CinemaTALKgraphy: Hollywood Screenwriting

CinemaTALKgraphy: Hollywood Screenwriting

Hosted by Lizi Escobar

Hollywood screenwriter Chris Riley, best known for co-writing the 1999 multiple-award-winning theatrical feature After the Truth, writing the book The Hollywood Standard: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format & Style, and working for studios such as Disney’s Touchstone Pictures, Paramount Pictures, and many more — discusses how he started working in the film industry and shares some great insight and advice for aspiring screenwriters.
Keep up with Chris at the links below!
Instagram: @hollywoodstandard
Twitter: @hwoodstandard
This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.

Documentary: Filmmakers Vs. Covid-19

Documentary: Filmmakers Vs. Covid-19

Hosted by Alex Winters

Entertainment, excitement, energy. This is what a film is. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the entire film industry has taken a bit of a hit, especially indie filmmakers. This is how they are now making a comeback in the realm of entertainment.

This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.

Documentary: Behind the Lens

Documentary: Behind the Lens

Hosted by Shayne Tamkin

From the struggle of getting the right angle, to the artistic vision behind each shot, and everything that goes along with those challenges and more. Jump behind the camera with us as we go “Behind the Lens” and tell you what it takes to be a young photographer in Los Angeles today.

This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.

Content Creators Connect: Shane Mendoza

Content Creators Connect: Shane Mendoza

Hosted by Alex Winters

In today’s episode of Content Creators Connect, we will meet Shane Mendoza from SYM Productions. He is an indie filmmaker based in Sacramento, CA. He will explain his process for making films and creating complex stories.

This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.

Pop Culture Biz: The Business of Film

Pop Culture Biz: The Business of Film

Hosted by Brandon Arbelaez

In this episode, I speak with an account for Warner Brothers. He gives us some insight into the business and economic aspects of the film industry.

This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.

The Art of Hustle: Film

The Art of Hustle: Film

Hosted by Shandani Jackson

In this episode “Film” we dive into the life of Nicholas Ray, a writer, director that has been in the game for over 20 years. Nicholas talks about his life, scripts and gives some advice to those interested in the film industry.

This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.

Industry Insiders: Working Actor

Industry Insiders: Working Actor

Hosted by Jenny Meza

Jenny Meza talks to her guest Reda Fass-Fihri about his experience in pursuing his acting career. Are you interested in becoming an actor? Reda talks about the different aspects of becoming an actor and what it means to him. Take note of how to get started and what auditions are like.

This episode was recorded remotely from the studio during the COVID-19 Los Angeles Safer-at-Home initiative.