Writers Group Therapy

In today's session, we interview animation writer Steven Darancette, who has written on shows such as Ozzy & Drix, Tumble Leaf, Lalaloopsy and Bob the Builder. SHOW NOTES:Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDarancetteSteven on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0200922

We're all in this together! Here's some of the best advice we've heard from writers who've "made it" on how they got there.

Come with us to Los Angeles to meet the team behind the hilarious web series "Transplants." We interview the creators; Sara Baum, Brittney Bertier and Trip Langley about the first season, available on YouTube and The On Channel, and about the upcoming season 2 coming this Fall.SHOW NOTES:YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/transplantswebThe On Channel: https://www.theonchannel.com/en/transplants2Insta: http://instagram.com/transplantswebseries Facebook: http://fb.me/transpLAntsTheWebseries Twitter: http://twitter.com/transplantsweb  

Catch up with your writing therapists Rachanee and Tom as they discuss the latest news in the industry of which writers should be aware as well as from their own adventures in Hollywood.SHOW NOTES: On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZHn83CLXcDJ7ubQgKKRPZ?si=Cdft_hgXRbChEOV5xr5TyA Reddit’s Screenwriting Sub-reddit (r/Screenwriting): https://www.reddit.com/r/Screenwriting/ KAPOW Intergalactic Film Fest: https://www.kapowiff.com LA Grip: https://www.lagripstudios.com/ Wolves and Warriors: https://lockwoodarc.org/wolves-and-warriors/ National Hispanic Media Coalition Writers Showcase - http://www.nhmc.org THR - Critic's Notebook: Ranking the Streaming Services in Times of Confusion https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bastard-machine/critics-notebook-ranking-streaming-services-times-confusion-1153098 Session #4 - Streaming: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2017/10/episode-4-streaming/ Session #57 - The Rise of Subscription Movies & TV: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/10/session-57-subs/ THR - TV Reboots May Be Losing Their Luster With Viewers (Exclusive Poll) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-reboots-may-be-losing-luster-viewers-poll-1152463 Session #46 - Remaking Nostalgia TV: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/07/session-46-remakes/ THR - As Talent Agencies Push to Own Content, Some Creators Cry Foul https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/talent-agencies-push-production-rankles-wga-some-clients-1142009

Where in the world...? In this week's session, we talk about world building. How different is creating for science fiction vs. fantasy? We look at some recent films and how their worlds were built, for good or bad.SHOW NOTES: None this episode.

First it was Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Then the TV and cable netowrks - HBO Now, Starz and CBS All Access. Then came MoviePass (R.I.P.), Sinemia and AMC's A-List. DC Universe just launched and soon Apple and Disney will be OTT subscription services themselves. It seems EVERYONE is going to a subscription model. We discuss how the evolving film and TV markets effect writers in today's session.SHOW NOTES:DC Universe: https://www.dcuniverse.comDisney Play - Everything We Know So Far: http://bit.ly/2C3Nfz8Apple's Original TV Shows: http://bit.ly/2ynHuJgSinemia: https://www.sinemia.comAMC Theaters: https://www.amctheatres.com 

You've done it! You've produced your short film - now what? In today's session, learn from Tom and Rachanee's experience on the film festival circuit. The how, where, when and why of submitting your film, and keeping your sanity and shirt in the process. SHOW NOTES:Filmfreeway.com: https://filmfreeway.comWithoutabox.com: https://www.withoutabox.com 

It's Back to School time! We ask the question: What did you do on your summer vacation? And now that school is back in session, what will you be working towards this fall?SHOW NOTES: Reclamation Comic Con Q&A: https://youtu.be/aI4cYXPmGYkSynesthesia Comic Con Q&A: https://youtu.be/aDxxFNREbLMBurbank Film Festival: http://www.burbankfilmfest.orgGolden State Film Festival: https://www.goldenstatefilmfestival.comSepulveda Screening Room: https://www.studioscreenings.comNMHC Latino Scene Showcase: http://www.nhmc.org/latinosceneshowcase 

Travis Joe Dixon, a writer/producer/DP joins us in Session #54 to share his experience behind the keyboard and the camera, and his work on recent timed filmmaking contests.SHOW NOTES:Reach Travis on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravisJDixon Instagram: http://instagram.com/TravisJDixon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travisdixonactor/ Website: http://www.MrTravisDixon.com

Travis Joe Dixon, a writer/producer/DP joins us in Session #54 to share his experience behind the keyboard and the camera, and his work on recent timed filmmaking contests.SHOW NOTES:Reach Travis on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravisJDixon Instagram: http://instagram.com/TravisJDixon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travisdixonactor/ Website: http://www.MrTravisDixon.com

What makes a good plot twist? We all love being blown away by a being through an awesome curveball in movies and shows. In today's session we discuss what makes them work, and what doesn't. Tweet us your favorite twists! SHOW NOTES: Visit session page on Writersgrouptherapy.com page for links to films discussed 

52 weeks ago, we started Writers Group Therapy to help other writers navigate their writing, careers and Hollywood. How are we doing? In this 52nd session, we look back on a year of podcasts.  Thanks to all our listeners, those from Session #1 to those that are just joining the group now.SHOW NOTES:Tom's Favorite Session: Ready Player One http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/04/readyplayer1Rachanee's Favorite Session: Interview with Dan O'Shannon (Writer/EP on "Modern Family")  http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/03/session-28-dan-oshannon/

We've already talked about WHY you might want to move to Los Angeles to pursue your dream of screenwriting for the next Emmy or Oscar winner (See Session #38), but what happens when you actually decide to make the move? In today's session we talk about tips for making the move to Los Angeles and surviving when you get here. SHOW NOTES:Session #38 - Do you need to be in LA? - http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/05/session-38-la/The Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in Los Angeles - https://www.amazon.com/Newcomers-Handbook-Moving-Living-Angeles/dp/0912301910

Sometimes you just can't help but like a show or movie that everyone else thinks are completely unfit for human consumption. In this week's session we discuss the things we loved that others hated. **Spoiler alert! - We discuss key plot points to movies and TV shows, most listed below, but may have missed a few.**SHOW NOTES: Lady in the Water: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452637Dinotopia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310443Covington Cross: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103391Joan of Arcadia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367345Robin Hood (BBC Version): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787985Firefly: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461Godzilla (1984): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120685Space Above & Beyond: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112173The Dollhouse: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1135300Planet of the Apes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133152

Did you ever see a movie in the theater and really enjoy it, but then, months later watch it again and think "what was I thinking!?" In this week's Session, we discuss Tom having this same revelation in regards to "The Last Jedi." SHOW NOTES: None this episode