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Pilar Alessandra
ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.
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Jul 27, 2013 • 46min
307. Writing With Refrigerator Magnets
Writer/Producer Troy Devolld, author of "Reality TV: An Insiders Guide to TV's Hottest Market," talks about getting work in the reality show industry.

Jul 20, 2013 • 53min
306. Agency Analysis
Jeff Portnoy, Story Editor for Resolution, talks about what he and others look for when reading scripts submitted for representation.

Jul 12, 2013 • 37min
305. China
Chellis Ying, writer and marketing executive, discusses the ways that China has become a major film market and an emerging force within the film industry.

Jul 5, 2013 • 1h 8min
304. A Passionate Writer and a Seven-Figure Sale
Paul Guyot, Feature and TV writer, talks about his recent feature sale to Paramount Pictures and his experience writing for TV shows such as "Leverage" and "Judging Amy."

Jun 28, 2013 • 58min
303. Candid Producer Talk
Producer Kim Zubick (The Zookeeper's Wife; License To Wed: Yours, Mine and Ours), discusses the state of the industry, the different approaches to producing movies of varying budgets, and attaching A-list talent.

Jun 21, 2013 • 45min
302. Theme
Ruth Atkinson, script consultant, story editor, and advisor to Sundance Institute/Film Independent, discusses the importance of theme and making your movie "about" something.

Jun 14, 2013 • 43min
301. The Comic Book Guy Returns
Carr D'Angelo, movie producer and owner of Earth 2 Comics, discusses the marriage of comics and movies.

Jun 7, 2013 • 53min
300. The Starling
Pilar is joined by writer Matt Harris to discuss their new venture … producing the independent feature, "The Starling."

Jun 1, 2013 • 41min
299. Mother Effing Good Writing
Actor, writer, comedian Johanna Stein talks about writing for tv, web and more.

May 25, 2013 • 47min
298. Tribeca
Roving reporter San Francisco Terisa sits down with Pilar to discuss her experiences at the Tribeca Film Festival and the Silent Film Festival.


