Going For Broke with Screenwriting Coach John Alexander

A tough but honest look at the current state of hollywood and what it REALLY means for writers looking to build a career in the film industry. 

In this episode we explore the prospects for an industry screenwriting career given:

1. The WGA strike which is already beyond 100 Days
2. The reality that AI is everywhere and GROWING
3. The strike which is taking food off of the plates of hardworking creatives
4. The WGA said the AMPTPs proposal was playing games and they are NOT with it

Sounds to me like the Hollywood we know is dead in the water and it’s only going to get worse. In this episode, I dive into why then share my predictions and what ACTIONS you can an take to protect your career dreams IMMEDIATELY.

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FREE State of Hollywood Report

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Eunice has successfully produced several award-winning short films that have jumpstarted screenwriter and filmmaker's careers. 

In this short but informative episode, she shares the blueprint with you as well as some critical mistakes you can avoid on your path to success as a filmmaker.

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Scared to tell people your story ideas? Ever been attacked by idea vultures? If you have then you definitely want to tune into this episode where Eunice shares the REAL and ONLY way you can truly protect your ideas from being stolen.

Episode Resources:

Big Magic Book - Elizabeth Gilbert

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Listen as a writer, director and producer, Brandon Miree talks with Eunice about some of the fatal mistakes he made early in his filmmaking career and the real reason so many black screenwriters are rejected by Hollywood (its not what you think).

From football and loss to creating a powerful award-winning animated short, The Magical Root, a story about the untold life of Fredrick Douglass, Brandon drops gems you can't google about writing relatable characters, the power of belief and how to prove your own value so you never have to wait for Hollywood to say yes.

EPISODE RESOURCES
The Magical Root
Brandon Miree IMBb
The Magical Root IG

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The age old advice screenwriters get is to read scripts other people wrote but, what exactly are you supposed to look for?

In this episode,  Eunice Smith shares 10 of the top 20 questions in her Script Reading Checklist that helps you identify the good, bad, and ugly in other people's screenplays so you can avoid the same mistakes when you sit down to write.

Episode Resources
Script Reading Checklist
FREE Screenplays
Oscar Award Winning Screenplays

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In this short but powerful episode, Eunice talks about the three things that ruin most scenes for screenwriters and it's not that lame "show don't tell" BS people like to give writers. It's these:

1. The Knowing
2. Playing It Safe
3. Measuring Too Early or Too Late

Then Eunice takes you beyond the problem to three easy to implement SOLUTIONS you can use  fix these problems in your screenplay FOREVER!

Episode Resources:
Scene Map Blueprint

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Wondering how to get national AND international distribution for your film? Listen as Dan Mirvish, award-winning writer, producer and director shares how he got more than 60 theathers for the premier of his film 18 1/2. 

In addition to his vast knowledge of film distribution and the business side of filmmaking, Dan is the co-founder of Slam Dance, the film festival that showed up on the steps of Sundance in the early 90s and has been making a way for first time directors since.  Dan shares how to get your feature qualified for the Oscars, his take on people "stealing" your script and more.

Episode Resources
The Cheerful Subversive's Guide to Independent Filmmaking

Connect with Dan Mirvish
18 1/2 Film
Dan on Twitter
Follow 18 1/2 Film on IG

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Writing screenplays can feel so complicated but in this episode, Eunice breaks down the three Cs of writing a successful screenplay regardless of the project length, genre type OR even if you've never written a screenplay in your life!

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It's not easy to become a successful filmmaker, especially as a black woman in a male-dominated industry but SO WHAT!!!

Yeah, people will try to hold you back but THIS brilliant Black Woman, Omeiga Keeys (yes, two Es) found success without seeking permission and shares how you can do the same (even if you ARE a man)

Atlanta based writer, producer, director and actress Omeiga Keeys shares how she went from writing as therapy to working on pre-production for Black Panther and becoming the owner of her own production company with multiple projects streaming.

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Isn't it time you finally start CRUSHING goals instead of watching everyone else be great? Eunice shares three tips for getting your rear in gear TODAY!

Get ready to CONSISTENTLY match your performance to your potential so you can script the success you deserve!


Episode Resources
The Four Agreements Book
The Domino Effect Book
Integrity: Without It, Nothing Works (article)
Happy Pocket Full of Money

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