Is this you? You know you want to make a film you’re proud of, but you don’t know how to get started. Or maybe you're tired of auditions for one-dimensional roles, or over seeing yet another badly written script from a mediocre white man and you want to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT, you’re in the right place.
In this podcast we’ll cover:
Pioneering women in film from the Golden Age of Hollywood to today,
How you can write, produce and star in your own projects,
And what to do with your film once it’s done.
I’m Emily Grace and I empower women, especially actresses, to take their success into their own hands by learning how to write and produce their own work. I’m a Sundance award-winning actress, a writer, producer and founder of the Pickford West Society. I’ve helped hundreds of people write a short film that they love and can take on the film festival circuit.
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/
or connect with me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@pickfordwestshortfilmlab/
This is a rallying cry to YOU, dear Film Broads, See? listener. We are just 34 people away from unlocking $5,000 to our crowdfund campaign for The Pigeon. Take 90 seconds right now and help us get that money. HELP THE PIGEON FLY: http://thepigeonfilm.com/ (https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-pigeon#story)
13 May 2024
BONUS EPISODE: Behind The Scene With "The Representation Whisperer" Brian Patacca
How do you land a team of representation that is the perfect fit? Who are on board with your vision for you career? Let's dive into this process with with my guest, Brian Patacca, affectionately known as the "Representation Whisperer."
Brian shares his invaluable insights and practical advice on how to move away from a desperation mentality and instead, attract the right team with authenticity and clarity.
Apply these tools to land representation, connect with investors, pitch your project to potential collaborators, and so much more.
CLICK HERE to take Brian's incredible (and free) masterclass: MAKE AGENTS WANT YOU. (https://emilygracetv--brianpatacca.thrivecart.com/agentgoals-bonus-may/6619bbdb982d1/)
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
2 May 2024
BONUS Episode: When your project ruffles feathers!
In this special bonus episode, I interview actress and filmmaker Natalie Neckyfarrow about how to deal with backlash that comes when your project strikes a nerve.
Is it time to pack it in and dim your light to make others comfortable? Hell no! Your project matters, and rising to the occasion is required of every pioneer.
It's essential to support a project like Natalie's. It puts female pleasure front and center, instead of hidden in a dusty corner never to be spoken of. Films that this effect change. They spark conversations that are desperately needed.
Support Natalie's film here:
https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-spark#story (https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-spark#story)
The Pigeon watch:
My short film crowdfund is also starting soon (May 14). Click here (https://www.facebook.com/emilygraceproductions/) to follow our journey to make this film a reality.
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
15 Apr 2024
Time to start SCRIPTING!
It’s the LAST step of the screenwriting process: the actual spriting. You made it, baby! Thanks to all your prep work, this step should be a breeze. Actually, it will still be a challenge. That’s why I strongly recommend you get some skin in the game and get on the hook by working with me as your guide and coach.
Let’s get your script to the finish line in the simplest, most efficient way possible (with the highest quality script possible!).
This episode will also introduce you to trailblazing filmmaker, Ida Lupino.
It’s the final episode of Season One. While I’m on hiatus I’ll be crowdfunding and producing my short film The Pigeon. Follow along with my journey here. (https://www.facebook.com/emilygraceproductions)
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
8 Apr 2024
How to use 3 act structure in your outline
3 Act Structure is the key to turn your IDEA into a SCRIPT. In this episode you’ll learn the essential story elements that show up in three act structure, and how this tool incorporates the work you’ve done up until this point.
This is where the pieces fit together!
We’ll analyse the act structure of our favorite example: The Devil Wears Prada.
And I’ve got a very special companion video to go with this podcast episode:
BONUS VIDEO: 3 ACT STRUCTURE + OUTLINING (https://pickfordwest.lpages.co/bonus-video-3-act-structure-outlining/)
I’m gifting you a video directly from my paid program so you can see me analyze the structure of a short film. The better you are at analyzing act structure, the better your writing will get.
This video is my free gift to you as a podcast listener. Check it out right here. (https://pickfordwest.lpages.co/bonus-video-3-act-structure-outlining/)
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
1 Apr 2024
The DO’S and DON’TS of getting script feedback
Feedback is an essential part of your screenwriting process. But WHEN should you get it? WHO should you get it from? And HOW should you receive it?
Find out in this episode. Plus you’ll learn about prolific old Hollywood screenwriter Anita Loos, who’s 4’11” height belies her commanding presence in a male dominated industry. Find out how Loos’ legacy recently made an appearance at the 2024 Oscar ceremony.
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
25 Mar 2024
What is a mini outline and why should you care?
It’s time to start making some DECISIONS about your story, see? And the mini outline is the perfect tool to do it.
Longer than a logline, shorter than a synopsis, the mini outline will help you lay a strong foundation for the journey of your protagonist.
That way you won’t write yourself into a corner later.
What goes into a mini outline? Find out in this episode. Plus I’ll share some examples of good and delightfully BAD mini outlines from The Devil Wears Prada and Anatomy Of A Fall, and you’ll learn about the slapstick comedy queen who taught Charlie Chaplin everything he knew: Mabel Normand.
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
18 Mar 2024
Will using AI help or hurt your screenplay?
AI was such a huge sticking point in last year’s contract negotiations, and how AI will change the future of our industry, or what that means for you as a creative, is still a pretty gray area.
That’s why I’m excited to share this conversation with Tom Morkes with you. He’s the founder and CEO of Insurgent Publishing, and co-host of the upcoming AI WRITERS SUMMIT.
One thing I do know is that AI brings up a lot of fear. Fear that creatives will be replaced. That the entertainment industry will collapse. And when fear is present, it can lead you to avoid and resist the thing you don’t understand.
So instead of digging my heels and resisting AI, I want to get curious and learn how it can actually enhance or supplement my creativity. That’s what this interview is all about!
Speaking of technological advancement, this episode gives a shoutout to Hedy Lamar and her incredible inventions (hint, you're probably using one of them right now)!
Want to take the AI conversation deeper? Grab your FREE ticket to the AI WRITERS SUMMIT.
Link coming soon, in the meantime grab this BONUS freebie from the AI Writing Summit Team (https://emilygracetv--infostack.thrivecart.com/aiwritingsummit/65f316ca1de52/)
Check out Tom Morkes’ podcast IN THE TRENCHES (https://tommorkes.com/podcast/).
Join the GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER waitlist (https://pickfordwest.lpages.co/get-your-act-together-join-waitlist/)for my upcoming feature film + tv pilot workshop.
11 Mar 2024
The Anatomy Of A Scene, see?
How do you write a powerful scene that keeps your audience hooked and moves the story forward? In this episode you’ll learn the 6 must-have qualities of a great scene.
Now don’t get me wrong - we’re not jumping into scripting your entire film…yet! Today you’ll learn the anatomy of what makes a good scene and how to use this as a tool to deepen your character and let your imagination run wild.
Plus you’ll learn about one of the most prolific screenwriters of the silent film era - Frances Marion, and how she used her power and influence to help her tight knit group of female friends in Hollywood.
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
4 Mar 2024
How to write a film you can ACTUALLY produce
If self production is your goal, you want your script to be as PRODUCIBLE as possible. The biggest factor that determines your budget is: YOUR SCRIPT.
Learn the 3 essential things to keep in mind before you start writing to make your script something you can actually produce. Plus you’ll hear from first-time filmmaker Katie Mancuso who is currently in pre-production for her short film, Shadow Work, and how these same tools made Katie’s production doable.
Full disclosure: I’m a producer on Shadow Work and we need your help! Here’s how you can support this film - donate to our Seed & Spark campaign:
https://seedandspark.com/fund/shadowwork#team (https://seedandspark.com/fund/shadowwork#team)
Every amount counts!
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
26 Feb 2024
Make Your Antagonist A Person NOT A Force
In Episode 3 you learned how to structure a compelling protagonist. Now it's time to structure your ANTAGONIST.
Learn why I recommend you make your antagonist and person, NOT a force or being, and we'll continue our character analysis from The Devil Wears Prada with Meryl Steep's character: Miranda Priestly.
This is a companion episode to episode 3 - so if you haven't listened to that, check it out FIRST and then come back to this one.
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
19 Feb 2024
Do You Jump Into Scene Writing Way Too Soon?
I used to think writer's just sat at their laptop and a script would magically unfold. No wonder it felt so difficult! I jumped into scene writing as the very first step. This episode talks about why scene writing should come LAST.
I also touch on Reese Witherspoon's inspiring story of self-funding her production company, give you a quick update on my short film, PIGEON, and dive into Ryan Murphy's latest show, FEUD: CAPTOE AND THE SWANS.
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
12 Feb 2024
The REAL Reason You Haven't Made Your Project Yet
If you KNOW you want to make a project, but you AREN'T doing it, there's a reason. So let's get to the bottom of it with this episode! There are one of three traps you might fall into, and it's time to break free.
I'll also introduce you to Lois Weber, a trailblazing filmmaker from the silent film era. She was the first America woman to direct a feature film and used her work to address social issues and advocate for complex roles for women.
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
5 Feb 2024
"Is My Idea Good Enough?" Is The WRONG Question
Do you wonder if your idea is "good enough?"? Does it stop you from writing your script in the first place?
In this episode you'll learn why asking, "Is my idea good enough" is the WRONG question - and what to ask instead.
I also touch on Barbie, the upcoming Oscars - the snubs and the groundbreaking nominations, and you'll learn how to create a 3-dimensional protagonist, using an example from The Devil Wears Prada (Anne Hathaway's Andrea Sacks).
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
5 Feb 2024
So you wanna make a film, see?
Let's get some clarity today on WHY you want to make this film. This is essential to fuel you through the rough patches - because like it or not, obstacles are part of the process. And it helps you stay focused on what matters - the impact this story will have on your audience.
I also get pretty vulnerable about my own "why" and what inspired me to write my latest short film PIGEON.
I'll also introduce you to Mae West, the second inspiration for my company name: Pickford West Society. She was a bold, bawdy, sexually empowered woman who disrupted the status quo in the entertainment industry. She wrote, produced and starred in her own projects, was an advocate for gay rights, and stood confidently in her own worth.
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
5 Feb 2024
Why every actress should write a short film
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Film Broads, See? In this episode you'll learn why every actress should write a short film.
You'll also learn about Mary Pickford, one of the most powerful and pioneering women in her era of the entertainment industry, who's legacy is still around today. She's also the first half of the inspiration for my company name: Pickford West Society.
We can't talk about an actress making her own content without bringing up Phoebe Waller-Bridge and her journey from frustrated actress to wildly successful creator.
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
27 Jan 2024
Welcome To Film Broads, See?
If you know you want to make a film you’re proud of, but you don’t know how to get started, you’re in the right place.
In this podcast we’ll cover
Pioneering women in film from the Golden Age of Hollywood to today
How you can write, produce and star in your own projects
And what to do with your film once it’s done
I’m Emily Grace and I empower women, especially actresses, to take their success into their own hands by learning how to write and produce their own work. I’m a Sundance award-winning actress, a writer, producer and founder of the Pickford West Society. I’ve helped hundreds of people write a short film that they love and can take on the film festival circuit.
If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/ (https://writeyourshort.com/)
or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/ (https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/)
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