ago32:25

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EPISODE 49: Free work is often the bane of a writer's existence. Sometimes it's a necessary evil that holds the promise of genuine opportunity; other times, it's just bullsh*t. In this episode, UFDP breaks down the different types of unpaid work writers are often asked to do, and how to determine whether the free work is worth your free time.…

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New Years Resolutions 2023: Be A Henry 29:35

2 years ago29:35

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EPISODE 48. UFDP shares their new years resolutions for 2023, along with what's realistic for you to set in your writing/career goals and what 2023 might look like for working writers.

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Rewrite vs. Polish: What’s the difference? 25:43

3 years ago25:43

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EPISODE 47. UFDP breaks down the definition of a script rewrite and a polish (and how to differentiate between the two), what you should know about contracts, producer expectations, managing your time, and a very special Jabba the Hut impression.

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The 2022 Wrap Up: Which GoT Characters Are We? 27:29

3 years ago27:29

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EPISODE 46. UFDP discusses their highlights and low points of 2022, what to expect in terms of a potential strike, what they're looking forward to in 2023! Happy holidays to all!

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The First 10 Pages: Woo Your Weaders, We Mean Readers 29:51

3 years ago29:51

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EPISODE 45. UFDP goes over what belongs in the first 10 pages of your script and what doesn't, and of course how to wow your readers so they keep on reading!

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Pitching an OWA, Pt 2: The Great Hollywood Bake-Off Continues 21:55

3 years ago21:55

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EPISODE 44. UFDP continues exploring a bake-off for Three Little Pigs...In Space! Screenwriters Jess and Hannah duke it out as they go through their story milestones for Exec-For-A-Day Erica as she evaluates takes and sips Grand Marnier on ice. Who will Erica choose to move forward in this imaginary development process? Stay tuned to find out!…

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Pitching An OWA, Pt 1: The Great Hollywood Bake-Off 28:57

3 years ago28:57

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EPISODE 43. UFDP dives into what pitching in a multiple writer "bake-off" situation actually looks like. Screenwriters Jess and Hannah pitch (evil?) Exec Erica on a surprising OWA (Open Writing Assignment): THREE LITTLE PIGS... IN SPACE! Who gets the job? Find out next time in Part 2!

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Partnering with a Showrunner: Interview w/ Lindsay Calhoon Bring (PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN) 46:57

3 years ago46:57

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EPISODE 42: This week we interview VERY SPECIAL GUEST and longtime UFDP friend Lindsay Calhoon Bring, co-creator of HBO Max's original series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN, about partnering with superstar producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and what it was like being a first-time showrunner. Don't miss today's episode as Lindsay tells us her incredible origin story and shares what it took to bring PLL: OS to life!…

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Adaptation Pt 2: This Is How We Do It 28:44

3 years ago28:44

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EPISODE 41: Hey, guess what? All three UFDP hosts are currently adapting projects in different ways! Listen in to hear exactly how, creatively speaking, UFDP turns books into pitches and scripts.

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Adaptation: Making Things Out Of Other Things 24:23

3 years ago24:23

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EPISODE 40: UFDP discusses how and when you might be able to adapt literary materials into screenplays, pilots, or pitches. Where do you find the best source material? How do you know it should be a movie or TV show, and if so, which? Tune in to learn more about this process!

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Choosing the next project: Which script should you write next?! 25:01

3 years ago25:01

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EPISODE 39: You have some free time on your hands (or you don't, but you know you need a new sample!) You have a bunch of ideas (or you don't, but you're really dying to write something new!) How do you decide what script to write next? UFDP are here to help you decide which of your potential upcoming writing projects you should devote your precious time to.…

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Professional Jealousy: How To Cope 27:47

3 years ago27:47

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Episode 38: We've all felt it. The green-eyed monster inside of us that roars when our friends, colleagues, or nemeses gets an assignment, job, or win that we wanted...and learning how to tame our envy in the highly competitive world of screenwriting is essential to our success and mental well being. Listen in as we engage in a free-wheeling, slightly loopy conversation about the times we've been jealous, how we handled them, and what we've learned.…

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Partnering With Producers: Matchmaking 101 28:50

3 years ago28:50

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EPISODE 37. UFDP dives into the process of partnering with producers on your own projects. How do you find a producer? What should you look for in a great partner? What are some red flags to avoid? Find out more by listening in!

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The Untitled Children of Tendu-Driven Podcast: Crossover Episode w/ VERY special guests Jose Molina and Javier Grillo-Marxuach 47:12

3 years ago47:12

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EPISODE 36: You won’t want to miss this one! This week, our brothers in industry podcasting, Javi and Jose - aka the Children of Tendu - dispense incredible advice on how to survive and thrive in the wild world of TV writing. Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Emmy Award-winning writer/producer on "Lost" and creator of "The Middleman") and Jose Molina (writer/producer on "Legacies" "Firefly," "Castle" and "Law & Order: SVU") are the hosts of THE CHILDREN OF TENDU, a podcast with practical, straight-shooting advice on breaking into television and staying there. Check them out on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/children-of-tendu/id833831151 Don't forget to rate and review this week's UFDP!…

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A Day in the Life of a TV Director: Interview w/ Special Guest America Young 34:44

3 years ago34:44

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EPISODE 35. UFDP interviews director America Young ( Legacies, Kung Fu, Blindspot) about her career, which includes everything from being a stuntwoman (yep, you read that right... she's a badass), to acting, to directing features and TV episodes. We also chat with America about collaborating with writers, her creative process, and who really deserved to win the 1984 All-Valley karate tournament. RESOURCES Undiscovered Scripts podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bRIOwqazk0zdaNtD7xD95?si=z3fbpSPVRfempI8kRKcEAQ The Chimaera Project: https://www.chimaeraproject.org/…

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A Day In The Life Of A Studio Executive w/Special Guest Star Julia Turner (WBTV) 35:20

3 years ago35:20

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EPISODE 34. UFDP interviews Julia Turner (Director of Current Programming, Warner Bros) about how she got her first industry job, what a Current Programming exec actually does, how writers can ace their meetings with her and other execs, and how the heck she knows Hannah so well.

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TV Fellowships, Pt 3: But Like What IS It? 25:07

3 years ago25:07

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EPISODE 33: UFDP fellowship graduates Hannah (WB) and Jess (CBS) go behind the curtain on what doing a TV fellowship is actually like: the day-to-day, the lessons learned, people met, and of course the effect their fellowships have had on their careers.

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TV Fellowships, Pt. 2: All About Essays 22:07

3 years ago22:07

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EP 32: UFDP fellowship graduates Hannah (WB) and Jess (CBS) go in-depth on the misc. materials needed to apply for TV writing fellowships - essays, statements of interest, Q & A's - and, more importantly, how to make your stories and prose stand out from the pile.

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TV Fellowships, Pt 1: Apply Yourself 26:45

3 years ago26:45

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EP 31: UFDP fellowship graduates Hannah (WB) and Jess (CBS) give us the down-low on why and how to apply to the TV writing fellowship programs. RESOURCES Fellowship and Program List 2022 (UPDATE IN PROGRESS): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WJ7VHqvLYWH2TsBC5M0rlL3kWkvYjO8B875QVruppoI/edit#gid=0 WGA Fellowships & Writing Programs List: https://www.wgfoundation.org/fellowship-writing-programs-for-screenwriters-masterlist…

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2021: The Best, The Worst and What’s Next 22:45

4 years ago22:45

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EP 30: Happy new year, ya filthy animals! (We know, that's not how it goes...) In this special final episode of 2021, UFDP reflect on their professional and personal bests and worsts of 2021 - the successes, the rejections; what they celebrated, what they learned; and their goals for the next year in writing.…

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Red Flags: How to Avoid the Stapler 28:14

4 years ago28:14

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EPISODE 29: RED FLAGS. This episode is all about what to consider when you're considering (taking a job). UFDP discusses how to prepare for a job interview, whether it be entry-level or a staffing gig; questions to ask, what to watch out for, and yellow and red flags we've seen in our careers (sometimes too late).…

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Jargon, Pt. 2: The Jargon Strikes Back 22:25

4 years ago22:25

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EPISODE 28: UFDP delves back into all the weird terms writers and other industry folks use. Listen in to learn which of these terms are real and which are fake: Freewrite, Emo Journey, Amuse Bouche.

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Jargon: What We Say In The Shadows 28:47

4 years ago28:47

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EPISODE 27: Around the Horn. Four Quadrants. Sophie's Choice. These are just a few examples of shorthand phrases thrown around in Writer's Rooms when breaking story. In this episode, we discuss what they mean along with a lot more jargon used by writers (and execs, producers, and other industry people). Listen in to learn the lingo of professional screenwriters so that when you get your first WR job, you won't feel like you're on the wrong end of the Chowder Spout (is that actual jargon T.V. writers use? Check out this episode to find out!)…

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Networking, Pt. 2: The Jane Don'ts (and Do's) of Ettiquette 30:01

4 years ago30:01

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EPISODE 26: Ever wanted to reach out to someone for advice, but weren't sure where to start? UFDP breaks down how to make a good first impression on an industry contact (and/or a potential mentor) — and how to form a genuine, meaningful connection that can last throughout your career.

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Acing Your Staffing Meeting: Be Cool 25:57

4 years ago25:57

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EPISODE 25: UFDP goes into detail on how to rock one of the most important meetings you'll ever have— the one that could get you hired for a TV writers' room! Listen in to learn how to stealthily enchant your potential new boss/showrunner, and everyone else whose support you need to get that coveted job.…

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Editing 101: The Cutting Room Floor w/ Special Guest Star Rebekah Berlin 21:02

4 years ago21:02

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EPISODE 24: In this episode, UFDP talks to a very special guest... Rebekah Berlin, esteemed editor (and secret fourth member) of the Untitled Female Driven Podcast! Rebekah breaks down everything writers should know about editing, how she got her start, and how to make sure what begins on the page doesn't end up on the cutting room floor.…

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Pitching (Part 2): What's In A Pitch? 34:18

4 years ago34:18

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EPISODE 23: We've been over who and where and why, now strap in for the WHAT! UFDP gets into how, exactly, to craft a pitch for a feature or series. Complete with secret tips, how and when to break the rules, and how to make your pitch stand out from the crowd.

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Pitching (Part 1): It's Business, Baby 27:53

4 years ago27:53

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EPISODE 22: Ever wondered about the whats/wheres/whens/hows of everything pitch-related? Love 'em or hate 'em, pitches are a vital part of a screenwriter's career...and UFDP is here to break down the process!

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Creating Compelling Characters: Why Keanu Gets On That Bus 33:17

4 years ago33:17

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EPISODE 21: How do you create iconic characters who stand out, who feel like real people, who your audience will root for? This week we talk about how to craft characters that leap off the page (or screen!) and what makes a great protagonist (and antagonist - everyone loves a good villain!)

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Writing Samples: To Spec, Or Not To Spec? 29:00

4 years ago29:00