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The Brutalist Part 2: Do You Need an Active Main Character?
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Discover why Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, rejects the idea that protagonists must drive the action and how its unconventional approach grows out of its thematic exploration of the immigrant experience.
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Discover why Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, rejects the idea that protagonists must drive the action and how its unconventional approach grows out of its thematic exploration of the immigrant experience.
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1 The White Lotus: Why Season 3 Feels Different 38:26
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Learn how Engine and Theme function in all 3 seasons of The White Lotus and how slight changes in The White Lotus Season 3 massively affect the feeling of the series...

1 The Brutalist Part 2: Do You Need an Active Main Character? 31:15
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Discover why Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, rejects the idea that protagonists must drive the action and how its unconventional approach grows out of its thematic exploration of the immigrant experience.

1 The Brutalist Part 1: How to Deal with Experts & Research 42:18
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Learn how to balance expert research and creative freedom in your screenwriting as we explore Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, starring Adrien Brody.
Learn from The Apprentice the art of writing complex antagonists by connecting to the universal emotional needs that drive character choices
Learn from Sundance 2025 genre stand-outs Together and Didn’t Die how to explore deeply human characters and questions within an elevated horror or zombie format.
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1 A Real Pain: Building Characters With Vignettes 38:57
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Learn from “A Real Pain” how to apply the concepts of vignettes to building character, structure and theme in your screenplay.
Learn what makes A Complete Unknown work as a biopic, and how to approach the complex relationship between truth and dramatization in the adaptation of any true life story.

1 How to Prepare a 3 Minute “Elevator Pitch” 1:12:31
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Need help getting your 3 minute pitch ready for our free online pitching event on Jan 9 with Vanessa Johnston? Wondering how to build a short “elevator pitch” that communicates the essence of your project? Or just curious about pitching in general? Then check out this podcast recording of Jake’s recent Thursday Night Writes pitching class. https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com/free-writing-classes-thursday-night-writes/…

1 Do You Need More DISCIPLINE to achieve your New Year’s Resolutions? 53:26
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Learn practical techniques for transforming your writing blocks into bridges by understanding the psychology of creative resistance and how to work with it rather than against it. Ready to kickstart your 2025 with access to one of the top producers in Hollywood? Get a chance to pitch your script to one of Hollywood’s top producers! FREE 2 DAY EVENT! - RSVP here - https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com/free-writing-classes-thursday-night-writes/…
In this interview with Erin Brown Thomas, you’ll learn how to write an effective ensemble film through deep analysis of Erin’s Sundance film, Chasers and PT Anderson’s Magnolia.

1 The Penguin: What's The Container for Your Show or Movie? 51:19
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Learn from The Penguin how to master the art of packaging complex, character-driven stories within commercial frameworks that can sell in today's Hollywood marketplace.
Learn how to strategically choose and attend film festivals, build meaningful industry relationships, and advance your screenwriting career through authentic networking and mentorship opportunities.

1 The Starless Sea: Harnessing The Power of Metaphor 26:59
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Learn from Erin Morganstern’s brilliant novel The Starless Sea how to harness your subconscious mind to create writing that resonates on both literal and metaphorical levels.

1 Between the Temples - Alternative Forms of Structure 29:19
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Learn from Between The Temples how to create compelling structure in your screenplay, even when working with passive main characters or unconventional narratives.
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