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  • artistic value vs. monetary value
    2024/05/15

    allegedly. don’t believe me. this is just for entertainment purposes. :)


    YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/avq6d40B0Mg?si=brFNXT4Z4heB0w9m

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    18 分
  • why movies today suck + a critique of franchise and remakes
    2024/05/08

    why do they keep making remakes, prequels, sequels, and adaptations? well, it's because it’s easy, lazy, and risk-free. let’s talk about it. let’s talk about what you can do as a screenwriter, filmmaker, and artist to break free from these chains and rule!


    if you're an aspiring filmmaker, screenwriter, or actor, or if you dream about being a part of the entertainment world, this podcast exposes the reality of what that REALLY means.


    join me as i reflect on unexpected lessons i learn throughout my career in los angeles as a screenwriter!

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    18 分
  • underappreciated writers + the reality that no one talks about
    2024/04/30

    does the majority of the audience know the name of the screenwriter who wrote their favorite movies and shows? if anything, you probably know the author of the book if it’s adapted from a book, but not the screenwriter who adapted it into a movie or a show.

    in this episode, we’re exposing what happens to screenwriters behind the scenes that no one wants to talk about.

    video version - https://youtu.be/vF7kvK_glMQ?si=CLsHmFG1PM_zjxM_

    if you're an aspiring filmmaker, screenwriter, or actor, or if you dream about being a part of the entertainment world, this podcast exposes the reality of what that REALLY means.

    join me as i reflect on unexpected lessons i learn throughout my career in los angeles as a screenwriter!



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    18 分
  • the fear of starting - how to break out and idea dump
    2024/04/24

    why do we procrastinate? let’s discuss some ways you can move past the initial paralysis and start developing your screenplay, fiction story, book, or idea.

    video version - https://youtu.be/j62dlmcaAjw?si=LqfwpIFo3h8lKDL_

    if you're an aspiring filmmaker, screenwriter, or actor, or if you dream about being a part of the entertainment world, this podcast exposes the reality of what that REALLY means.

    join me as i reflect on unexpected lessons i learn throughout my career in los angeles as a screenwriter!



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    9 分
  • can you steal ideas + copyrighting and more
    2024/04/19

    we’re talking about the fear of your idea getting stolen, how to protect your work, and real stories about copyrighting, protection, the fear, and more.

    if you're an aspiring filmmaker, screenwriter, or actor, or if you dream about being a part of the entertainment world, this podcast exposes the reality of what that REALLY means.

    join me as i reflect on unexpected lessons i learn throughout my career in los angeles as a screenwriter!



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    18 分
  • the “chicken-and-egg” conundrum + gatekeeping in hollywood
    2024/04/16

    let’s talk about actual gatekeeping in hollywood, which extends beyond mere nepotism. this episode explores the biggest chicken-and-egg conundrum in the screenwriting field:

    • “oh, you need an agent or a manager to introduce you to a producer”
    • but then, “oops. they won’t want to sign you unless you’ve got a producer interested”
    • but “uh-oh, you can never connect with a producer unless you’re in the WGA or have an agent/manager”
    • but then again, “you can’t get an agent/manager or become a member of WGA unless a producer is interested in you…”


    if you're an aspiring filmmaker, screenwriter, or actor, or if you dream about being a part of the entertainment world, this podcast exposes the reality of what that REALLY means.

    join me as i reflect on unexpected lessons i learn throughout my career in los angeles as a screenwriter!



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    12 分
  • hi, i'm kelly's alien + reality of an artist visa in the US
    2024/04/14

    this episode explores the reality of being a foreign artist based in the united states and discusses the process, restrictions, and everything else surrounding the artist visa (O-1 visa).

    it doesn't matter if you're an american or a foreigner; there's something for everyone in this episode.

    if you're an aspiring filmmaker, screenwriter, or actor, or if you dream about being a part of the entertainment world, this podcast exposes the reality of what that REALLY means.

    join me as i reflect on unexpected lessons i learn throughout my career in los angeles as a screenwriter!


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    15 分
  • baking tray incident + tv writing lessons
    2024/04/07

    i had an unforgettable experience when I burned my fingerprints while handling a scorching baking tray without any protection... through this mishap, i'm sharing insider tips into tv writing, the importance of professional boundaries, and how overthinking may burn your.... well, fingerprints!

    if you're an aspiring filmmaker, screenwriter, or actor, or if you dream about being a part of the entertainment world, this podcast exposes the reality of what that REALLY means. no bs here!

    join me as i reflect on unexpected lessons i learn throughout my career in los angeles as a screenwriter!

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    23 分