Posts from — March 2008

EPISODE 30: Comic Book Adaptations. Guest: Carr D’Angelo

Pilar talks comics with producer/comic shop owner (and former studio executive) Carr D’Angelo.

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March 25, 2008

EPISODE 29: Writing TV Movies. Guests: Brian Turner & Garrett Frawley

Pilar welcomes TV movie writers Brian Turner and Garrett Frawley (“Santa Baby,” “Snowglobe”) to the show to discuss eight-act structure and the importance of outlining.

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March 18, 2008

EPISODE 28: Q&A with Pilar and Matt

Screenwriting instructor Pilar Alessandra and script reader Matt Belknap answer questions about Act Two, first look deals, producer credits and more.

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March 11, 2008

EPISODE 27: Sitcom Success Story. Guest: Karin Gist

Lawyer-turned-scribe Karin Gist (“Girlfriends,” Disney’s Camp Rock) tells Pilar and Matt how she broke into sitcom writing.

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March 4, 2008