Just Effing Entertain Me (Coffee Break Podcasts)
By Julie Gray
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Podcast Description
Learn about the art, craft and business of screenwriting with warmth, humor and insight. In-depth interviews, varying perspectives and gems of knowledge garnered through hard-earned experience. Julie Gray and her colleagues within the entertainment industry enlighten, entertain and inform. The founder of The Script Department, Hollywood’s premier script coverage service, Julie also directs the Silver Screenwriting Competition and authors the popular screenwriting blog, Just Effing Entertain Me. Julie consults privately with a wide variety of writers and teaches classes at Warner Bros., The Great American PitchFest, The Creative Screenwriting Expo and San Francisco University in Quito, Ecuador. Julie lives in Los Angeles, California; her book Just Effing Entertain Me is slated for release in late 2010.
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Writing with Passion | How using structure frees you to write scripts with passion and meaning. One writer’s journey from the surface to the deep. | 8/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Behavioral Patterns and Screenwriting | Today I interview the co-founders of The Behavior Factor for Screenwriters, which examines behavior patterns in your characters. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Genre and Voice | How far is too far when writing in the family genre? Make sure you know what your jumping off point is by comparing your idea (or script) to pre-existing movies in the genre. | 7/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Playwright Jen asks about Script Adaptation | Plays are about words. Scripts are about a cinematic experience and creating a world that engages viewers and readers alike. | 7/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How Do I Find New Ideas? | Where do writers find new ideas for books and scripts? | 7/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What is Voice? | Julie talks with a writer about what “voice” really means. Is it important? How do you develop it? | 7/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Nickelodeon/Disney Writer Aydrea Walden on Networking and TV Jobs | How a journalist became a TV writer through the power of networking – and patience. | 6/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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#ScriptChat’s Jeanne Bowerman | Julie chats with #ScriptChat co-founder Jeanne V. Bowerman about #ScriptChat’s genesis, role and empowerment of screenwriters via Twitter. | 6/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Andrew Kersey, Literary Manager | Andrew Kersey, literary manager, discusses the state of the market today, getting (and keeping) rep and what he looks for in new clients. Have a listen to this podcast that explains this and many more topics to help you navigate the ever evolving scriptwriting world. | 3/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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When to Give Up on a Script | Have you been stuck forever? Has all the fun gone out of this script? It might be time to walk away. Listen to this podcast to hear our advice about this very important subject and all about when its time to turn your back on a script that just isn’t as bright as it used to be. | 2/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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It’s Who You Know: Networking Tips From An Expert! | The Networking King! Julie speaks with Erik Cooper, a writer who moved to LA and made the MOST of it! Find out how Erik has lunch with writers like Shane Black, (LETHAL WEAPON) and Michael Arndt (TOY STORY 3, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE). Find out what do to and what NOT to do to make the most out of relationship-building in Hollywood! | 2/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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101 Things I Learned in Film School with Neil Landau | Neil Landau, co-writer of DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD (Christina Applegate), instructor in the MFA in Screenwriting and Producing programs at both UCLA School of Film & Television and USC School of Cinematic Arts as well as author of 101 Things I Learned in Film School talks about film school, screenwriting, staying positive in a tough industry and much, much more. | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jen Grisanti, TV Consultant and Advisor | Julie speaks with renowned television consultant, former network executive and current instructor for NBCU’s Writers On the Verge, Jen Grisanti, about what’s hot and what’s not this upcoming pilot season. Find out whether you should write a spec or a pilot, which specs are hot and how to find out and much, much more. | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Running out of Ideas | Some writers are idea machines. Some aren’t. Where do you find inspiration when you need it? | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Writing From the Deepest Part of Yourself | Don’t necessarily write about YOUR life. Write about LIFE. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Mission Statement | Set goals for your writing career and imagine the future writer you want to be. | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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When Good People Write Bad Scripts | We’ve all got a drawer full of them. What went wrong? | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Page One Rewrite | Ideas to help re-imagine elements of your script when you need a complete do-over. | 1/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Sideways Rewrite | Tips on staying organized and focused when you rewrite. | 1/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Naming Characters | Don’t miss out on an opportunity to give your characters names with subtext, irony and meaning. | 1/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Does Decor Matter? | Your character’s home speaks volumes about them. Don't miss an opportunity for excellent shorthand. | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Image Systems and Symbolism | It’s not just film theory – it matters. | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Backstory | Every character had something going on in his or her life on “page negative one.” | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Research and Details | Technical jobs or settings don’t have to be 100% realistic. Audience expectations pave the way for shorthand. | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Character Descriptions | How much is too much? | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Conference with Ian Simpson | An interview with the 2010 Grand Prize Winner of the Silver Screenwriting Competition. | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tone | Make sure that every word you choose in every scene you write supports the genre in a consistent way. | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Budget and Box Office | Take the expense and profitability of your idea into consideration before you complete your script. | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Conference with Derek Rydall | An interview with I Could Have Written a Better Script Than That author, Derek Rydall, about the Law of Emergence and staying positive in Hollywood. | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Choosing a Location | Write about what (and where) you know but make sure the setting you choose is as entertaining as possible for your story. | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Action Line Interruptus | Three words: Let Actors Act. Too many action lines interrupt the flow. | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Subtext | Understanding the FEELING of your scene or moment is understanding the nature of subtext itself. | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Top Ten Things Readers Hate | Julie’s hilarious and insightful class describing the world of the Hollywood script reader and the way your script(and you!) are rated. From soup to nuts, or one through ten, Julie outlines what NOT to do if your script has a shot at getting past the gatekeepers of Hollywood. If you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 8/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Story Within Reality TV | Seasoned reality producer and writer Rebecca Winston talks about her life “writing” for reality TV and the importance of STORY! If you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 6/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Webisodes: Write It – Then SHOOT IT | Producer Mike Perri details how to test your ideas for TV or film by first producing them as a series for the web. Get noticed and get repped. | 5/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Opening Image | The first image your reader experiences can set the thematic and symbolic tone for the rest of your script. If you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 4/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The First Five Pages | It’s a fallacy that the first 10 pages are the most important. Let’s face it, Hollywood has ADD! Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 3/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Half Baked Ideas | Don’t let your ideas get shot down too soon; develop them more before sharing. Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 3/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Make a Writing Plan | Julie speaks about the concept of a writing plan as well how to draft and stick to your plan! Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 3/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview with Entertainment Attorney Jesse Rosenblatt | Julie interviews top entertainment attorney Jesse Rosenblatt about his experience working with screenwriters, producers and production companies in all areas of entertainment legal counsel… Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 3/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Derek Rydall Interview | An interview with the author of There’s No Business Like Soul Business. Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 2/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trends | Should writers follow box office trends when coming up with ideas? Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 2/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chris Sparling Interview | Interview with Chris Sparling, author of Sundance sensation, BURIED. Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 2/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Writing Sex Scenes | The good, the bad and the ugly. Please don’t let this be you. Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player, click the play button below. | 2/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Landing Moments 101 | Pump up your scene work with scenes that LAND well. Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player, click the play button below. | 2/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Theme Schmeme | Theme matters. Believe it. | 2/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bigger Set Pieces | Set pieces are the stuff movies are made of. Do you have enough in your script? Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 2/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will Plyler Interview | A delightful one-on-one with the co-founder of Done Deal Pro. Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 2/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Let Go and Let Story | Writing isn’t about YOU. It’s about the STORY. Let it write itself. Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 2/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Do You Need Professional Help? | Should you use a script consultant? Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 2/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Character Descriptions | How much is too much when describing characters? Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 2/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Done-Done | How do you know when your script is truly DONE? Stop tweaking and let it go! Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 2/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Just Effing Technology | In this quick Coffee Break podcast, Julie interviews Los Angeles based SoundSpeed Technology Consulting owner Gregory Madore. They take this opportunity to discuss the basics of computing to answer some common questions about how to protect your critical information. Or if you don’t have access to the Flash player click the play button below. | 2/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 53 Episodes |
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