173 episodes
The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna
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4.8 • 82 Ratings
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Welcome to The Screenwriting Life, a podcast where Oscar-nominated writer Meg LeFauve and Emmy-nominated writer Lorien McKenna discuss not only the craft and business of Screenwriting, but also the emotional life: the ups and downs of being a creative, to remind you that you are not alone and to keep writing.
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167 | Writing For Production On A Microbudget (ft. Jeffrey Crane Graham, aka Producer Jeff!)
This week, producer Jeff walks you through how he got his film Always, Lola from idea to distribution with a VERY low five figure microbudget...and you can too!
TO WATCH THE FILM: https://www.alwayslolafilm.com/watchathome
TO TAKE THE CLASS: www.jeffgrahamdigital.com/class
Territory Info:
United States/Canada - Amazon, Apple, Google Play, YouTube
Australia/New Zealand - Apple, Google Play, YouTube
UK/Ireland - Apple, Google Play, YouTube
South Africa - Apple
For non-English territories, google the movie, you might find it! If the film is not available in your territory and you want access, email press@alwayslolafilm.com.
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166 | A Happy Thanksgiving Throwback To Our First Episode
Happy Thanksgiving TSLers! Enjoy this throwback to our very first episode.
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165 | Michael Arndt's Act 1 Masterclass (REBROADCAST)
To prepare for his upcoming appearance on our show, TSL is proud to rebroadcast a classic, Michael Ardnt's Act 1 Masterclass.
Little Miss Sunshine's script, written by our guest Michael Arndt, won almost every major industry award, and for good reason. Its warmth, humor, and surefooted commitment to its themes makes it one of the finest scripts written this century. And SO many of those themes show up in Act 1.
Michael has become a bit "obsessed" with act 1's lately, because it's our chance to maximize the "rooting interest" around our hero so that our audience has no choice but to keep watching. FOR MICHAEL'S (AMAZING) WEBSITE: https://www.pandemoniuminc.com/ -
164 | The Morning Show Showrunner Charlotte Stoudt: Incorporating Real World Events Into Your Writing
The Morning Show is one of TV's most discussed shows, and season 3 showrunner Charlotte Stoudt recognizes it's cultural foothold. For her, the idea of incorporating real world events is all about character, and a chance for both the characters and their discussion of the world around them to illuminate each other. Charlotte also discusses how she runs the morning show room, works with her powerhouse cast, and looks back on her impressive career.
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163 | Screenwriting: Joy, Pain, Legacy (2023 Guest Supercut Pt. 2)
In our time time-honored tradition of asking the same three questions at the end of every show, we wanted to put together a supercut of some great guest responses to be enjoyed in one fell swoop. New episodes
Featured in today's supercut:
- Nora Twomey
- Eirene Tran Donohue
- Constanza and Domenica Castro
- Allison Tolman
- Dustin Lance Black
- Dana Stevens
- Jeremy Doner
- Joe Robert Cole
- Kelly Edwards
- John Lee Hancock
- Jane Anderson
- Julia Cho and Domee Shi
- Rafael Casal
- Kelly Fremon Craig
- Charlie Day
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162 | Screenwriting: Joy, Pain, Legacy (2023 Guest Supercut Pt. 1)
In our time time-honored tradition of asking the same three questions at the end of every show, we wanted to put together a supercut of some great guest responses to be enjoyed in one fell swoop. Part two coming Monday!
Featured in today's supercut:
- Matt Lieberman
- Monique N. Matthews
- Sean Presant
- Stacy Rukeyser
- Sam Bain
- Nicole Perlman
- Stephen Karam
- Anna Drezen
- Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman
- David F.M. Vaughn
- Dan O'Shannon
- Jen Grisanti
- Patrick Osborne
JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/thescreenwritinglife
Customer Reviews
Life Lessons from TSL
I just wanted to pop on here to say a massive THANK YOU to the entire TSL team! I started listening to your podcasts about a year ago, playing catch up at every given opportunity, knowing I’d be starting my Masters this autumn. Well, the term is now well underway and, even as an emerging writer on a course filled with industry professionals, I don’t feel like an imposter! I did, even applying for the cause felt audacious, but I’m holding my own and getting great feedback. So thank you all, not only for holding my hand as I drafted, carded, outlined, wrote, rewrote, and rewrote some more, but for helping me see that as a win, not a sign that I’m not good enough. The podcasts have also seeped into our family life - my teenagers now quote ‘Perfection is the killer of creativity’ podcast and understand, from the heart, that your first go at something is not your best go. Thank you from us all :-)
Changed my writing life
Thankyou Meg and Lorien for saving me the cost of a Masters, for waking me up and for offering up such a rich, deep and enriching education. Your podcast has changed me as a writer and I’m eternally grateful for all you share and for your precious words and time. X
I love this!
I’m so glad I found a screenwriting podcast hosted primarily by women! I’ve been craving these conversations and the deep-dive into the female perspective for years. There are a few good screenwriting podcasts out there, and they do give useful tools and tricks, but so far none of them have managed to keep my whole being as captivated as you have.
You have inspired me and given me the vocabulary to define patterns in my writing that I did not have names for. I soak up every word you say like a sponge. I have never felt more seen, appreciated and inspired.
Please dedicate an entire episode to the matriarchal storytelling structure. I think the ‘win-win’ outcome is something that I tend to weave into my work subconsciously, but it would be great to hear more about the matriarchal structure and how one can fully take advantage of it.
Thank you!!!
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