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SALTBURN is a masterpiece of deception, manipulation, and class struggle. Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil, Adam Schaller, and Theo Luoma break down the script and take a look at:
How to pull off unreliable narrators When objectives are concealed from the audience Manipulating audience expectationsResources:
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Join Alexie and Theo live as they break down the pilot episode of one of their favorite shows of 2023, the Emmy-winning BEEF.
Read the Pilot Script: BEEF, Episode 1 Watch the Series Join us on Discord Check out our coursesThey're going to look at how two beautifully flawed protagonists with overlapping but related flaws kept in each others orbits and constantly raised the stakes for one another.
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We talked about habits--now let's talk about the psychological side. Join Alexie and Theo LIVE to discuss strategies for getting and STAYING motivated in the new year. We'll get into:
How writers groups can create accountability Setting achievable goals When to stick with an idea... and when to move onConnect with Us
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Last year, we both tried different habits for hitting our screenwriting goals. Join Alexie and Theo LIVE to discuss which ones actually worked and which ones we're leaving behind in 2023. We'll get into:
Healthy habits that worked (and didn't work!) for us last year Strategies for making and hitting big goals Projects we're hoping to accomplishUseful Links
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Alexie and Adam talk about the screenwriting adage "Write What You Know," looking at it from both a practical and emotional sense. They discuss how it's one thing to know the details of a story--to understand the world, the actions, the characters--and another to know the heart of a story.
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Professional writers Alexie Basil and Theo Luoma break down how the world is established as a character in the pilot of one of their favorite CW shows: THE 100.
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Professional writers Alexie Basil, Adam Schaller, and Theo Luoma share their favorite tips for getting past burnout and writers block.
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Professional screenwriters Adam Schaller and Alexie Basil break down the script for GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY.
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Professional writers Alexie Basil and Theo Luoma share their favorite tips for getting past burnout and writers block.
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Professional writers Alexie Basil and Theo Luoma break down the newest season of the hit Netflix show, BLACK MIRROR. They also discuss werewolves, The 100, and why they love CW.
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Professional writers Alexie Basil and Theo Luoma chat about the benefit of writers groups, giving notes, and taking notes (even bad ones).
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We read SAVE THE CAT by Blake Snyder so you don't have to! In this week's episode, Alexie and Adam share the most (and least) helpful lessons from this classic screenwriting book. Discover how to implement fantastic screenwriting advice, such as using irony in loglines, creating a world-changing shift at the midpoint, and utilizing memorable-and-effective strategies for story crafting like Pope in a Pool, Double Mumbo Jumbo, and more.
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Ever struggle to get your screenplay over the finish line? You aren't alone! In this episode of Breaking Story, Adam and Alexie share some of their favorite tips for finishing the first draft of your script (and importantly, getting over the page 60 hump).
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Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller discuss five of the most common "unbreakable" screenwriting rules . . . and when to completely disregard them in your script. They break down why classics such as "only one protagonist," "never change your protagonist's objective," and "raise the stakes" are usually helpful and then share some examples of when breaking the rules may actually strenghten your story.
Films discussed include RRR, HUNGER GAMES, LAW ABIDIING CITIZEN, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, and more.
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Screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller share three techniques for writing powerful natural-sounding dialogue.
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Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller take a look at popular formatting trends in the most recent Black List scripts, and how you can format your specs for competitions.
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NYU Film Professor John Warren joins Adam and Alexie to talk about the personal side of screenwriting: staying motivated, getting out of ruts, and why it's worth it.
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Alexie and Adam take a look at set-ups and pay-offs in DECISION TO LEAVE. They discuss their ideas on what great set ups are and explain the nuance of writing payoffs that work.
Join us at 4:00pm EST every Friday for coffee and story analysis of our favorite screenplays and films!
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Alexie and Adam take a look at two complementary plotting devices for your screenplay: Dan Harmon's Story Circle and the Story Clock.
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