Behind-the-Scenes of the Business and Craft of professional Screenwriting.
Episodes
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Pitching is terrible. Pitching for a rewrite job is particularly tricky and terrible. In this episode, hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss the Do's and Don'ts of pitching rewrites, and also the red flags to be aware of before you spend your precious time engaging on a rewrite opportunity.
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Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist
Music by 414beg
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman discuss all things MacGuffins! One of Josh's absolute favorite things, but they're sometimes looked at as a cheat in Screenplays -- What are they? When should you use them? Are they cheating? When don't they work? Did we mention that Josh loves MacGuffins?
Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com
Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist
Music by 414beg
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman talk with Screenwriter Mickey Fisher - creator of TV series EXTANT (CBS), REVERIE (NBC). He also worked on MARS (NatGeo), THE STRAIN (FX), and JACK RYAN (Amazon).
We discuss how Mickey broke in, process, and creativity. He's a great person, and it's a great conversation...
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Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com
Edited by the Great Paul Lundquist
Music by 414beg
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Season 3 is here! Welcome to 2022. Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman talk about setting writing goals and how to manage them.
The beginning of the year is a great time to map out how you want things to go, it's easy (and good) to get overly ambitious with your goals. We talk about the practical ways you can approach everything.
Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com
Edited by the great Paul Lundquist
Music by 414beg
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
It's the final episode of 2021! Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman wonder if writers should take a break from writing over the holidays. Should we recharge or power through? Sit back, relax, and enjoy the end of season 2...
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Edited by the great Paul Lundquist
Music by 414beg
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Home Alone has a perfect setup, and Home Sweet Home Alone is probably a lot better than you think. Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman dive into the beginnings of both movies to discuss character, plot, and how small moments turn to big things.
Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com
Edited by the great Paul Lundquist
Music by 414beg
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Which DIE HARD movie is your favorite? Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman will go to their graves believing DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE is the best in the series, but here they go up against Special Guest David Levinson who goes to the mat for The OG DIE HARD. Who’s right, who’s wrong? Watch the movie then follow along as they break down the three acts of DIE HARD 3 to find out what its secrets are, how its crafted, and if it really does transcend the original.
The Act Two Breakdown Series takes an in-depth look at the writing of some of the most influential stories of our time, including the behind-the-scenes of how these scripts came together, and how they function onscreen. Sit back, grab a drink, and let’s see what we can all learn!
Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com
Edited by Paul Lundquist
Music by 414beg
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
One of the most difficult things for a Screenwriter is figuring out how to work with your Execs. They pay you, so are they your boss? They can veto your choices (because they're paying you), so should you just do what they say? What should the dynamic between a Writer and a Producer look like? Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman speak with a Producer about real-life Writer/Producer scenarios that haven't worked, and discuss why and what lessons Screenwriters can learn from those experiences.
Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com
Edited by Paul Lundquist
Music by 414beg
Sunday Nov 28, 2021
Sunday Nov 28, 2021
This Week in Writing wherein host Josh Hallman has a breakthrough in how to break story, reveals part of his process that makes him look like a crazy man, and takes notes from a lawyer about the “art of persuasion”; and wherein host Tasha Huo has to pitch someone who doesn’t react and handles it by over-compensating, and learns about a very hidden “note behind the note” in her latest studio notes document.
Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com
Edited by Paul Lundquist
Music by 414beg
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Holidays are here, and it’s time to panic about what to get your reps. Freak out no more! Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman give some great gift ideas, and share some insider info from reps themselves on what gifts they are actually looking for this year.
Questions/Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com
Edited by Paul Lundquist
Music by 414beg