Pitch! https://www.streetlamp.media/pitch-screenwriting-podcast en 2023 Leah Saint Marie & Angel Daahoud Murphy This is Pitch! a podcast that connects storytellers with the world. Your hosts are Leah Saint Marie and Angel Daahoud Murphy; two filmmakers who want to create an open door for writers into the industry. In each episode, we talk about pitching, screenwriting, and the ups and downs of filmmaking. Sometimes we interview industry guests who share their insider tips. We also offer a Premium paid version of each episode. Premium episodes include two writers pitching their ideas for films, TV pilots, plays, novels, and comic books, with working actors doing table reads of the first three pages of each pitched script. If you’re a creative who’s written something powerful you’re passionate about, and you’re tired of closed doors, this podcast is for you. If you’re part of the industry looking for the next indie, action, thriller, drama, horror story, and want to open that door for someone, this podcast is for you. If you just want to hear good stories, then listen up. Our Pitch! podcast is an open door to Hollywood. Cheers! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e563bff8-a663-11ed-9afe-9b664b6d920f/image/pitch-light-on-dark-hosts-pink.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Pitch! https://www.streetlamp.media/pitch-screenwriting-podcast yes episodic A Screenwriting Podcast Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy This is Pitch! a podcast that connects storytellers with the world. Your hosts are Leah Saint Marie and Angel Daahoud Murphy; two filmmakers who want to create an open door for writers into the industry. In each episode, we talk about pitching, screenwriting, and the ups and downs of filmmaking. Sometimes we interview industry guests who share their insider tips. We also offer a Premium paid version of each episode. Premium episodes include two writers pitching their ideas for films, TV pilots, plays, novels, and comic books, with working actors doing table reads of the first three pages of each pitched script. If you’re a creative who’s written something powerful you’re passionate about, and you’re tired of closed doors, this podcast is for you. If you’re part of the industry looking for the next indie, action, thriller, drama, horror story, and want to open that door for someone, this podcast is for you. If you just want to hear good stories, then listen up. Our Pitch! podcast is an open door to Hollywood. Cheers! This is Pitch! a podcast that connects storytellers with the world. Your hosts are Leah Saint Marie and Angel Daahoud Murphy; two filmmakers who want to create an open door for writers into the industry. In each episode, we talk about pitching, screenwriting, and the ups and downs of filmmaking. Sometimes we interview industry guests who share their insider tips.

We also offer a Premium paid version of each episode. Premium episodes include two writers pitching their ideas for films, TV pilots, plays, novels, and comic books, with working actors doing table reads of the first three pages of each pitched script. If you’re a creative who’s written something powerful you’re passionate about, and you’re tired of closed doors, this podcast is for you.

If you’re part of the industry looking for the next indie, action, thriller, drama, horror story, and want to open that door for someone, this podcast is for you. If you just want to hear good stories, then listen up. Our Pitch! podcast is an open door to Hollywood. Cheers!

]]> Streetlamp Media info@streetlamp.media #32 - L.A. Cunningham - Author, Editor, Comic Book Creator https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/pitches/32-la-cunningham-author-editor-comic-book-creator L.A. Cunningham joins Leah and Angel to discuss her numerous creative endeavors, including the creation and publication of a dark comic book series. They cover the importance of perseverance, creativity, networking, and having a supportive community to help overcome self-doubt. They chat about the challenges of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, character motivation and execution in storytelling, and trying to maintain work/life balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0000 L.A. Cunningham - Author, Editor, Comic Book Creator full 2 6 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy A conversation about creativity. L.A. Cunningham joins Leah and Angel to discuss her numerous creative endeavors, including the creation and publication of a dark comic book series. They cover the importance of perseverance, creativity, networking, and having a supportive community to help overcome self-doubt. They chat about the challenges of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, character motivation and execution in storytelling, and trying to maintain work/life balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices L.A. Cunningham joins Leah and Angel to discuss her numerous creative endeavors, including the creation and publication of a dark comic book series. They cover the importance of perseverance, creativity, networking, and having a supportive community to help overcome self-doubt. They chat about the challenges of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, character motivation and execution in storytelling, and trying to maintain work/life balance.

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]]> 3096 #31 - Kay Tuxford - Screenwriter, Producer, Lecturer, Austin Film Festival Reader https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/31-kay-tuxford-screenwriter-producer-lecturer-austin-film-festival-reader Screenwriter Kay Tuxford chats with Angel and Leah about her work and experiences in the film industry. They discuss her career transition from science to screenwriting, the reading and judging process at the Austin Film Festival, how to avoid common tropes, how to visualize and write compelling scenes, effective contest strategies for exposure, and more. Visit us at PitchPodcast.fm for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 -0000 Kay Tuxford - Screenwriter, Producer, Lecturer, Austin Film Festival Reader full 2 5 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Kay discusses writing and pitching Screenwriter Kay Tuxford chats with Angel and Leah about her work and experiences in the film industry. They discuss her career transition from science to screenwriting, the reading and judging process at the Austin Film Festival, how to avoid common tropes, how to visualize and write compelling scenes, effective contest strategies for exposure, and more. Visit us at PitchPodcast.fm for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Screenwriter Kay Tuxford chats with Angel and Leah about her work and experiences in the film industry. They discuss her career transition from science to screenwriting, the reading and judging process at the Austin Film Festival, how to avoid common tropes, how to visualize and write compelling scenes, effective contest strategies for exposure, and more.

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]]> 3446 #30 - Dana Ledoux Miller - Writer, Producer, Showrunner https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/30-dana-ledoux-miller-writer-producer-showrunner Dana Ledoux Miller chats with Angel and Leah about writing and working in Hollywood. Dana worked her way up from internships, production assistant, film school student, assistant directorships, to becoming a writing assistant for Aaron Sorkin on The Newsroom. She's since been a story editor, writer, and showrunner. They discuss the power of showrunners in the industry and the complexity of being one. Plus, they touch on the importance of representation, nurturing relationships, hard work, and how to make character the centerpiece of a pitch. She's currently working on Disney's live action Moana. For behind the scenes updates and additional perks, visit us at our website: PitchPodcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 -0000 Dana Ledoux Miller - Writer, Producer, Showrunner full 1 4 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Dana's credits include The Newsroom, Narcos, Designated Survivor, Lodge 49, and more Dana Ledoux Miller chats with Angel and Leah about writing and working in Hollywood. Dana worked her way up from internships, production assistant, film school student, assistant directorships, to becoming a writing assistant for Aaron Sorkin on The Newsroom. She's since been a story editor, writer, and showrunner. They discuss the power of showrunners in the industry and the complexity of being one. Plus, they touch on the importance of representation, nurturing relationships, hard work, and how to make character the centerpiece of a pitch. She's currently working on Disney's live action Moana. For behind the scenes updates and additional perks, visit us at our website: PitchPodcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dana Ledoux Miller chats with Angel and Leah about writing and working in Hollywood. Dana worked her way up from internships, production assistant, film school student, assistant directorships, to becoming a writing assistant for Aaron Sorkin on The Newsroom. She's since been a story editor, writer, and showrunner. They discuss the power of showrunners in the industry and the complexity of being one. Plus, they touch on the importance of representation, nurturing relationships, hard work, and how to make character the centerpiece of a pitch. She's currently working on Disney's live action Moana.

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]]> 3323 #29 - Joelle Garfinkel, TV Writer, Playwright, Novelist & Founder of Green Envelope Grocery Aid https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/29-joelle-garfinkel-writer Joelle Garfinkel chats with Angel and Leah about Green Envelope Grocery Aid, the fund she created to support individuals in the entertainment industry in need of assistance. They discuss Joelle's background in television, her writing routine, her recommendations for writers looking to break into the industry, and how her jobs in television informed her thoughts on pitching. For behind the scenes info and the latest news, join us at PitchPodcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0000 Joelle Garfinkel, TV Writer, Playwright, Novelist & Founder of Green Envelope Grocery Aid full 2 3 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Conversation about television writing, pitching, and Joelle's aid fund for creatives. Joelle Garfinkel chats with Angel and Leah about Green Envelope Grocery Aid, the fund she created to support individuals in the entertainment industry in need of assistance. They discuss Joelle's background in television, her writing routine, her recommendations for writers looking to break into the industry, and how her jobs in television informed her thoughts on pitching. For behind the scenes info and the latest news, join us at PitchPodcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Joelle Garfinkel chats with Angel and Leah about Green Envelope Grocery Aid, the fund she created to support individuals in the entertainment industry in need of assistance. They discuss Joelle's background in television, her writing routine, her recommendations for writers looking to break into the industry, and how her jobs in television informed her thoughts on pitching.

For behind the scenes info and the latest news, join us at PitchPodcast.fm

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]]> 2959 #28 - Paul Bae - Writer, Director, Producer https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/28-paul-bae-writer-director-producer The talented Paul Bae, writer/director/producer/actor and former stand-up comedian, joins Leah and Angel to discuss his latest projects, representation in media, how our identifies and our pasts can inform our pitches, and how everything that happens to us is an opportunity to learn and craft our own narratives. Paul is an entertaining, joyful, humble, hard working professional, and there's plenty of valuable insights in this episode whether you want to be a screenwriter, a podcaster, a producer, a director, or just a decent human being. Check out our subscriber perks at: PitchPodcast.fm Produced by Streetlamp Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0000 Paul Bae - Writer, Director, Producer full 2 2 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Putting Yourself in Your Pitch The talented Paul Bae, writer/director/producer/actor and former stand-up comedian, joins Leah and Angel to discuss his latest projects, representation in media, how our identifies and our pasts can inform our pitches, and how everything that happens to us is an opportunity to learn and craft our own narratives. Paul is an entertaining, joyful, humble, hard working professional, and there's plenty of valuable insights in this episode whether you want to be a screenwriter, a podcaster, a producer, a director, or just a decent human being. Check out our subscriber perks at: PitchPodcast.fm Produced by Streetlamp Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The talented Paul Bae, writer/director/producer/actor and former stand-up comedian, joins Leah and Angel to discuss his latest projects, representation in media, how our identifies and our pasts can inform our pitches, and how everything that happens to us is an opportunity to learn and craft our own narratives. Paul is an entertaining, joyful, humble, hard working professional, and there's plenty of valuable insights in this episode whether you want to be a screenwriter, a podcaster, a producer, a director, or just a decent human being.


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]]> 3394 #27 - Intro to Season 2 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/27-intro-season-2 Leah and Angel discuss their offseason antics: contests, Austin, covid, and more. They talk upcoming projects, aborted opportunities, the importance of writers getting paid, and lessons learned during season one. For behind the scenes takes, episodes without ads, and their latest industry newsletters, visit PitchPodcast.fm https://www.pitchpodcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000 Intro to Season 2 full 2 1 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Leah and Angel discuss the offseason Leah and Angel discuss their offseason antics: contests, Austin, covid, and more. They talk upcoming projects, aborted opportunities, the importance of writers getting paid, and lessons learned during season one. For behind the scenes takes, episodes without ads, and their latest industry newsletters, visit PitchPodcast.fm https://www.pitchpodcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel discuss their offseason antics: contests, Austin, covid, and more. They talk upcoming projects, aborted opportunities, the importance of writers getting paid, and lessons learned during season one.

For behind the scenes takes, episodes without ads, and their latest industry newsletters, visit PitchPodcast.fm

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]]> 1844 no #26 - Interview with Ed Horowitz - Pt 3 of 3 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/26-interview-ed-horowitz-pt3/ Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz, in this last part of our trilogy. We discuss writing as we age, the things we let get in our way, the importance of words connecting with an audience, and the way rituals help establish your writing time (a la Stephen King creative mode). We hope you enjoy this last part of the trilogy and that it helps you with your writing project.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Ed Horowitz @edhorwitz on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade. The book Ed mentions is The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr, check it out! For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ https://twitter.com/msjoellegarf/status/1671937601908129792?lang=en (grocery aid brought to you by Green Envelope headed up by Joelle Garfinkel This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources www.streetlamp.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Interview with Ed Horowitz - Pt 3 of 3 full 1 26 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy The final part of our discussion with screenwriter Ed Horowitz. Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz, in this last part of our trilogy. We discuss writing as we age, the things we let get in our way, the importance of words connecting with an audience, and the way rituals help establish your writing time (a la Stephen King creative mode). We hope you enjoy this last part of the trilogy and that it helps you with your writing project.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Ed Horowitz @edhorwitz on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade. The book Ed mentions is The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr, check it out! For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ https://twitter.com/msjoellegarf/status/1671937601908129792?lang=en (grocery aid brought to you by Green Envelope headed up by Joelle Garfinkel This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources www.streetlamp.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz, in this last part of our trilogy. We discuss writing as we age, the things we let get in our way, the importance of words connecting with an audience, and the way rituals help establish your writing time (a la Stephen King creative mode). We hope you enjoy this last part of the trilogy and that it helps you with your writing project. 

You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun

Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Ed Horowitz @edhorwitz on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade. The book Ed mentions is The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr, check it out!

For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you: 


This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources

www.streetlamp.media

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]]> 2677 #25 - Interview with Ed Horowitz - Pt 2 of 3 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/25-interview-ed-horowitz-pt2/ Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz. In this very special (we talked for two hours) part two of three Pitch! Episode, Angel puts himself on the chopping block with an idea (aka, a discussion about how to have faith), the importance of outlining for writing (outlining IS writing!), and the importance of an audience. Also, find out what Angel thinks is the best acting, what Leah thinks of Angel’s new idea, and what Ed thinks of collaboration and what happens when it works and works well.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Ed Horowitz @edhorwitz on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ https://twitter.com/msjoellegarf/status/1671937601908129792?lang=en (grocery aid brought to you by Green Envelope headed up by Joelle Garfinkel This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources www.streetlamp.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Interview with Ed Horowitz - Pt 2 of 3 full 1 25 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz, Pt 2 Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz. In this very special (we talked for two hours) part two of three Pitch! Episode, Angel puts himself on the chopping block with an idea (aka, a discussion about how to have faith), the importance of outlining for writing (outlining IS writing!), and the importance of an audience. Also, find out what Angel thinks is the best acting, what Leah thinks of Angel’s new idea, and what Ed thinks of collaboration and what happens when it works and works well.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Ed Horowitz @edhorwitz on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ https://twitter.com/msjoellegarf/status/1671937601908129792?lang=en (grocery aid brought to you by Green Envelope headed up by Joelle Garfinkel This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources www.streetlamp.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz. In this very special (we talked for two hours) part two of three Pitch! Episode, Angel puts himself on the chopping block with an idea (aka, a discussion about how to have faith), the importance of outlining for writing (outlining IS writing!), and the importance of an audience. Also, find out what Angel thinks is the best acting, what Leah thinks of Angel’s new idea, and what Ed thinks of collaboration and what happens when it works and works well. 

You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun

Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Ed Horowitz @edhorwitz on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade

For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you: 


This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources

www.streetlamp.media

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3061 #24 - Interview with Ed Horowitz - Pt 1 of 3 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/24-interview-ed-horowitz-pt1/ Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz. In this very special (we talked for two hours) part one of three episode, we discuss what goes into a good pitch, the nature of the industry in 2007 versus now (both strike years), why branding can work, and how to make it serve you through character work. Stay tuned for parts two and three where we dive more into the nature of writing, the discipline of writing, and books to read to help your writing. You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Ed Horowitz @edhorwitz on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ https://twitter.com/msjoellegarf/status/1671937601908129792?lang=en (grocery aid brought to you by Green Envelope headed up by Joelle Garfinkel This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources www.streetlamp.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Interview with Ed Horowitz - Pt 1 of 3 full 1 24 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz. Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz. In this very special (we talked for two hours) part one of three episode, we discuss what goes into a good pitch, the nature of the industry in 2007 versus now (both strike years), why branding can work, and how to make it serve you through character work. Stay tuned for parts two and three where we dive more into the nature of writing, the discipline of writing, and books to read to help your writing. You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Ed Horowitz @edhorwitz on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ https://twitter.com/msjoellegarf/status/1671937601908129792?lang=en (grocery aid brought to you by Green Envelope headed up by Joelle Garfinkel This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources www.streetlamp.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel talk with screenwriter, playwright, professor, Ed Horowitz. In this very special (we talked for two hours) part one of three episode, we discuss what goes into a good pitch, the nature of the industry in 2007 versus now (both strike years), why branding can work, and how to make it serve you through character work. Stay tuned for parts two and three where we dive more into the nature of writing, the discipline of writing, and books to read to help your writing.

You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun

Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Ed Horowitz @edhorwitz on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade

For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you: 


This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources

www.streetlamp.media

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2093 #23 - Leah and Angel Interview Eagle Smith - Pt 2 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/23-interview-with-eagle-smith-part-3/ Leah and Angel finish their conversation with Eagle Smith. Eagle elaborates on her thought process for the feature film she’s about to direct. She mentions having a following and IP as the crux of filmmaking. She discusses the Native American TV Writer’s Lab, how she got into it, and what she learned. She finishes her talk about being married to nothing else but the story and how that concept has made her the filmmaker she is today (AKA the importance of cutting your darlings).  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Eagle Smith @eagle_eye_pizza on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000 Leah and Angel Interview Eagle Smith - Pt 2 full 1 22 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Eagle Smith elaborates on filmmaking, story, and what she's learned. Leah and Angel finish their conversation with Eagle Smith. Eagle elaborates on her thought process for the feature film she’s about to direct. She mentions having a following and IP as the crux of filmmaking. She discusses the Native American TV Writer’s Lab, how she got into it, and what she learned. She finishes her talk about being married to nothing else but the story and how that concept has made her the filmmaker she is today (AKA the importance of cutting your darlings).  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Eagle Smith @eagle_eye_pizza on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel finish their conversation with Eagle Smith. Eagle elaborates on her thought process for the feature film she’s about to direct. She mentions having a following and IP as the crux of filmmaking. She discusses the Native American TV Writer’s Lab, how she got into it, and what she learned. She finishes her talk about being married to nothing else but the story and how that concept has made her the filmmaker she is today (AKA the importance of cutting your darlings). 

You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun

Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Eagle Smith @eagle_eye_pizza on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade

For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you: 


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]]> 1606 #22 - Leah and Angel Interview Eagle Smith - Pt 1 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/22-interview-eagle-smith-pt-1/ Leah and Angel interview Indigenous filmmaker, Eagle Smith. She talks about the importance of putting in the work on short films. We dive into Hollywood’s portrayal of Natives, and how to work with what you have to make your film.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Eagle Smith @eagle_eye_pizza on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Leah and Angel Interview Eagle Smith - Pt 1 full 1 22 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy We interview Indigenous filmmaker, Eagle Smith. Leah and Angel interview Indigenous filmmaker, Eagle Smith. She talks about the importance of putting in the work on short films. We dive into Hollywood’s portrayal of Natives, and how to work with what you have to make your film.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Eagle Smith @eagle_eye_pizza on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel interview Indigenous filmmaker, Eagle Smith. She talks about the importance of putting in the work on short films. We dive into Hollywood’s portrayal of Natives, and how to work with what you have to make your film. 

You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun

Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Eagle Smith @eagle_eye_pizza on Twitter. You can find Film Arcade here: https://thefilmarcade.com/ and on Twitter @TheFilmArcade

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]]> 2353 #21 - Franklin Leonard, Founder and CEO of the Black List, Pt 2 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/21-franklin-leonard-founder-ce21-franklin-leonard-founder-ceo-black-list-pt-2/ Leah and Angel finish their talk with producer, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Black List Franklin Leonard. You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard and can check out his script website blcklst.com.  For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Franklin Leonard, Founder and CEO of the Black List, Pt 2 full 1 21 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy More insights into the screenwriting industry. Leah and Angel finish their talk with producer, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Black List Franklin Leonard. You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard and can check out his script website blcklst.com.  For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel finish their talk with producer, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Black List Franklin Leonard.

You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun

Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard and can check out his script website blcklst.com. 

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]]> 2558 #20 - Franklin Leonard, Founder and CEO of the Black List, Pt 1 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/20-franklin-leonard-founder-ceo-black-list/ Leah and Angel sit down for a chat with producer, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Black List Franklin Leonard. Franklin offers insight into how he came up with the Black List, what goes into a good pitch, and how the industry can change to more actively find screenwriters instead of the passive way it’s been handled in the past.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard and can check out his script website blcklst.com.  For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Franklin Leonard, Founder and CEO of the Black List, Pt 1 full 1 20 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Insights on the screenwriting industry, a good pitch, and more. Leah and Angel sit down for a chat with producer, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Black List Franklin Leonard. Franklin offers insight into how he came up with the Black List, what goes into a good pitch, and how the industry can change to more actively find screenwriters instead of the passive way it’s been handled in the past.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard and can check out his script website blcklst.com.  For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel sit down for a chat with producer, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Black List Franklin Leonard. Franklin offers insight into how he came up with the Black List, what goes into a good pitch, and how the industry can change to more actively find screenwriters instead of the passive way it’s been handled in the past. 

You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun

Or our podcast @PitchWrite. You can contact Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard and can check out his script website blcklst.com. 

For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you: 


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]]> 2847 #19 - Leah and Angel Interview Geoffrey Calhoun - Pt 2 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/19-leah-and-angel-interview-geoffrey-calhoun-pt-2/ Second part of podcast switcheroo! Geoffrey answers Leah’s question: what three things should screenwriters be doing proactively? Leah gets on her "what it takes to be a writer" soapbox, and discusses the hard knocks writers have to take. Angel talks about the benefits of a visual timeline during the writing process.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on Twitter @oneracingthesun. Or our podcast @PitchWrite For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Leah and Angel Interview Geoffrey Calhoun - Pt 2 full 1 19 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Part 2 of our interview with Geoffrey Calhoun, host of The Successful Screenwriter Podcast. Second part of podcast switcheroo! Geoffrey answers Leah’s question: what three things should screenwriters be doing proactively? Leah gets on her "what it takes to be a writer" soapbox, and discusses the hard knocks writers have to take. Angel talks about the benefits of a visual timeline during the writing process.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on Twitter @oneracingthesun. Or our podcast @PitchWrite For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Second part of podcast switcheroo! Geoffrey answers Leah’s question: what three things should screenwriters be doing proactively? Leah gets on her "what it takes to be a writer" soapbox, and discusses the hard knocks writers have to take. Angel talks about the benefits of a visual timeline during the writing process. 

You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on Twitter @oneracingthesun. Or our podcast @PitchWrite

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]]> 2395 #18 - Leah and Angel Interview Geoffrey Calhoun - Pt 1 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/18-interview-geoffrey-calhoun-successful-screenwriter/ Podcast switcheroo! Leah and Angel interview Geoffrey Calhoun, host of The Successful Screenwriter Podcast. Plus you can check out Geoffrey's interview of us coming up on his podcast. In our interview with Geoffrey, he talks about how he’s an accidental screenwriter, dyslexia, and the process of writing (building a story from concept, theme, character, and supporting character). We leave this one as a cliffhanger so stay tuned for the second part of Geoffrey’s interview.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on Twitter @oneracingthesun. Or our podcast @PitchWrite For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Leah and Angel Interview Geoffrey Calhoun - Pt 1 full 1 18 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Leah and Angel interview Geoffrey Calhoun, host of The Successful Screenwriter Podcast. Podcast switcheroo! Leah and Angel interview Geoffrey Calhoun, host of The Successful Screenwriter Podcast. Plus you can check out Geoffrey's interview of us coming up on his podcast. In our interview with Geoffrey, he talks about how he’s an accidental screenwriter, dyslexia, and the process of writing (building a story from concept, theme, character, and supporting character). We leave this one as a cliffhanger so stay tuned for the second part of Geoffrey’s interview.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on Twitter @oneracingthesun. Or our podcast @PitchWrite For all of those preWGA and WGA writers going through rough times right now, here are some organizations who can financially help you:  https://entertainmentcommunity.org/am-i-eligible-help https://mptf.com/about-us/ https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/ This lists several resources for aid: https://www.writeinclusion.org/strikeresources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast switcheroo! Leah and Angel interview Geoffrey Calhoun, host of The Successful Screenwriter Podcast. Plus you can check out Geoffrey's interview of us coming up on his podcast. In our interview with Geoffrey, he talks about how he’s an accidental screenwriter, dyslexia, and the process of writing (building a story from concept, theme, character, and supporting character). We leave this one as a cliffhanger so stay tuned for the second part of Geoffrey’s interview. 

You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on Twitter @oneracingthesun. Or our podcast @PitchWrite

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]]> 1780 #17 - Interview with Actor & Filmmaker Adam Sinclair, Part 2 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/17-interview-actor-filmmaker-adam-sinclair-part-2/ Leah and Angel finish their conversation with actor/filmmaker Adam Sinclair. Halfway through a bottle of wine, the trio discuss Adam’s Arc Flight Academy pitch (both the nonprofit and the docu-series), three bullet points for pitching, the importance of sizzle reels, and Brian DePalma’s advice to George Lucas on Star Wars.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Here’s a link to Adam’s flight school: http://www.firsttakeaviation.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Interview with Actor & Filmmaker Adam Sinclair, Part 2 full 1 17 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Leah and Angel finish their conversation with actor/filmmaker Adam Sinclair. Leah and Angel finish their conversation with actor/filmmaker Adam Sinclair. Halfway through a bottle of wine, the trio discuss Adam’s Arc Flight Academy pitch (both the nonprofit and the docu-series), three bullet points for pitching, the importance of sizzle reels, and Brian DePalma’s advice to George Lucas on Star Wars.  You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun Here’s a link to Adam’s flight school: http://www.firsttakeaviation.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel finish their conversation with actor/filmmaker Adam Sinclair. Halfway through a bottle of wine, the trio discuss Adam’s Arc Flight Academy pitch (both the nonprofit and the docu-series), three bullet points for pitching, the importance of sizzle reels, and Brian DePalma’s advice to George Lucas on Star Wars. 


You can contact Leah on twitter @leahwelch19 and Angel on twitter @oneracingthesun

Here’s a link to Adam’s flight school: http://www.firsttakeaviation.com/

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]]> 2615 #16 - Interview with Actor & Filmmaker Adam Sinclair https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/16-interview-actor-filmmaker-adam-sinclair/ Leah and Angel talk with actor/filmmaker Adam Sinclair. We learn how Leah and Adam met on set and why Leah had to give him an expensive bottle of liquor. We also dive into Adam’s flight school, how he’s helping underprivileged youth become pilots, and how all of that ties into his next docu-series. Listen to ad-free versions of this podcast on your favorite podcasting platform by visiting https://pitch.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Interview with Actor & Filmmaker Adam Sinclair full 1 16 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Leah and Angel talk with actor/filmmaker Adam Sinclair. Leah and Angel talk with actor/filmmaker Adam Sinclair. We learn how Leah and Adam met on set and why Leah had to give him an expensive bottle of liquor. We also dive into Adam’s flight school, how he’s helping underprivileged youth become pilots, and how all of that ties into his next docu-series. Listen to ad-free versions of this podcast on your favorite podcasting platform by visiting https://pitch.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel talk with actor/filmmaker Adam Sinclair. We learn how Leah and Adam met on set and why Leah had to give him an expensive bottle of liquor. We also dive into Adam’s flight school, how he’s helping underprivileged youth become pilots, and how all of that ties into his next docu-series.

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]]> 2286 #15 - Interview with Larry Laboe, Co-Founder of New Filmmakers LA. - Pt 2 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/15-interview-larry-laboe-cofounder-newfilmmakersla-pt2/ Leah and Angel finish their talk with the head of New Filmmakers Los Angeles, Larry Laboe. Laboe gives advice to new filmmakers for discovering what intention they can have going to a film festival, which contests are worthy of submissions, and the worst advice he ever received in regards to the film industry. They also delve into film financing, Amélie, and Leah’s director crush on Derek Cianfrance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Interview with Larry Laboe, Co-Founder of New Filmmakers LA. - Pt 2 full 1 15 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Laboe offers advice on festivals, submissions, and financing. Leah and Angel finish their talk with the head of New Filmmakers Los Angeles, Larry Laboe. Laboe gives advice to new filmmakers for discovering what intention they can have going to a film festival, which contests are worthy of submissions, and the worst advice he ever received in regards to the film industry. They also delve into film financing, Amélie, and Leah’s director crush on Derek Cianfrance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel finish their talk with the head of New Filmmakers Los Angeles, Larry Laboe. Laboe gives advice to new filmmakers for discovering what intention they can have going to a film festival, which contests are worthy of submissions, and the worst advice he ever received in regards to the film industry. They also delve into film financing, Amélie, and Leah’s director crush on Derek Cianfrance.

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]]> 1344 #14 - Interview with Larry Laboe, Co-Founder of New Filmmakers LA. - Pt 1 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/14-interview-larry-laboe-cofounder-new-filmmakers-la-pt-1/ Leah and Angel talk with Larry Laboe about his non-profit, New Filmmakers Los Angeles, a festival (and more) for highlighting new filmmakers. Larry gives advice on the importance of a game plan when you bring your short film to a festival. He talks about supporting new filmmakers, pitching techniques, securing distribution, and finding avenues of success through connection points in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Interview with Larry Laboe, Co-Founder of New Filmmakers LA. - Pt 1 full 1 14 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Larry discusses pitching techniques, festivals, securing distribution, and more. Leah and Angel talk with Larry Laboe about his non-profit, New Filmmakers Los Angeles, a festival (and more) for highlighting new filmmakers. Larry gives advice on the importance of a game plan when you bring your short film to a festival. He talks about supporting new filmmakers, pitching techniques, securing distribution, and finding avenues of success through connection points in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel talk with Larry Laboe about his non-profit, New Filmmakers Los Angeles, a festival (and more) for highlighting new filmmakers. Larry gives advice on the importance of a game plan when you bring your short film to a festival. He talks about supporting new filmmakers, pitching techniques, securing distribution, and finding avenues of success through connection points in the industry.

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]]> 2486 #13 - A Chat with Bill Thompson, Executive Director of Young Storytellers https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/13-bill-thompson-executive-director-young-storytellers/ Leah and Angel talk with Bill Thompson who heads up Young Storytellers (a non profit that Pitch Premium subscribers help support). We talk about how pitching for business intersects with creative pitching, how to inject your personal story into your pitch (and why that’s important), as well as how and why people connect to certain stories. Quote of the episode by Bill, “People pitch to people…I’m the best way to move somebody”. You can find Young Storytellers here: https://www.youngstorytellers.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Interview with Bill Thompson, Executive Director of Young Storytellers full 1 13 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Leah and Angel talk with Bill Thompson about injecting yourself into your pitch. Leah and Angel talk with Bill Thompson who heads up Young Storytellers (a non profit that Pitch Premium subscribers help support). We talk about how pitching for business intersects with creative pitching, how to inject your personal story into your pitch (and why that’s important), as well as how and why people connect to certain stories. Quote of the episode by Bill, “People pitch to people…I’m the best way to move somebody”. You can find Young Storytellers here: https://www.youngstorytellers.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel talk with Bill Thompson who heads up Young Storytellers (a non profit that Pitch Premium subscribers help support). We talk about how pitching for business intersects with creative pitching, how to inject your personal story into your pitch (and why that’s important), as well as how and why people connect to certain stories. Quote of the episode by Bill, “People pitch to people…I’m the best way to move somebody”.

You can find Young Storytellers here: https://www.youngstorytellers.com/

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]]> 4156 #12 - Liz Hannah, Award Winning Screenwriter - Pt 2 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/12-liz-hannah-award-winning-screenwriter-pt-2/ Leah and Angel and Carrie finish up their interview with Liz Hannah. Liz gives advice on what makes a good pitch (e.g. how characters make the movie), the importance of music playlists when starting a new project, and her daily writing practice (fyi... vomit drafts have Liz Hannah’s approval).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Liz Hannah, Award Winning Screenwriter - Pt 2 full 1 12 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy The second half of our interview with screenwriter Liz Hannah. Leah and Angel and Carrie finish up their interview with Liz Hannah. Liz gives advice on what makes a good pitch (e.g. how characters make the movie), the importance of music playlists when starting a new project, and her daily writing practice (fyi... vomit drafts have Liz Hannah’s approval).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel and Carrie finish up their interview with Liz Hannah. Liz gives advice on what makes a good pitch (e.g. how characters make the movie), the importance of music playlists when starting a new project, and her daily writing practice (fyi... vomit drafts have Liz Hannah’s approval).  

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]]> 2863 #11 - Liz Hannah - Award Winning Screenwriter & Producer - Pt 1 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/11-liz-hannah-award-winning-screenwriter-pt1/ Leah and Angel invite their friend Carrie Weisberg on the show to interview her good friend, Liz Hannah. We talk about Liz’s experience with her film, The Post, and having Steven Spielberg direct her first feature. So sit back, relax, eat some Milk Jar cookies and hopefully learn some cool pitching tips, stories, and advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Liz Hannah - Award Winning Screenwriter & Producer - Pt 1 full 1 11 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Leah and Angel invite their friend Carrie Weisberg on the show to interview her good friend, Liz Hannah. Leah and Angel invite their friend Carrie Weisberg on the show to interview her good friend, Liz Hannah. We talk about Liz’s experience with her film, The Post, and having Steven Spielberg direct her first feature. So sit back, relax, eat some Milk Jar cookies and hopefully learn some cool pitching tips, stories, and advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel invite their friend Carrie Weisberg on the show to interview her good friend, Liz Hannah. We talk about Liz’s experience with her film, The Post, and having Steven Spielberg direct her first feature. So sit back, relax, eat some Milk Jar cookies and hopefully learn some cool pitching tips, stories, and advice.

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]]> 3205 #10 - Audience Testing with Stephen Hornyak - Pt 2 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/10-audience-testing-stephen-hornyak-pt-2/ Stephen tells us more about audience testing: how it works, why it works, and how audience input shapes films. He compares films to poetry and Leah goes ga-ga. We also do a cerebral dive into artists’ egos, and why sending your script for notes to the right audience (horror scripts to horror peers) matters. Oh, and writer’s block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000 Audience Testing with Stephen Hornyak - Pt 2 full 1 10 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Stephen Hornyak discusses audience testing, films as poetry, writer's block, and sending your script to the right audience. Stephen tells us more about audience testing: how it works, why it works, and how audience input shapes films. He compares films to poetry and Leah goes ga-ga. We also do a cerebral dive into artists’ egos, and why sending your script for notes to the right audience (horror scripts to horror peers) matters. Oh, and writer’s block. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Stephen tells us more about audience testing: how it works, why it works, and how audience input shapes films. He compares films to poetry and Leah goes ga-ga. We also do a cerebral dive into artists’ egos, and why sending your script for notes to the right audience (horror scripts to horror peers) matters. Oh, and writer’s block.

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]]> 2159 #9 - Audience Testing with Stephen Hornyak - Pt 1 https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/9-audience-testing-stephen-hornyak-pt-1/ Leah & Angel talk with their friend Stephen Hornyak. Stephen is a producer and actor who also tests films in front of audiences. Stephen discusses the process of audience testing, why it’s important for writers to think about their audience when they’re writing, and how audience testing changed the film “Get Out”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Audience Testing with Stephen Hornyak - Pt 1 full 1 9 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Leah & Angel talk with their friend Stephen Hornyak, producer, actor, & audience tester. Leah & Angel talk with their friend Stephen Hornyak. Stephen is a producer and actor who also tests films in front of audiences. Stephen discusses the process of audience testing, why it’s important for writers to think about their audience when they’re writing, and how audience testing changed the film “Get Out”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah & Angel talk with their friend Stephen Hornyak. Stephen is a producer and actor who also tests films in front of audiences. Stephen discusses the process of audience testing, why it’s important for writers to think about their audience when they’re writing, and how audience testing changed the film “Get Out”.

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]]> 3046 #8 - Let's Talk about Success https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/8-lets-talk-about-success/ In this insightful episode Leah & Angel talk about what success can mean. From achieving awards to just putting words on the damn page, we apply our different perspectives to cover the ups and perceived downs of being a writer in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Let's Talk about Success full 1 8 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy In this insightful episode Leah & Angel talk about what success can mean. In this insightful episode Leah & Angel talk about what success can mean. From achieving awards to just putting words on the damn page, we apply our different perspectives to cover the ups and perceived downs of being a writer in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this insightful episode Leah & Angel talk about what success can mean. From achieving awards to just putting words on the damn page, we apply our different perspectives to cover the ups and perceived downs of being a writer in Hollywood.

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]]> 2954 #7 - Emmy-winning Filmmaker Dustin Morrow https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/7-emmy-winning-filmmaker-dustin-morrow/ Leah & Angel discuss Dustin’s love and later collaboration with Kathleen Turner, and how he convinced the award-winning actress to write a book with him ("Kathleen Turner on Acting"). They also discuss grant writing, college, and tips on pitching with the Emmy-winning professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Emmy-winning Filmmaker Dustin Morrow full 1 7 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Leah & Angel talk with Emmy-winning filmmaker Dustin Morrow Leah & Angel discuss Dustin’s love and later collaboration with Kathleen Turner, and how he convinced the award-winning actress to write a book with him ("Kathleen Turner on Acting"). They also discuss grant writing, college, and tips on pitching with the Emmy-winning professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah & Angel discuss Dustin’s love and later collaboration with Kathleen Turner, and how he convinced the award-winning actress to write a book with him ("Kathleen Turner on Acting"). They also discuss grant writing, college, and tips on pitching with the Emmy-winning professor.

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]]> 3390 #6 - Interview with Vanishing Angle’s Matt Miller and Natalie Metzger https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/6-interview-vanishing-angle-matt-miller-natalie-metzger/ Leah & Angel discuss independent filmmaking with indie heavy hitters, Matt Miller and Natalie Metzger of Vanishing Angle. We cover what to include in your pitch to an executive (e.g. “this is how you WON’T get fired from your job for helping us make our indie project”), why filmmaking is about the highest risk with the greatest (potential) reward, and how tenacity pays off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Interview with Vanishing Angle’s Matt Miller and Natalie Metzger full 1 6 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Leah & Angel discuss independent filmmaking with indie heavy hitters, Matt Miller and Natalie Metzger. Leah & Angel discuss independent filmmaking with indie heavy hitters, Matt Miller and Natalie Metzger of Vanishing Angle. We cover what to include in your pitch to an executive (e.g. “this is how you WON’T get fired from your job for helping us make our indie project”), why filmmaking is about the highest risk with the greatest (potential) reward, and how tenacity pays off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah & Angel discuss independent filmmaking with indie heavy hitters, Matt Miller and Natalie Metzger of Vanishing Angle. We cover what to include in your pitch to an executive (e.g. “this is how you WON’T get fired from your job for helping us make our indie project”), why filmmaking is about the highest risk with the greatest (potential) reward, and how tenacity pays off. 

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]]> 4082 #5 - TV, Research, and White Writers Writing Indigenous Characters https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/5-tv-research-white-writers-writing-indigenous-characters/ Angel and Leah get granular on TV shows that have influenced them as both audience members and writers. They discuss The English and white writers writing an indigenous character. Leah admits how many times she’s actually watched Parks & Rec. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 TV, Research, and White Writers Writing Indigenous Characters full 1 1 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Angel and Leah get granular on TV shows that have influenced them as both audience members and writers. Angel and Leah get granular on TV shows that have influenced them as both audience members and writers. They discuss The English and white writers writing an indigenous character. Leah admits how many times she’s actually watched Parks & Rec. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Angel and Leah get granular on TV shows that have influenced them as both audience members and writers. They discuss The English and white writers writing an indigenous character. Leah admits how many times she’s actually watched Parks & Rec.

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]]> 2029 #4 - Interview with John Zaozirny, Literary Manager and president of feature film production at Bellevue Productions https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/4-interview-john-zaozirny/ Hosts Leah and Angel go deep with John Zaorzirny to get his take on whether screenwriting programs at universities are worth it, where he finds new talent, and how to query him (he gets very specific so pay close attention). We also discuss when a screenwriter needs a manager and what scripts currently pique his interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Interview with John Zaozirny, Literary Manager and president of feature film production at Bellevue Productions full 1 4 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy We go deep with John Zaorzirny on all things screenwriting. Hosts Leah and Angel go deep with John Zaorzirny to get his take on whether screenwriting programs at universities are worth it, where he finds new talent, and how to query him (he gets very specific so pay close attention). We also discuss when a screenwriter needs a manager and what scripts currently pique his interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosts Leah and Angel go deep with John Zaorzirny to get his take on whether screenwriting programs at universities are worth it, where he finds new talent, and how to query him (he gets very specific so pay close attention). We also discuss when a screenwriter needs a manager and what scripts currently pique his interest.

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]]> 3137 yes #3 - Interview with Director/Writer/Producer Duo Mercedes Bryce Morgan and Katrina Kudlick https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/3-interview-director-writer-producer-duo-mercedes-bryce-morgan-katrina-kudlick/ Friends and sometimes collaborators, Mercedes Bryce Morgan and Katrina Kudlick, join us to discuss their TIFF film, Fixation, repped by UTA, and their Shudder film (penned by Leah), Spoonful of Sugar. We discover Angel’s first rated R movie, Katrina’s philosophies on dream projects, Mercedes’ pitch advice, and what Leah would be if she weren’t a filmmaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Interview with Director/Writer/Producer Duo Mercedes Bryce Morgan and Katrina Kudlick full 1 3 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Mercedes Bryce Morgan and Katrina Kudlick discuss their TIFF film, Fixation, and their Shudder film (penned by Leah), Spoonful of Sugar. Friends and sometimes collaborators, Mercedes Bryce Morgan and Katrina Kudlick, join us to discuss their TIFF film, Fixation, repped by UTA, and their Shudder film (penned by Leah), Spoonful of Sugar. We discover Angel’s first rated R movie, Katrina’s philosophies on dream projects, Mercedes’ pitch advice, and what Leah would be if she weren’t a filmmaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Friends and sometimes collaborators, Mercedes Bryce Morgan and Katrina Kudlick, join us to discuss their TIFF film, Fixation, repped by UTA, and their Shudder film (penned by Leah), Spoonful of Sugar. We discover Angel’s first rated R movie, Katrina’s philosophies on dream projects, Mercedes’ pitch advice, and what Leah would be if she weren’t a filmmaker.

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]]> 4668 #2 - The One Where Leah Can’t Be the Covid Officer https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/2-leah-covid-officer/ Angel asks Leah about the upcoming movie she penned, Spoonful of Sugar, which is set to release on AMC’s Shudder, March 2nd. Leah asks Angel about being on assignment for a feature comedy script. Leah and Angel finish discussing their top ten movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0000 The One Where Leah Can’t Be the Covid Officer full 1 2 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy We discuss Leah's new movie and Angel's feature comedy assignment. Angel asks Leah about the upcoming movie she penned, Spoonful of Sugar, which is set to release on AMC’s Shudder, March 2nd. Leah asks Angel about being on assignment for a feature comedy script. Leah and Angel finish discussing their top ten movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Angel asks Leah about the upcoming movie she penned, Spoonful of Sugar, which is set to release on AMC’s Shudder, March 2nd. Leah asks Angel about being on assignment for a feature comedy script. Leah and Angel finish discussing their top ten movies.

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]]> 3665 no #1 - PITCH! PREMIUM PREVIEW - “The Killing Floor,” “ESC,” “Hammond” https://www.streetlamp.media/pitch-screenwriting-podcast/episodes/1-pitch-premium-preview-killing-floor-esc-hammond/ This is a special preview of our PREMIUM episode content. We listen to pitches from three screenwriters, including our hosts for this inaugural episode, and hear table reads of the first three pages of their scripts. This week's pitches include “The Killing Floor,” “ESC,” “Hammond”. Subscribe at pitch.supportingcast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:21:00 -0000 PITCH! PREMIUM PREVIEW - “The Killing Floor,” “ESC,” “Hammond” bonus 1 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy This is a special preview of our PREMIUM episode content. This is a special preview of our PREMIUM episode content. We listen to pitches from three screenwriters, including our hosts for this inaugural episode, and hear table reads of the first three pages of their scripts. This week's pitches include “The Killing Floor,” “ESC,” “Hammond”. Subscribe at pitch.supportingcast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a special preview of our PREMIUM episode content. We listen to pitches from three screenwriters, including our hosts for this inaugural episode, and hear table reads of the first three pages of their scripts. This week's pitches include “The Killing Floor,” “ESC,” “Hammond”. Subscribe at pitch.supportingcast.fm.

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]]> 1812 yes #1 - Why does this podcast exist? https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/1-why-pitch-podcast-exists/ Leah and Angel discuss the impetus for PITCH!, or, what we’re calling, the Blcklst but for pitches. We then dive into how the podcast functions, what to expect, and how to submit your pitch to us (be it, feature script, novel, comic book, play, or TV pilot). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0000 Why does this podcast exist? full 1 1 Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy Leah and Angel discuss the impetus for PITCH! Leah and Angel discuss the impetus for PITCH!, or, what we’re calling, the Blcklst but for pitches. We then dive into how the podcast functions, what to expect, and how to submit your pitch to us (be it, feature script, novel, comic book, play, or TV pilot). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Leah and Angel discuss the impetus for PITCH!, or, what we’re calling, the Blcklst but for pitches. We then dive into how the podcast functions, what to expect, and how to submit your pitch to us (be it, feature script, novel, comic book, play, or TV pilot).

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]]> 2512 yes Introducing Pitch! - A Promo https://www.pitchpodcast.fm/episodes/introducing-pitch-podcast-promo/ An introduction to our Pitch! podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:13:00 -0000 Introducing Pitch! - A Promo trailer Leah Saint Marie, Angel Daahoud Murphy An introduction to our Pitch! podcast. An introduction to our Pitch! podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An introduction to our Pitch! podcast.

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